Saturday Program for Academic and Cultural Education
What's New
The Society of African American Culture Black History Quiz Bowl & Museum.
Office for Diversity and African American Affairs
SPRING 2008 SPACE Class Schedule
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Keith Powell, Associate Director
919-513-0960 - Phone 919.513.5173 - Fax
The Saturday Program for Academic and Cultural Education (SPACE) is named after Lt. Colonel Guion (Guy) Stewart Bluford, Jr., the first African American astronaut in space. SPACE is an academic program designed for 6th through 8th grade students from wake county and surrounding school districts. The program provides interactive learning and cultural activities in writing, math, science, social studies and technology throughout the academic year.
Program Objective
• To develop assertive and young student leaders.
• To promote a positive self image.
• To expose students to a core curriculum designed to challenge and inspire.
• To promote academic excellence.
• To engage students in a collaborative learning environment.
• To enrich student appreciation and knowledge of the cultural and historical contributions of Africans and African Americans.
Registration for SPACE is 65$ per semester (2 semester X 7 sessions per semester). Scholarships are available on a case-by-case basis.
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