In order to spread the message about the Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky to as many students, parents, and community members as possible, the Gatton Academy staff will visit various conferences, competitions, and community organizations in the coming months. To provide students and parents with opportunities to learn more about the Academy and admission process, staff members will also host community forums throughout the state this Fall and Winter.
August 2007
Residence Hall Preview Week
August 13-17, 2007
Schneider Hall, WKU, Bowling Green
Gatton Academy Move-In
August 22, 2007
Schneider Hall, WKU, Bowling Green
Gatton Academy Dedication Ceremony
August 23, 2007; 1 p.m.
Schneider Hall, WKU, Bowling Green
Fall Semester Begins
August 27, 2007
Closed Weekend (Labor Day)
August 31-September 3, 2007
September
Kentucky Association for Academic Competition Conference
September 27-29, 2007
Galt House East Hotel, Louisville
Henderson Co. High School Colonel Academy
September 20, 2007, 6:15 p.m.
Henderson County High Schooll
October
Closed Weekend (WKU Fall Break)
October 3-7, 2007
Kentucky Association of School Councils Conference
October 9-10, 2007
Executive West Hotel, Louisville
Gatton Academy Preview Day
October 13, 2007. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Schneider Hall, WKU, Bowling Green
Academy Information Session (
October 15, 2007, 6:00 p.m.
Academy Information Session (Prestonsburg)
October 16, 2007, 6:00 p.m.
Community Information Session (Henderson)
October 18, 2007
Henderson County High School
Kentucky Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference
October 19-20, 2007
Henry Clay High School, Lexington
Academy Information Session (Mayfield)
October 23, 2007, 6:30 p.m.
Academy Information Session (Russell)
October 23, 2007, 6:30 p.m.
Kentucky Counseling Association Conference
October 24-25, 2007
Executive West Hotel, Louisville
Closed Weekend
October 26-28, 2007
Academy Information Session (
October 29, 2007, 6:00 p.m.
Pennyrile Electric Co-op
Academy Information Session (Richmond)
October 30, 2007, 6:30 p.m.
Madison Central High School
November
Academy Information Session (
November 1, 2007, 6:00 p.m.
Academy Information Session (
November 5, 2007, 6-8 p.m.
Academy Information Session (
November 8, 2007, 6 p.m.
South Laurel High School
Academy Information Session (Highland Heights)
November 12, 2007, 6:30 p.m.
Northern Kentucky University, Albright Health Center Room 308
Academy Information Session (
November 12, 2007, 6:00 p.m.
Academy Information Session (Harlan)
November 13, 2007
Harlan Civic Center, 6:30 p.m.
Academy Information Session (Winchester)
November 13, 2007, 6:00 p.m.
George Rogers Clark High School
Academy Information Session (Flemingsburg)
November 15, 2007
Fleming County Public Library
Gatton Academy Preview Day
November 17, 2007, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Schneider Hall, WKU, Bowling Green
Closed Weekend (Thanksgiving Break)
November 21-25, 2007
Academy Information Session (
November 26, 2007, 7p.m.
Location TBA
Academy Information Session (Owensboro)
November 27, 6:00 p.m.
Owensboro Community and Technical College, Humanities Building 128
Academy Information Session (Crestwood)
Oldham County Arts Center
November 27, 2007, 6:00 p.m.
Academy Information Session (Pikeville)
November 27, 2007, 6:30 p.m.
Pike County Central High School Library
Academy Information Session (Somerset)
November 27, 2007, 6:00 p.m.
Southwestern High School Auditorium
Academy Information Session (Hazard)
November 29, 2007, 6:30 p.m.
Perry County Central High School Library
December
Kentucky Association of School Superintendents Conference
December 2-4, 2007
Galt House East Hotel, Louisville
Academy Information Session (Morehead)
December 3, 2007, 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Rowan County Public Library
Academy Information Session (
December 4, 2007, 6:30 p.m.
Academy Information Session (
December 10, 2007, 6:00 p.m.
Inter-County Energy
Academy Information Session (Maysville)
December 10, 2007, 6:00 p.m.
Mason County High School Library
Academy Information Session (Lexington)
December 11, 2007, 6:30 p.m.
Bryan Station High School Cafeteria
Winter Break Begins
December 14, 2007
January 2008
Students return for Winter Term
Beginning at 6 p.m. on January 1, 2008
Students depart for Italian Experience
January 4, 2008
Closed Weekend (End of Winter Term and MLK Day)
Depart Friday, January 18, 2008; Return Monday, January 21, 2008
February
Gatton Academy Preview Day
February 2, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Schneider Hall, WKU, Bowling Green
Postmark Deadline for Gatton Academy Application
February 15, 2008
Closed Weekend
Depart Friday, February 15, 2008; Return Sunday, February 17, 2008
Kentucky Association for Gifted Education Conference
February 21-22, 2008
Marriott Griffin Gate, Lexington
Kentucky School Board Association Annual Conference
February 22-24, 2008
Galt House East, Louisville
March
Kentucky Teaching and Learning Conference
March 5-7, 2008
Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville
Closed Weekend (WKU Spring Break)
Depart Friday, March 7, 2008; Return Sunday, March 16, 2008
Gatton Academy Interview Weekend
March 8, 2008
Schneider Hall, WKU
Kentucky Assocation of College and Secondary Admission Counselors Conference
March 12-14, 2008
Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville
Acceptance Letters Mailed
On or before March 14, 2008
Spring Orientation Day
March 29, 2008
Schneider Hall, WKU
April
Closed Weekend
Depart Friday, April 11, 2008; Return Sunday, April 13, 2008
May
Gatton Academy Commencement Ceremony
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