Arete (Creighton University) Summer Program
2007-08 8th graders
by Dawn Moser
This summer Creighton University will offer Arete, a program for
gifted students entering high school in Fall 2008.
This program is held on Creighton's campus. Students will
explore the many exciting facets of college life and participate in
courses designed to expose them to a variety of academic fields of
study. Instructors in the program will be Creighton
professors, master teachers from the Metro area and professionals
from the community. The academic experience will be balanced
with a variety of social and recreational activities allowing
students to relax and enjoy the company of their peers.
Students will be housed in residence halls staffed by the
Program Director and resident advisors who all work together to
ensure that the student's experiences on campus are positive.
Applicants must meet ONE of the following criteria:
1. currently enrolled in a gifted program
2. nomination by professional staff in current school
3. standardized test scores in the 96th percentile
The cost of the program is $580 inclusive. See Miss Moser for
a brochure and application form.
