Math Olympiad is a worldwide math completion that occurs every May. The Wilder Math Olympiad program offers a two session program designed to best prepare our students for the May competition.
Session One - This part involves completing a binder full of review topics and new math challenges. The material, by design, will be above grade level:
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Class Dates: Sep 23 - Dec 2
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Time: Fridays, 8 - 8:50 am
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Cost: $106 for 8 classes
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Class Size: Max 24 students per grade
Session Two - This part involves learning to work as a team as well as continuing to learn important new math concepts:
- Class Dates: Dec 9 - Feb 24 (no class Dec 16)
- Time: Fridays, 8 - 8:50 am
- Cost: $106 for 8 classes
- Class Size: Max 24 students per grade
Session Three - During the third session, each child will be placed on a team of 3 or 4 students and will practice competing as a team for the state exam held at Wilder on Saturday, May 5th:
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Class Dates: Mar 2 - Apr 27
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Time: Fridays, 8 - 8:50 am
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Cost: $106 for 7 classes + competition on May 5th
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Class Size: Max 24 students per grade
Important information about this program:
- This program is sponsored by Wilder Elementary School and the PTSA. It is open to all 5th and 6th grade students. The 5th and 6th grade teachers fully support this program.
- A maximum of 30 students are allowed in the program for each grade.
- The students must be self- motivated, ready to learn, and not intimidated by math work that is above grade level. Each student will receive a binder with lessons and homework assignments to complete by the schedule provided. We will utilize the website www.sound-decisions.org/olympiad for preparing our students.
- A calendar of weekly assignments is included as the first two pages of the binder. Students will be required to complete the homework assigned in the binder each week and to check their answers which are provided in the binder. Even when students are absent, they are expected to complete the assignments. The homework expectation should be between 1 – 2 hours a week.
- Each Friday, beginning September 23rd, from 8:00 – 8:50 am, Melissa Scott (5th) and Ryan Scott (6th) will be teaching the students. A parent chaperone is required for each session; parent chaperones will be coordinated after we know which students are participating in the program.
- The students are responsible for being on time and ready to learn and participate.
- The cost for each session is $106, which includes the cost of the binder, and the 8 class sessions.
- Scholarships are available based on financial need.
- Unexcused absences, incomplete assignments, and bad behavior are grounds for removal from this program.
If you have any questions about this program, please contact Melissa Scott or Ryan Scott.
REFUND POLICY
Refunds are based on when cancellations are received. Cancellations received:
- Two weeks or more prior to class start date - a full refund minus a 3.8% processing fee.
- Within two weeks of class start date and through the first week of class – if we can fill the spot, a prorated refund based on the number of classes attended during the first week.
- After the first week of class – no refunds for the session
There are no refunds for missed classes. Snow days will be made up, if possible.
