
Super Saturday at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is a program of classes for gifted students in the Pikes Peak region. The program is run under the auspices of the College of Education, and classes meet on the University campus. Class size ranges from 12 to 16 students. The goal of Super Saturday is to challenge the students' intellectual and creative abilities. Registration for Spring 2010 will begin mid-February.
Spring 2010 classes will run six consecutive Saturdays: April 3, 2010 through May 8, 2010 with May 15, 2010 the snow date.
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. (8:00 classes run from 8 am-9:55 am)
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1. Print out teacher recommendation form >> Teacher Recommendation Form ![]()
2. Fax completed signed application to 719-255-4110 OR mail to UCCS College of Education, Super Saturday, 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 OR e-mail scanned document to supersat@uccs.edu
3. If you are requesting a scholarship for half of tuition, fax, mail or send scanned copy of documentation listed under “Scholarship Information” below
4. You will be sent an invitation to register online to the e-mail address provided on the teacher recommendation form within one business day of receipt of your completed application form
5. If you have been awarded a scholarship you will also receive a discount code to use for the online registration
6. You may pay online by credit card, or indicate that you will mail a check
7. You will be able to see what classes are available and receive immediate confirmation of registration
8. Completed Informed Consent and Medical History forms are required on the first day of class.
Students must:
In all cases, a teacher, principal, or other educator that knows the student well must complete the recommendation on the application assuring that the student meets Super Saturday's requirements.
The tuition for Super Saturday classes is $85.00. Please make checks payable to UCCS Super Saturday. Once enrollment has been established, there will be no refunds.
A few half-tuition scholarships are available and are awarded on first come, first serve basis. Students who wish to apply for a half-tuition scholarship must include the following with their application:
Application dates TBA. Classes are filled on a "first come, first serve" basis ; all applicants will receive confirmation.
Super Saturday classes meet from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Students should arrive
in their classrooms no earlier than 9:55 am and must be picked up promptly at noon.
(8 am class students should arrive at 7:55 and be
picked up promptly at 9:55).
In addition to high academic standards, Super Saturday expects high standards of
student behavior. Disruptive behavior which interferes with instruction will not
be tolerated. Any student whose behavior is disruptive will be asked to leave the
program (with tuition refunded on a pro-rata basis).
Behavior that interferes with instruction will not be tolerated. Any student whose
behavior is disruptive be will be asked to leave the program (with tuition refunded
on a pro-rata basis).
Students who are accepted are expected to attend all class sessions.
Students may be photographed during Super Saturday sessions for University purposes
or by parents during Open House. If this is a problem please contact the Director.
Judy Oraker
Phone: (719) 597-0597
Email: oraker@msn.com