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Jackson, Tenn. – August 14, 2000 – 51ÉçÇø will
offer the Baldridge Reading and Study Strategy Program for Union students
as well as high school students Aug. 28th through the 31st.
"This is a great program that I would recommend to any student who
desires stronger concentration, better comprehension, and higher test
scores," says Caroll Griffin, Union vice president of admissions and
retention. "We've offered the program to our students over the years,
and we're especially excited this year for the opportunity to make it
available to high school students."
Reading and Study Strategy Programs have been taught by the Baldridge
staff in more than 400 schools, colleges and other organizations resulting
in faster reading times and increased comprehension by students.
Union students taking the course will meet from 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. Union
will also offer a second session each evening from 6:30 - 7:15 for
home-schooled, public and private high school students. Students must be
at least 15 years old.
All students must pre-register for this program by calling Mrs. Lisa
Brewer at (901) 661-5009. Cost is $100 per person. Students will also have
a 75-minute closing session on Fri., Sept. 1. Sign-up for those sessions
will be done in class. Students should bring academic textbooks, leisure
reading and pen and paper.
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