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Revision as of 06:22, 3 February 2006 by Girlgeek (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The Transition School and Early Entrance Program (TS/EEP) is located on the University of Washington campus at the Robinson Center for Young Scholars. The program was begun in 1977 by the late Halbert Robinson, who recognized the needs for an accelerated academic program. The Transition School was founded in 1980 to give younger students entering the UW the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed at the UW. The Center is now under the direction of Dr. Kate Noble, and the associate director of TS/EEP is Dr. Nancy Sisko.
The Early Entrance program starts with a one year Transition School. Only 16 middle schoolers are enrolled each year. The Transition School curriculum is comprised of five courses; English, History, Pre-Calculus, Physics, and Ethics. These five courses continue through the fall and winter quarters. In the spring quarter, the Physics and Ethics classes end, and the students each enroll in an entry-level University class of their choice. This gives them the chance to get a taste of what actual University work is like before they leave the setting of Transition School.
Upon graduation from the Transition School, the students are matriculated as full-time freshmen at the University. Many enter the University's Honors Program as well. Students usually stay in the program for four years, culminating their Early Entrance Program years with a four-year bachelor's degree. They usually perform more successfully than their university-age peers, and their average GPA is 3.7.
The Transition School and Early Entrance Program is a non-residential program open only to residents of Seattle, Washington and the surrounding area. Prospective students from other areas are welcome to apply if they are willing to move to the Seattle area upon acceptance.
Sources: Robinson Center for Young Scholars
Quick facts about the program
- In 2003, the Robinson Center for Young Scholars received the Brotman Award for Instructional Excellence from the University of Washington.
- The Robinson Center also has summer programs for talented students in the Seattle metro area.
- There have been 2 Rhodes Scholars and 1 Rhodes Finalist from the Early Entrance Program