FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 10, 2009
Media Contact: Michael Corby 904.632.3310

Summer high-school registration June 15-16 for Bethel Baptist, DCPS and FCCJ program
Classes begin June 17 at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church; scholarships available for students from eligible high schools

Registration for summer intervention high school classes at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church will be open June 15 and June 16 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Space is still available for students in grades 9-12 needing another opportunity to obtain passing grades — and high-school credit — toward promotion or graduation. Classes meet Monday through Friday for six weeks, June 17 through July 28, 8 a.m.-noon.

Students register and take a 90-minute pre-placement exam at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church. Pre-placement testing is scheduled for June 15, 16 and 17 at 1 p.m. and June 19 at 9 a.m.

There is a registration fee of $250, payable by money order or certified check only. Scholarships are available for up to 400 students from the following Duval County Public Schools’ high schools: Ed White, Englewood, Forrest, Jackson, Lee, Parker, Peterson, Raines, Randolph, Ribault and Wolfson.

Registrants must bring their report card, Social Security card and a waiver from their school. A parent or guardian must accompany students to registration.

Courses offered include Algebra I-II; Geometry; English I-IV; Earth/Space Science; Biology; Chemistry; and Liberal Arts Math.

FCAT courses, as needed and as approved by DCPS, are also available. Please inquire at registration for details.

This program, in operation since 2003, has a proven success record. Students benefit from a dedicated faculty, individual tutoring by qualified college students, computer-based and classroom instruction, and opportunities for life, social skills and personal skills enhancement.

Bethel Baptist Church is located at 215 Bethel Baptist St., between Laura and Pearl streets, across from the FCCJ Downtown Campus. For more information call 904.354.1464 or 904.633.8360.