Q: Who is eligible to attend the Martin W. Essex School for the Gifted?
A: Gifted, Ohio eleventh-grade students entering their senior year of high school 2010-2011 who demonstrate high levels of potential leadership, intellectual curiosity, academic and/or artistic ability, and commitment to social responsibility.
Q: How do I apply?
A: Speak with your principal or coordinator of gifted education to obtain an application. Applications are also available for download on the Essex School web site or the link on the Ohio Department of Education web site. Submit the application to your gifted coordinator, who will forward to the superintendent. The superintendent is authorized to forward one application for each 10,000 EBE, or fraction thereof, in a school district’s jurisdiction.
Q: When is the deadline for applying?
A: The application and selection process for 2010 has been completed.
Q: How are the Essex students selected?
A: As a part of the application process, potential Essex scholars who have been nominated by their superintendent must complete two essays in addition to having two teacher recommendations based on the student’s scholarship, leadership, and social responsibility. Selection committee members evaluate each student’s essays, and teacher recommendations separately. They search for exceptional and meaningful responses from the essays as well as strong recommendations from teachers.
Q: When is the Essex School?
A: The Essex School is held annually during the month of June. Specific dates will be posted on the Home web page.
Q: Where is the Essex School held?
A: The Essex School is held on the campus of The Ohio State University, in Columbus. Students live in a dormitory on The Ohio State University campus and benefit from the wide range of resources for learning that are available on-site as well as in the capital city of Columbus. In addition, dormitory counselors, security, and medical services will be provided.
Q: What is the cost to attend the Essex School?
A: The Essex School is no longer funded by The Ohio Department of Education. Therefore, districts and/or parents must assume a portion of the costs for participation in the 2010 Essex School. Tution payment for 2010 is $500.00, which represents approximately one-half of the total costs for the week.
Q: What about meals?
A: Meals will be provided in dining halls.
Q: Can I drive to The Ohio State University campus?
A: No. Automobiles, bicycles, motorcycles and other kinds of vehicles are prohibited. Students are not permitted to ride in vehicles, except when accompanied by a member of the School staff.
Q: What are the rules and regulations of the School?
A: They are a composite from both The Essex School and The Ohio State University. All students must adhere to the rules and regulations as prescribed and communicated to them. Any violation of these rules may result in the student’s immediate dismissal from the School. For more information regarding the rules and regulations please see the Home web page. |
