Project Rise Up 4 CS - 2013 to 2014

1. Apply to be part of the program by filling out the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RiseUp4CS2013-2014. Be sure to click submit on each page. The survey has several pages. You are not done till you see the "Thank You" page. Be sure to enter a valid e-mail address as e-mail is our primary means of communicating.
2. The student must attend a required meeting on Sunday, October 20th, 2013 with at least one parent or guardian from 1pm - 4pm in room 1443 of the Klaus Advanced Computing Building. Directions to this building and parking information is here: Directions to the Klaus Advanced Computing Building. The purpose of the meeting is to make sure that you understand the requirements for the project, answer any questions about the project, and fill out consent forms to allow you to be part of the project. Students will take a 30 question multiple choice exam during the meeting. Parents can take a tour of Georgia Tech while the students are taking the exam.
3. The student must attend at least 6 help sessions at Georgia Tech or via a webinar to help prepare the student to pass the AP CS A exam. A help session will be offered once a month at Georgia Tech on Sunday afternoons and webinars will be offered at least 4 times a month. To participate in a webinar the student will need access to a computer with an internet connection and a browser.
4. The student must complete surveys about his or her attitudes towards computing, and take tests that measure the student's computer science knowledge. The student may also be asked to participate in interviews or focus groups as part of the evaluation of this project.
5. The student must pass the AP CS A exam and score at least a 3 and report his or her scores to the project staff. The AP CS A exam scores are usually reported to students in July.