What is Jumpstart?

Since the summer of 1998 Skyline College has conducted a Jump Start summer program.  The program is designed to assist students with basic English, mathematics, study skills, critical thinking, career exploration, and computer technology.  The program meets during the six-week Skyline Summer Session.  The students are from local San Mateo high schools, including El Camino, Capuchino, Oceana, South San Francisco, Terra Nova, and Westmoor.

The goals are as follows:

1. To provide a supportive and personal learning environment
2. To motivate students to be excited about learning
3. To explore educational and career opportunities
4. To learn how to be a successful student
5. To improve English and mathematical skills
6. To elevate students' self-esteem as a result of self-awareness and learning
7. To expose students to different techniques of teaching in and out of the classroom

We believe that through the Jump Start Program and other collaborative efforts with our feeder schools, we can encourage, motivate and rekindle students’ enthusiasm for learning.   For more informaiton contact Félix Pérez, at 650.738.4144.
 

What Students Say about JumpStart

Class of 2003

* What can I say this was a great experience and on top of that fun and cool, the best part of it is that you get credit

* It was a good time all around. If I could do it again, I would.

* This was the experience of a lifetime that enabled me to evaluate the person I came to be now.

 

If you want a copy of the current quicktime movie in Video Tape form contact, Félix Pérez via e-mail or call 650.738.4140 for information.

 

Evaluations

Jumpstart Survey

 
 

 

 

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Last Updated on 7/27/07
by Félix Pérez
The Learning Center, Tutorial Program