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Hofstra Programs for Hempstead High School Youth
Academic Success Liberty Partnerships Program This a collaborative program providing students in grades 6-12 with a broad range of services designed to increase their motivation and ability to complete secondary school and seek entry into postsecondary education and/or meaningful employment. Students must be enrolled in one of four school districts: Hempstead, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt or Uniondale. For more information contact Tracey Haqq, director of Liberty Partnerships Program, at 516-463-6567 or Tracey.Haqq@hofstra.edu.
Test Prep ($=fee) We provide test prep for exams such as SAT, Regents, and Catholic Entrance Exams. For more information, contact Melisa Gibson at 516-463-7676 or ce-precollegiate@hofstra.edu.
About the Initiative he Hempstead High School Initiative is a coalition of communityT and University-based organizations offering services to adolescent youth in the Village of Hempstead area. The Initiative is coordinated by Hofstra University’s Center for Civic Engagement and the Center for Educational Access and Success.
Vision To significantly improve graduation rates, Regents scores, and the overall quality of the educational experience for the students of Hempstead High School. To connect students and their families with a wide range of enriching programs and services.
Mission To establish a network of community partners who provide programs and services for youth of high school age in the Hempstead area. We coordinate and synergize existing programs/ services and assist in the development of new ones. We publicize these opportunities through a variety of venues, including social media as well as outreach to civic associations, religious congregations, and community-based advocacy groups. For more information please contact the Initiative at hhsinitiative@gmail.com.
Arts Take Your Best Shot: A Digital Photography Workshop ($)
(Grades 8-12) No matter what your skill level in photography, this workshop — led by award-winning photographer Stan Wan — will help you get to the next level. Learn about history, subject matter, composition, lighting, camera functions, lens selection, Photoshop, printing and presentation. Let the beautiful Hofstra campus inspire you to find your photographic “eye.” Note: Students must bring a digital camera to each class.
Graphic Design ($)
(Grades 6-11) Let’s get creative! Design logos, children’s books, business cards, T-shirts and more using Macs and Adobe Creative Suite software. Discover the career options available in the graphics and advertising industry.
Video Production ($)
(Grades 6-11) Want to be a producer? Students learn the basics of television control room operations by working as part of a team to create a game show and talk show. They also work in teams to complete a short non-dialogue film using digital video cameras and the aesthetics of postproduction editing using Final Cut Studio. For more information, contact Melisa Gibson at 516-463-7676 or ce-precollegiate@hofstra.edu.
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“Yes, and …”: A Comedy Improv Workshop for Teens ($) (Grades 8-12) If you want to perform comedy, study improv for personal development, or just have fun, this weeklong course is for you! Whose Line-style games and exercises will get you thinking on your feet, effortlessly forming new ideas and building self-esteem. You’ll be amazed at how the lessons you learn apply to your life, helping you gain confidence, be more outgoing, feel comfortable making conversation, ace that college interview, and speak in public. The week culminates in a showcase for friends and family. No experience is necessary! Enrollment is limited. For more information contact Melisa Gibson at 516-463-7676 or ce-precollegiate@hofstra.edu.
Business Building an Empire: The Teen Entrepreneur ($) (Grades 7-11) With our cutting-edge curriculum, students learn how to start a successful business, including creating an original name as well as a logo, slogan, mission statement, and computer-generated documents such as business cards, price lists and advertisements. Participants also design a grand opening event and a charity event for their new business. Field trips to local businesses allow students to take site tours and meet with company executives. Local entrepreneurs visit the class via Skype. Banking professionals share their expertise about financing a business. On the final day, the new “teen entrepreneurs” present their business idea to a panel of expert judges. For more information contact Melisa Gibson at 516-463-7676 or ce-precollegiate@hofstra.edu.
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Counseling and Mental Health Professions Clinic The philosophy of the Counseling and Mental Health Professions Clinic is to assist individuals, couples and families as they explore and solve problems in a confidential, safe environment. Its mission is to provide high-quality, affordable services to the community in a warm, safe and professional setting. The CMHP Clinic provides multiple modalities in counseling, including mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, creative arts therapy, and rehabilitation counseling. Creative Arts Therapists utilize the arts to explore issues presented by clients in the counseling process. Therapists help individuals and groups develop self-awareness and social skills, as well as deal with emotional conflicts, trauma and grief. Marriage and Family Therapists work with couples and families to explore and resolve relationship issues that develop across the lifecycle. Therapists may help couples and families deal with marital issues, create parenting strategies, cope with divorce, process grief and loss, and improve family functioning. Mental Health Counselors work with individuals to promote optimum mental and emotional health. Counselors may help individuals deal with issues such as: addiction, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, bereavement, grief, parenting, stress management, transitions and aging. Rehabilitation Counselors work with individuals with disabilities to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social and vocational difficulties. Counselors also design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training and job placement. For more information contact Teresa Grella-Hillebrand at 516-463-1917 or Teresa.Grella-Hillebrand@hofstra.edu.
Culinary Arts Academy ($) (Grades 6-11) Start your culinary adventure! Explore cuisine from around the world while learning proper cooking techniques, including safety, knife skills and food preparation. Practice hands-on chocolatiering and pastry arts with professional pastry chefs. For more information contact Seth Liebstein at 516-463-6961 or Seth.Liebstein@hofstra.edu.
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Cultural Awareness Explore Languages Around the World ($) (Grades 6-9) Students spend the week learning about different world cultures and languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Arabic and Japanese. On the last day of each session, parents are invited to enjoy a showcase of the students’ cultural and linguistic work as well as a multicultural luncheon. For more information contact Melisa Gibson at 516-463-7676 or ce-precollegiate@hofstra.edu.
American Sign Language for Teens ($) (Grades 8-12) This class introduces kids to the exciting world of American Sign Language. Students learn to sign the alphabet, fingerspell words, sign basic vocabulary, and even learn some ASL structure. Students also are taught how to communicate conversationally with ASL. The goal of this course is to enhance communication in a conversational way so students can interact with each other and with people in the Deaf community. Handson activities and games help to make learning fun. For more information contact Melisa Gibson at 516-463-7676 or ce-precollegiate@hofstra.edu.
Hofstra University Cultural Center The Hofstra Cultural Center aims to augment the offerings of the academic programs related to the cultural and interdisciplinary experience of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and scholars as well as foster Long Island as a cultural entity.
Vamos! Spanish Language Experience for Teens ($) (Grades 7-12) In this exciting weeklong course, students will take their basic Spanish skills to the next level. Students will practice, communicate, and explore the language like a native speaker through games, a field trip, and other hands-on activities. For more information contact Melisa Gibson at 516-463-7676 or ce-precollegiate@hofstra.edu.
Health Services Health Care Skills Rotation Program for Teens ($) (Grades 9-12) In this course, students learn foundational skills in various areas of health care, including clinical, personal training, physical therapy, administration and technology, in order to explore possible career opportunities in the health care field. Among the topics discussed are diagnosis and treatment, technology, and facilities logistics and operations, including a tour of the North Shore-LIJ Health System Center for Learning and Innovation. For more information contact Melisa Gibson at 516-463-7676 or ce-precollegiate@hofstra.edu.
Junior First Responder ($) (Grades 6-11) Train to respond! Students learn the fundamentals of crisis management and how to treat patient trauma. Additionally, students learn to evaluate and respond in a professional manner to restore health and safety in crisis situations. For more information contact Melisa Gibson at 516-463-7676 or ce-precollegiate@hofstra.edu.
For more information contact Athelene Collins at 516-463-5669 or culaac@hofstra.edu.
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Law and Politics
For more information contact Seth Liebstein, program coordinator, at 516-463-6961 or Seth.Liebstein@hofstra.edu.
Youth Court volunteers are high school students who are trained by the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. Volunteers serve as attorneys, jurors, and court personnel in weekly hearings held at the Hempstead Village Court. Volunteers receive an education in the criminal justice system that can lead to academic and career-building opportunities. Volunteers work side by side with Hofstra law students on each case and learn the basics of trial techniques. Volunteers receive community service credit for their participation in the program and have the opportunity to help other young people in Nassau County.
Pre-collegiate Law Institute ($)
For more information contact Assistant District Attorney Kara Kaplan at 516-571-2496 or Kara.Kaplan@NassauDA.org.
Criminal Justice Academy ($) (Grades 6-11) You have the right to remain educated! Get involved in policing and crime scene investigation. Discover how to process a crime scene and learn proper procedures, including finger printing, handcuffing, and accident reporting using the latest technology.
(Grades 6-12) Do you have an interest in the law? Do you enjoy watching CSI, NCIS, and other programs that focus on forensic science? This exciting weeklong course exposes students to the many aspects of law and criminal justice through workshops, guest speakers, field trips and a mock criminal trial presided over by a Nassau Supreme Court Justice. For more information contact Melisa Gibson at 516-463-7676 or ce-precollegiate@hofstra.edu.
Hempstead High School Mock Trial Program Law students train and coach teams of high school students to compete in the NYS HS Mock Trial competition. Students are coached on Sunday (8 a.m-4 p.m.) starting in January, and program commitment runs through March. Law students become mentors to Hempstead High School students, and there is an award ceremony at the end of the year. Open to any interested students at HHS. For more information contact Franca Sachs at 516-463-0386 or Franca.Sachs@hofstra.edu.
Hofstra University Model United Nations Conference The Hofstra University Model United Nations Conference (HUMUNC) is an annual three-day spring conference offering a simulation of the U.N. General Assembly and other multilateral bodies for high school teams. High School students form teams with support from their teachers and assume the roles of ambassadors from U.N. member states to debate current issues on the organization’s agenda. Students obtain a practical understanding of international cooperation and problem solving. Registration materials are accessible online from mid-October through the deadline of early December. For more information, visit hofstra.edu/modelun, call the Hofstra University Department of Political Science at 516-463-5616, or email Rosanna.Perotti@hofstra.edu. 8
Nassau County Youth Court
Nature Careers in Veterinary Medicine ($) (Grades 7-10) From assisting to zoo keeping! Discover the wild world of animals. Identify and explore the various types of animal species and career paths available. Learn about health and nutritional needs, as well as how to groom, handle and monitor behaviors of animals, including chinchillas, rabbits, dogs, cats, reptiles and birds. For more contact Seth Liebstein, program coordinator, at 516-463-6961 or Seth.Liebstein@hofstra.edu.
A Field Study in Marine Biology ($) (Grades 6-11) Explore the marine world! Students are engaged in hands-on studies of diverse marine habitats with daily observation and data and specimen collection. Activities include seining, a saltmarsh hike, fly-fishing, snorkeling, and horseshoe crab and plankton studies. For more information contact Seth Liebstein, program coordinator, at 516-463-6961 or Seth.Liebstein@hofstra.edu.
Sciences Aviation Academy ($) (Grades 7-10) Let your career take flight! Soar into the exciting field of aviation. Practice flying in our state-of-the-art flight simulator. Learn about weather data, flight planning, air traffic control and employment opportunities. For more information contact Seth Liebstein, program coordinator, at 516-463-6961 or Seth.Liebstein@hofstra.edu. 9
Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP)
Sports Journalism for Teens ($)
The program supports students in grades 7-12 who are interested in pursuing careers in math, science and technology, or careers that require pre-licensure. STEP provides an environment where students acquire academic and lifelong skills needed to become outstanding scholars and professionals in the STEM fields.
(Grades 7-12) Sports journalism is a rapidly growing field that focuses on reporting of sports-related topics and sporting events. Sports journalism’s fundamentals include researching a topic, interviewing skills, the ability to be organized and prepared to go on the air, and the importance of writing and how to do so for radio and television. Our sports journalism/broadcasting programs are designed to prepare aspiring broadcasters with the basic skill sets they will need to succeed in the television and radio industry. The courses include lessons from professionals who have broadcast on every level and handled all types of stories, including news, sports, and entertainment.
For more information contact Assistant Director Melanie A. Mazurek at 516-463-6567 or Melanie.A.Mazurek@hofstra.edu.
Summer Science Research Program This program provides the opportunity for students to work with faculty during the summer in an on-campus research program that runs from early July to mid-August. Students are selected based on their high school research experience, personal interview, and their teacher’s recommendation. For more information contact Director Gail Bennington at 516-463-5534 or Gail.K.Bennington@hofstra.edu.
Sports and Fitness C.A.N. Cheer Workshop ($) (Grades 2-12) Spend your spring break training with Christine A. Nowierski, head coach of Hofstra Cheerleading, and her coaching staff. If you dream of becoming a cheerleader for your school or team, or if you are already a cheerleader and want to improve your skills, then join this exciting workshop! Learn and practice the dances, jumps, stunts, pyramid building, and gymnastics that can help you become a winning cheerleader! For more information contact Melisa Gibson at 516-463-7676 or ce-precollegiate@hofstra.edu.
For more information contact Melisa Gibson at 516-463-7676 or ce-precollegiate@hofstra.edu.
Writing High School Summer Writer’s Retreat ($) (Grades 8-12) Do you dream in screenplays? Do you have stories that you yearn to share with the world? Do poems appear in your head unbidden? Then it’s time to put your thoughts on paper and share them with your fellow writers! Guided by master writers-in- residence, you will explore different genres — poetry, narrative fiction, memoir, screenplays and graphic novels — and transform your ideas into major works. For more information contact Melisa Gibson at 516-463-7676 or ce-precollegiate@hofstra.edu.
Stars on Sunday
(Grades 6-11) Exercise your mind and body! Learn the latest strength and conditioning methods, nutrition and injury prevention information. Students are introduced to basic anatomy, physiology, nutrition and sports medicine while integrating classroom work with practical skill training.
Hofstra invites kids of all ages to view Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Venus, star clusters, nebulae, and double stars with telescopes from the Hofstra Observatory, located on the fourth floor of Herman A. Berliner Hall, South Campus (intersection of California Avenue and Huntington Place). Each Stars on Sundays program begins with a presentation in room 117. Attendance is limited and pre-registration is required.
For more information contact Melisa Gibson at 516-463-7676 or ce-precollegiate@hofstra.edu.
Visit hofstra.edu/astronomy for dates and registration information. On event dates, check visibility and weather by calling 516-463-2SKY (2759).
Exercise, Nutrition and Sports Conditioning ($)
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Free Tickets to Hofstra Events Get a free ticket for every ticket you buy! Use the code HEMPSTEADHS when you purchase tickets for any music, drama or dance performance OR any athletic event to get our special buy-one-get-one-free deal for our Hempstead neighbors. For athletic events, visit gohofstra.com to see the schedule and purchase tickets. For music, drama or dance performances visit hofstra.edu/culture for dates and contact information.
Looking Ahead Are you interested in attending Hofstra University? Please make use of the contact information below to get a feel for the school and understand the resources available to you. • New Opportunities At Hofstra (NOAH) Program: Applying to Hofstra’s NOAH program can significantly increase your access to scholarships. Please visit the NOAH website at hofstra.edu/Academics/noah and contact Hofstra Admissions by phone at 1-800-HOFSTRA or by email at admission@hofstra.edu for more information. • Hofstra University’s Center for Educational Access and Success (CEAS) includes various grant-funded initiatives supporting student success from elementary through college. Each program provides academic support leading to student success, while also promoting educational and/or vocational access. For more information contact Assistant Dean/Executive Director Anthony Robinson, PhD, at 516-463-5794 or Anthony.Robinson@hofstra.edu. • Hofstra University’s Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) is committed to welcoming prospective students and serving the community in as many ways as possible. For more information contact Co-Director Gregory Maney at 516-463-6182 or Gregory.M.Maney@hofstra.edu, or Co-Director Mario Murillo at 516-463-6062 or at Mario.A.Murillo@hofstra.edu. • Don’t forget to look into the SAT and the ACT standardized tests! Visit their websites at collegeboard.org and act.org. 52465:09/14