Learn while you earn

Harrison’s “Learn While You Earn” for students

HARRISON – There’s still time to sign up for this summer’s “Learn While You Earn” enrichment program sponsored by the Harrison Board of Education.
The program, which is designed to offer summer learning and workplace readiness experience, will run from July 6 to Aug. 20, Mondays to Thursdays, at Harrison High School.
These are the options for which students are invited to register:
Grade 12: HSPA Enrichment/Work Site Experience; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
Grade 11: SAT Prep; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.
Grade 10: PSAT Prep; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.
Incoming Grade 9: High School Prep; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.
Grades 7 and 8: NJ ASK Prep; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.
Grades 6 to 12: Instrumental Music; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.
Grades 3 to 12: English as a Second Language; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
High school seniors will be paid $7.15 an hour for three hours of instruction and two hours at a work site each day.
Students in grades 9 through 12 who attend classes three hours a day will receive a $575 stipend upon the successful completion of the program.
Students in grades 7 and 8 will receive a $450 stipend for attending classes three hours a day.
Youngsters in grades 3 to 6 aren’t eligible for stipends at this time.
All participating students will receive free lunches served at Harrison High School during the program.
Since enrollment is limited, students are encouraged to register now.