Summer Academy FAQs
General RMMSMSP FAQ's
Application Questions
Registration Questions
Not Taking an SFU Course for Credit Questions
Taking a Course for Credit Questions
Finance/Stipends FAQ's
Tuition
Spring SFU
SFU without Credits
SFU with Credits
Summer Academy FAQ's
- Q: What are the dates for the summer academy classes?
A : Session I June 9 - 27, 8:00 - 12:00, 1:00 – 5:00, M - F
GEOL 5001 Earth Processes I June 9-28, 1:00-5:00, M, W, F
Session II July 7 - 18, 8:30 - 4:00, M - F
- Q: When does registration for summer classes begin?
A: The date to apply for summer classes started on January 9th - March 1st. The application is located here.
- Q: What are the course call numbers for summer classes?
A: You will get access to the course call numbers after you have been accepted into the courses.
- Q: Is Algebra I a pre-requisite for Algebra II? Can I take Part I after I take Part II?
A: Yes it is, however permission from the instructor will also work.
- Q: Do I need to have been accepted to UCD Continuing Education to apply for participation in RMMSMSP?
A: You do not need to be accepted to UCD Continuing Education to apply for participation. However, you will not be able to register for the class until you have been accepted. If it helps, all applicants have been accepted in the past.
General RMMSMSP FAQ's
- Q: I am wondering if this program is for high school teachers as well as middle school teachers?
A: Yes, the program accepts applicants from middle, elementary and high school teachers and faculty. However, first priority when filling course seats goes to partner district middle school math and science teachers. If there are still open course seats, second priority goes to partner district middle school teachers and faculty. Third priority goes to partner district elementary and high school math and science teachers. Fourth priority goes to partner district elementary and high school teachers and faculty. And fifth priority goes to non partner district teachers and faculty.
- Q: How does one pass information to other teachers who might be interested in the program?
A: Please see our website. If this does not provide you with adequate information please call the Project Coordinator’s Office at 303-556-6509.
- Q: If we were in the program last summer or previous terms, do we have to fill out an application again?
A: Yes. You will be required to submit a new application for every Summer Academy or Academic Term that you wish to take a course in.
- Q: How many courses can I enroll in each semester?
A: During the academic terms (Fall and Spring) you can technically take up to three courses through RMMSMSP: A Structured Follow-Up course (if you participated in the previous summer academy), the Math content course offered during the term, and the Science content course offered during the term (provided that these two courses are not overlapping times). This might be a bit hectic, but we cannot stop anyone from trying! During the Summer Academy term you may only take 2 courses total and they must not have the same SFU schedule (Spring and Fall). The RMMSMSP courses will stop being offered for a stipend at the end of the summer of 2009. Participants are welcome to take all 15 content and SFU courses if they choose!
Application Questions
- Q: Where is the application located on the website?
A: First go to the How to Participate in Courses For Teachers page and select the term you want to participate in. The under the first step is the application.
- Q. I click on the link for the application, but the application does not open.
A. The application opens up in another window. Check to see if your web browser is blocking pop ups. If your web browser is blocking pop ups, then turn that option off so that your web browser will allow the application to open in another window (you can turn the blocker on after you submit your application).
Registration Questions
- Q: What is the deadline for applying for the courses?
A: The deadline for the Summer Academy 2008 is March 1, 2008. The registration deadlines for the university's SMART system are
Session 1: June 4th
Session 2: July 9th
- Q: If participants have already taken a course with RMMSMSP do they need to reapply?
A:Yes, an application must be submitted every semester to be considered for the courses.
- Q: Who should I talk to about the registration page not working properly?
A: Please email the webmaster or project coordinator or call (303) 556-6509.
- Q: How do I know if you have received my application and registration if I did it on online?
A: You should've received an email confirmation after submitting an application. As per registration please call registrar office at (303)556-2389 or the project coordinator at (303) 556-6509.
- If you need to drop a RM course please notify our office immediately. If you’ve already registered for the course on the University’s SMART system you must drop it online there. You are not automatically dropped from the class after notifying our office, you are only taken off of our databases. We cannot administratively drop you, you must do it yourself. You will be responsible for the tuition If you fail to drop the course on the SMART system BEFORE the deadline posted on our calendar and communicated to you in numerous emails. If you miss the deadline for an SFU course you will need to complete the Schedule Adjustment Form found under Participation Forms. Fax the form to us and we’ll sign it then send it to the correct registrar contact. If you miss the deadline for a Content course you will have to submit a full petition to Dr. Tammy Stone the CLAS Dean. As of Fall 2008 her office notified us that they will no longer accept Schedule Adjustment Forms from our grant, because of their high use in the past. We will not award stipends to individuals who fail to add the class on time, regardless of their attendance.
Not Taking a SFU Course for Credit Questions
- Q: I want to take a SFU course, but I don't want to take it for credit. Is there a way for me to check if I am going to be billed for the class? I don't know how to enroll in a class to just receive the stipend without getting credits.
A: If you choose not to register for credit for the SFU course, you need to come to class and fulfill the course requirements to receive the stipend. The only difference between you and a person who registers for credit is that you will not pay the $300 tuition nor receive a final grade. To check your total bill for the class, go to S.M.A.R.T. and click on Finance then Account Balance. Each credit is $100 (online courses are at a higher rate).
- Q: Is it possible to take the classes without paying the tuition while still receiving the stipend? Or, is it necessary to pay the tuition for the credit hours in order to receive the stipend?
A: For the Summer Academy courses and the math and science content courses offered during the spring and fall semesters participants MUSTenroll/register for the course through the university SMART system and pay the $400 tuition. Please keep in mind what a great deal this is for 4 graduate credit hours! For Structured Follow-Up courses offered through the School of Education the credit and tuition is optional. You may register for courses if you choose to with the tuition at $300 for 3 graduate credit hours.
- Q: Will I receive some kind of a certificate that says that I took the class in order to use this class for license renewal credits even if I am taking the course for the stipend not the credit?
A: No official certificates are given. However, a congressional certificate of recognition is given to a participant that successfully completes both a content course and its SFU course. We will be to draft a letter stating you have successfully completed our courses with your grade and sent it to the appropriate contact. Please contact our office if such a letter is needed.
These courses would be acceptable to use as renewal credit for renewing a Professional Teaching license. You will be given college credit towards your graduate degree. Be sure to check with your college if it will be accepted there!
Taking a Course for Credit Questions
- Q: Is the first class of a two part course a pre-requisite for the second class? Do I need to have taken the first class to take the second class of a two part course? (I noticed the bio diversity and adaptations class offered session 3 said it was a second of two classes.)
A: Yes, you will have to take the pre-requisites of each course or if otherwise stated on the course description.
- Q: Is there a way to get an extension for credits?
A: No there is no way to get an extension for credits.
Finance/Stipends FAQ's
- Q: When will we be receiving the stipend and what is the exact amount of the stipend?
A: The total amount of the stipend varies depending on the teacher and the type of course they decide to take on. Please refer to the stipend page for more information.
Participant will receive the stipend via US mail after finishing the course.
Tuition
You are not required to pay tuition if you are not taking a course for credit.
If you take a course for credit you pay a reduced tuition fee of $100 a credit. The content courses are 3 credit hours each making the tuition total $300 per course.
Summer academy courses are offered at a reduced tuition fee of $100 a credit. The summer academy courses are 4 credit hours each making the tuition total $300.
Online courses are at a higher rate.
- Q: Is it true that high school teachers can no longer receive the stipends?
A: No it is not true that high school teachers can no longer receive the stipends. If the high school teachers are in our partner districts and they are accepted to the program they will receive the stipend.
Spring SFU FAQ's
- Q: What is a SFU?
A:SFU = Structured Follow-up(Fall or Spring). These courses occur during the academic year and provide resources and support for the integration of content knowledge into the classrooms of participating teachers. SFUs are 3-credit hours in the School of Education and Human Development. Enrollment in SFUs is optional.
- Q: How do I switch from being signed up for one class to another?
A: If you want to switch classes please quickly contact the project coordinator immediately. There is no guarantee that you will be accepted into the class if it is full or passed the deadline!
- Q: Why does it ask me online to choose four SFU courses if I can only enroll in up to two each semester?
A: A participant can only enroll in two SFU courses per semester. However, in the case that a participant does not get into their desired choices they must choose two alternate courses.
Not taking a SFU for credit
- Q: I want to take a course, but I don't want to take it for credit. Is there a way for me to check if I am going to be billed for the class? I don't know how to enroll in a class to just receive the stipend without getting credits.
A: If you choose not to register for credit for the SFU course, you need to come to class and fulfill the course requirements to receive the stipend. The only difference between you and a person who registers for credit is that you will not pay the $300 tuition nor receive a final grade.
- Q: I don't know how to enroll in a class to just receive the stipend without getting credits.
A: To register for the stipend without receiving credits, just follow the same standard procedure without registering on S.MA.R.T. (skipping the last step)
- Q: Will I receive some kind of a certificate that says that I took the class in order to use this class for license renewal credits even if I am taking the course for the stipend not the credit?
A: TBA
Taking a SFU for credit
- Q: Is there a way to get an extension for credits?
A: No there is no way to get an extension for credits.
