A Career and Academic Planning Experience for High-Ability Students in Grades 6-12 and Their Parents

About Focusing on the Future

Focusing on the Future 2008 Registration Form

Focusing on the Future 2008 Workshop Schedule Only

To receive registration information please send your mailing address to cfge@wm.edu.

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About Focusing on the Future

The Center for Gifted Education offers an all-day career and academic planning experience for high-ability students in grades 6-12 and their parents. The purpose of this program is twofold:

• to expose high-ability learners to career opportunities related to the arts, humanities, mathematics, and sciences; and
• to inform parents of considerations and guidelines for effective career and academic planning.

WHEN and WHERE?

January 19 on the campus of The College of William and Mary (Directions to Campus).

Registration
Please register as soon as information is available, as spaces are limited. The registration fee is $52 per person (includes lunch). Students MUST be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or group chaperon. Workshop presenters will be faculty at The College of William and Mary and other practicing professionals. Confirmation letters will be mailed one month prior to the conference.

Student Workshops 
Students will have the opportunity to learn about four career areas. Students will be exposed to (a) information about work habits and "habits of mind" (e.g., precision and objectivity in math, and skepticism and curiosity in science) that lead to successful careers in various fields, (b) an interactive discussion about a variety of career opportunities in a particular field, and (c) steps to take to prepare for specific careers.

Parent Workshops
Parents will have the opportunity to attend four workshops, which will assist them in guiding their children with academic and career planning.

During the lunch break, there will be a panel discussion with current William and Mary students.

A tour of the William and Mary campus for parents and students will be provided from 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Cancellation Policy for FOF

If The College of William and Mary is open on the scheduled day, the Focusing on the Future Conference will be held.

If The College of William and Mary closes on the scheduled day, the Focusing on the Future Conference will not be held, and each participant will be given a full refund minus a $15 processing fee.

Lodging

The Williamsburg Hospitality House, located within walking distance of the College of William and Mary’s University Center, is offering a discounted rate for persons attending the Focusing on the Future Career Conference.

To make reservations, please call toll-free 1-800-932-9192 and mention “Focusing on the Future” to get the discounted rate of $79.00.

Please Note:

• All reservations must be accompanied by one night’s deposit for room and tax. Deposits are refundable, provided notice of cancellation is received by The Williamsburg Hospitality House at least 72 hours prior to arrival.
• Changes in arrival date must be made by 5:00 PM, 72 hours prior to arrival or a charge of the first night’s lodging will apply. Also, any changes affecting the length of stay must be made by 5:00 PM, 72 hours prior to arrival or a charge of $35.00 will apply.
• Advance reservations may also be guaranteed by VISA, MasterCard, Diners Club, American Express and the Discover Card.
• Check in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM

For more information about the Williamsburg Hospitality House, please visit www.williamsburghosphouse.com.

The Hilton Garden Inn is located about 2 miles from the campus at 1624 Richmond Road.  To make reservations, call 757-253-9400, or 1-877-stayHGI and mention "CGEWM" to get the discounted rate of $89.00.

Please note:

• Reservations must be made 30 days prior to the event.  After this cut-off date, reservations will be accepted on a space-available basis only.
• All reservations must be accompanied by one night’s deposit for room and tax. Deposits are refundable, provided notice of cancellation is received by The Hilton Garden Inn at least 48 hours prior to arrival.
• Changes in arrival date must be made 48 hours prior to arrival or a charge of the first night’s lodging will apply.
• Advance reservations may be guaranteed by any major credit card.
• Guests are responsible for all charges.
• Room types:  standard double with preference of non-smoking/smoking.
• Check in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12 Noon.

For more information about the Hilton Garden Inn, please visit. www.williamsburg.gardeninn.com.

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