The Youth College (YOCO) at the James Kerney Campus of Mercer County Community College had a summer extravaganza last Friday to mark the end of their summer school academic sessions. The Youth College partially comprise of Upward Bound and Very Important People, (V.I.P.) high school students, staff and faculty. During the summer session, students attended classes that prepared them for their standardized tests that they need to graduate from high school and also to attend college. These tests include the High School Proficiency Assessment, (HSPA), Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, (PARCC) and their Scholastic Assessment Tests, (SATs). The students went on trips each Friday during the first five weeks of the program. During week six, the last week of the program, they went on their trip that Wednesday. The students said they learned many lessons and enjoyed the programs. They plan to return during the fall semester.
MCCC Youth College Summer Extravaganza from Michelle Dryden on Vimeo.