All Sessions will be held on-line with live instruction
Mini-Courses Saturday Academy Program is an intense, academic program for middle school students in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades that meets for twelve Saturdays. Saturday Academy is designed to enhance students’ academic skills, and knowledge in careers and college options. Classes are offered to reinforce skills in one or more of the following subject areas: math, reading, English, science, STEM, computers, foreign language, arts, and/or career-related classes. Curriculum reinforces basic skills and competencies through various hands-on activities, group projects, classroom instructions and/or presentations. Program is limited to 40 students each session. The fee for the program is $100 per session. Scholarships are no longer available.
Fall 2020 – Spring 2021
November 2020 – April 2021
Two Saturdays each month from 9:30am-12:00pm
Program Dates
November 14, 2020 | November 21, 2020 |
December 12, 2020 | December 19, 2020 |
January 16, 2021 | January 23, 2021 |
February 13, 2021 | February 20, 2021 |
March 13, 2021 | March 20, 2021 |
April 17, 2021 | April 24, 2021 |
Eligibility
There is no grade point average requirement to be eligible for Saturday Academy. Students must be in grades 6-8.
How to Register
Please complete the Online Application. If registration is closed for the current session, please email minicourses@uwm.edu or call the Mini-Courses office at 414-229-6236.
Policies and Fees
The fee for the program is $100. Scholarships are no longer available. We accept check or money order made payable to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee/Mini Courses. Please mail payments to Mini-Courses at the address listed below as we cannot accept payments in person at this time.
UWM Mini Courses
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201
FAQ
Q: What if I want Mini-Courses to write a letter of recommendation or participation for my child?
A: Download Letter of Recommendation Form
Staff
Tricia Maldonado
Program Coordinator
414-229-6236
tmpipia@uwm.edu
Londan Roohr
Advisor
414-229-6236
roohr@uwm.edu
Contact Us
Email: minicourses@uwm.edu
Telephone: 414-229-6236
Fax: 414-229-3490
Office Location
Mitchell Hall, Room 141
3203 N. Downer Ave.
Milwaukee WI, 53211
Mailing Address
Mini Courses
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee WI 53201-0413