John Wold Help Yourself Academy
Help Yourself Academy inspires middle school students to explore college, build confidence and develop lifelong learning habits.
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When: Wednesday, March 18
Where: Wold Physical Science Building
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Rooms: 216–3rd grade, 202–4th grade
** 5th grade families will meet in the parking lot across from the Gateway Building. **Weather permitting. If it is snowing or too cold, please come to the 5th grade classroom, Room 222.
The John Wold Help Yourself Academy at Casper College recently received a $1,150 donation from Energy Labs, initiated by former Casper College HYA mentor and nursing student, Dakota Rose Sawyer. Dakota, who served the Academy in 2015, nominated the program to her employer to ensure local elementary students continue to have access to vital STEM learning opportunities. Education Faculty, Academic Chair, & Academy Director, Jenny Johnson, accepted the donation in December. We all celebrate this generous gift and the lasting impact the HY Academy continues to make on Casper College mentor students and the Natrona County School District students.
John Wold Help Yourself Academy officially started with students the fall semester of 2009 following a year of planning and consultation with Casper College, the University of Wyoming, Natrona County School District, and the Boys & Girls Club of Central Wyoming. The program was primarily funded by John Wold through the Casper College Foundation. Further funding information is available from the Casper College Foundation. Mr. Wold believed that providing all children with a strong background in mathematics and science would promote a stronger and more knowledgeable citizenry. The program is based on the Help Yourself initiative begun at Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin by Roger Hull in 1988, who, after moving to Union College in Schenectady, New York and becoming a friend of alumnus John Wold, introduced him to the program.
HYA is an academic enrichment program for children in grades 3-5. The intent of the program is to engage children in a college atmosphere, so they see college as a real positive reality. This program is primarily designed for average to high ability children who are interested in math and science, problem-solvers, work well in a team, and like to be challenged.
The mission of the John Wold Help Yourself Academy is to encourage young students and their families to believe in their ability to become successful college students through mentoring and a curriculum that supports skills and knowledge needed to become successful students.
Each school year, our teachers engage children in a college atmosphere, so they view college as a real and positive reality. In the classroom, we employ two main strategies:
A huge THANK YOU to our partnerships across Casper:
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