Saturday Institute Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost associated with Project Identity’s Saturday Institute?
Yes, there is a cost associated with the 2009-2010 Saturday Institute. Costs are $165 for two sessions for Elementary School, $185 for two sessions for both Middle and High School sessions and $285 for each SAT Prep session.

What are the eligibility requirements?
To be eligible for the Saturday Institute, students must have the following: maintain a 3.0 GPA; last official report card; and letter of recommendation from school counselor and or teacher.

Do I have to submit a different application for each institute?
Yes, the Saturday and Summer Institutes of Project Identity consists of two separate and different applications.

What is the application deadline for Saturday Institute?
Saturday Institute application deadline is October 5, 2009

What is the selection process? Is it a first come first serve admission?
All applications will be screened and only the applicants who meet the program criteria will be considered for admittance into the Saturday Institute.

Where do I drop my child off for the Saturday Institute?
Project Identity Saturday Institute takes place on the campus of Morehouse College. Parents can park in the parking deck and accompany students to classrooms.  Students will check in with Project Identity staff and sign an attendance sheet. We expect students to arrive prior to the beginning of session on time and be picked up promptly at the end of each session.

Can parents sit in on the workshops?
Parents, family and friends are not allowed to stay with students in the classroom during session time.

Is there a cost to attend the parent lecture series?
No! The Parent Lecture Series is free to parents of those selected into the Saturday Institute. The lecture series sessions are conducted in the morning while students are in sessions. Project Identity will provide refreshments in each of our parent lecture sessions.

What does my child have to bring to the Saturday Institute? Is there a dress code?
Students selected into the Saturday Institute are not required to bring any materials to the Saturday Institute. Project Identity will provide any needed materials. We ask that students dress in casual attire. Attire not permitted is any clothing that provides a distraction to the other students.

What do I do if my child has to miss a workshop?
Missed workshops happen but we encourage all students to try their best not to miss any sessions. If a session is to be missed, please contact Project Identity so that we are aware.

Is breakfast and lunch offered during the Saturday Institute?
No, Project Identity scheduled the sessions to fall in between breakfast and lunch hours.

Is financial aid or scholarships available?
No, there are currently no financial aid or scholarship opportunities available.

What is your cancelation policy?
Cancellations accepted with full refund by November 4, 2009. Cancellations after date listed or dropping out of program once it begins will result in no refund.

What if my child gets sick while on campus?
Morehouse College has a fully functioning police station on campus with officers trained to deal with any medical need that arises.

What happens if the session I select is filled?
Project Identity will inform accepted applicants if sessions they choose becomes unavailable due to space and offer comparable options to parents.