BCDI-Albany, NY P.O. Box 6734 Albany, New York 12203

May 6, 2013 Dear Parent/Guardian: I am writing to invite you and your child(ren) to the Albany, NY Affiliate of the National Black Child Development Institute’s Entering the College Zone (ECZ) program on Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 9am until 3:00pm at SIENA College, 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY. Bus transportation will be available to and from this event. (Schedules for the bus pick up times and locations are listed on the reverse side of this letter). Entering the College Zone is a pre-college program designed for middle & high school students and their parents who might not otherwise know or believe that college can be in their future. The program communicates that early and sustained preparation is the key to attending and succeeding in college. During the event, you and your child(ren) will learn about Financing Your Way Through the College Zone, Accessing College Information by Computer, and Creating a High School Plan with an Eye Towards College. Additionally, students will receive some Basic Tips from High School and College students. We will conclude with a Role Model Luncheon and Keynote Speaker Dr. Marguerite Vanden Wyngaard (Dr.V.), Superintendent, City School District of Albany. During the luncheon you and your child(ren) will have the opportunity to hear from variety of professionals who have succeeded in college and their careers. If you and your child(ren) would like to participate in this event, please complete the attached registration/permission form and email it to [email protected] or mail the application to the address listed above no later than Wednesday, June 5th, 2013. You may also return the application to your child's Guidence Counselor or Home School Coordinator. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (518) 937-4120 or (518) 427-6337 you may also visit us on facebook at BCDIAlbany. Sincerely,

John T. Harris John T. Harris, MSW President, BCDI-Albany, New York

Larry Mauldin Mr. Larry Mauldin Program Chair

Bus Routes for Field Trip to SIENA College 1515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, New York Saturday, June 8th, 2013 Sponsored by: Albany Affiliate Black Child Development Institute, Inc. and SIENACollege

Pick-Up Schedule Bus #1 8:15am – Sheridan Prep Elementary 8:30am – Giffen Elementary 8:45am – Arbor Hill Elementary 9:00am – North Albany Academy (North Pearl Street) Bus #2 8:15am –Meyers Middle School 8:30am – ASH 8:45am – Hackett Middle School 9:00am – Albany High School Drop students and parents off at SIENA College

RETURN SCHEDULE WILL BE DONE IN REVERSE ORDER STARTING AT 3:00PM

ENTERING THE COLLEGE ZONE REGISTRATION AND PERMISSION FORM SIENA COLLEGE 515 LOUDON ROAD LOUDONVILLE, NEW YORK 12211 SATURDAY JUNE 8, 2013 9:00AM UNTIL 3:00PM APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2013

Student Name:_____________________________________________________ Age:______________ Parent/Guardian Name:________________________________________________________________ Home Address: Street::

Apartment Number:________

City/State/Zip:_________________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number (home)__________________________(cell)________________________________ Name of School:_______________________________________________________________________ Current Grade:

Are you interested in having a mentor for your child

r Yes

rNo

I will attend this event with my child ____ I am unable to attend this event with my child but has my permission to participate________ Bus transportation is available: Do you or your child plan to utilize the bus service? If yes, how many ______ Parent/Guardian Signature:______________________________________________________________ Emergency Contact Information NAME___________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE__________________________________________________________________________________

Please choose 5 areas of interest. Number your choices 1 through 5 in order of preference. r Preschool Teacher/Child Care Provides parenting care for infants and older children r Real Estate Agent/Broker/Appraiser Advertises and shows properties, negotiates sales r Police/Detective/Special Agent Prevents and investigates criminal activities r Insurance Agents/Broker Helps individuals and companies choose insurance plans r Visual Artist Communicates abstract ideas using various media r Administrative Services Manager Coordinates and directs, sets goals and deadlines r Actor/Director/Producer Entertains by portraying & interpreting scripts r Clinical Lab Technician/Technologist Analyzes & identifies substances in body cells & fluids r Flight Attendant Maintains in-flight passenger comfort and safety r Hotel Manager Insures the quality of guest services r Aircraft Pilot Flies planes or helicopters for business, airlines or military r Cost Estimator Predicts labor, time, material, & equipment requirements r Respiratory Therapist Diagnoses and treats patients with breathing disorders r Pharmacy Technician Fills orders, keeps records, maintains equipment r Radio/TV Announcer/Newscaster Presents interviews, music, news, sports, weather, etc. r Recreational Therapist Plans and conducts sports and crafts in health care centers r General Manager/Top Executive Plans and directs organizational efficiency & profitability r School Teacher Delivers lessons, grades papers & maintains discipline r Computer Scientist/System Analyst Plans and develops information processing systems

r Musician Plays in a group, sings, teaches, composes &conducts r Photographer/Camera Operator Records people, products, places and events r Dancer/Choreographer Creates and teaches dance, directs stage presentations r Registered Nurse Assists patients during convalescence and rehabilitation r Computer Programmer Writes detailed instructions for computers to follow r Restaurant/Food Service Manager Insures the quality preparation of food r Clerical Supervisor/Manager Interviews, plans, trains and directs employees r Designer Coordinates, size, shape, color, function, safety r Travel Agent Advise clients on travel arrangements and activities r Construction Manager Plans and supervises details of building projects r Marketing, Advertising/P.R. Manager Develops strategies, oversees accounts & creative services r Health Services Manager Coordinates staff, budgets and community relations r Education Administrator Runs schools, museums, community groups r Writer/Editor Gathers information and communicates it on paper r Pharmacist Dispenses medicines and advises about their use r Physical Therapist Helps disabled people restore their mobility r Counselor Advises about social, family, work and personal concerns

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Career Interests Continued r Accountant/Auditor Prepares, analyzes and verifies financial reports

r Civil Engineer Designs and supervises major construction projects

r Clergy Counsels, leads worship, religious instruction and rites

r Architect Designs functional, safe and economical buildings

r Electrical and Electronics Engineer Works on radar, computers, stereos, TV's, robots, etc.

r Biological/ Medical Scientist Studies relationship of plants & animals to environment

r Adjuster/Investigator/Collector Investigates complaints, interprets rules and regulations

r Librarian Selects, purchases and organizes print & AV materials

r Financial Manager Advises about, protects, and oversees cash & investments

r Public Relations Specialist Develops & distributes material that creates a good image

r Urban/Regional Planner Prepares for growth, economic & environmental changes

r Chemist Works with fibers, paints, adhesives, drugs, etc.

r Chemical Engineer Works on fuels, plastics, rubber, fabrics, etc.

r Special Education Teacher Teaches disabled, gifted and talented students

r Geologist/Geophysicist Examines rocks, does surveys, measures, and draws maps

r Government Chief Executive / Legislator Establishes goals, makes & runs local & national programs

r Social Worker Counsels families, the homeless, the ill or disadvantaged

r Dietitian/Nutritionist Advises individuals & groups about healthy eating habits r Aerospace Engineer Works on aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft

r Other: r Securities/Financial Sales Buys and sells stocks and bonds on behalf of customers

Please e-mail your completed application to: [email protected] You may also return this application to your child's Guidence Counselor or Home School Coordinator Or Mail To: John T. Harris, President BCDI-Albany, New York PO Box 6734 Albany, New York 12206 INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE

BCDI-Albany, New York “Building Bridges To Excellence On Behalf Of Our Children” For more information please visit us on facebook www.facebook.com/ BCDI.Albany You may also contact John Harris at (518) 427-6337 or (518) 937-4120