Legacy Roundtable Recruits San Gabriel Valley/Inland Empire African American Males to Groom For Academic Excellence in Mathematics through the Accelerated Summer Mathematics Academy (ASMA)

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY/INLAND EMPIRE - March 17th, 2008 - The Legacy Roundtable, a cadre of collegiate, corporate and community parners, is curently recruiting African American male paricipants for the 2008 Accelerated Sumer Mathematics Academy (ASMA). Students must be in good academic standing (2.0 or higher) and be enrolled in geometry level mathematics at their school. All participation costs are covered by Legacy.

ASMA classes wil be held at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California and Chaffey College in Fontana, California. Program scholars wil enroll in regular Intermediate Algebra courses taught by Mt. San Antonio College instructors. A two week intensive mathematics review will be provided to help scholars on the mandatory mathematics placement exam followed by 6 weeks of instruction. Classes will be held Monday through Thursday beginning June 23rd and ending on July 31st.

ASMA scholars will benefit from cultually based field trips and college tours that take place every Friday. Daily presentations by local professionals will emphasize the importance of mathematics excellence, self discipline and academic focus. Scholars wil also learn time management, note taking and research skils. The college guidance component will focus on A-G requirements and career exploration exercises.

There will be a 1 week residential program at the University of California Riverside, awarded to the top 25 scholars based upon recommendations of program personnel. The recommendation is based upon performance and attendance. The program will end with a ceremony highlighting successes of the scholars and allowing parents to hear about achievements made during the summer program.

Referrals from parents, counselors, teachers, principals, school administrators, community leaders and churches are invited. Applications wil be reviewed during April and scholars notified of their selection by mid-May 2008. Call immediately to apply or to set up an orientation within your school district or community!