Stanford Middle School Scholars Program

Fall Semester

August 27 - December 10
Wednesdays
4:15 - 5:15 pm PDT

During the fall, scholars meet once a week after school with their cohort and instructor. They engage in course-related discussions and participate in workshops led by Stanford OHS that help develop academic skills across various topics.

Example workshops include:

Stanford Online High School Writing and Tutoring Center
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The Stanford OHS Writing and Tutoring Center will join scholars for a series of workshops designed to build writing skills and confidence. Students will learn how to develop personal statements, discover their literary voice, and fine-tune their writing assignments.

Stanford Math Circle
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Stanford Math Circle brings students together to explore complex mathematical topics, guided by mathematicians, educators, and scholars from the Stanford community and beyond

Stanford Online High School (OHS) Office of Admissions
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The Stanford OHS Admissions team will help students explore various high school and middle school options, including private and independent schools, as well as other academic enrichment programs. These workshops will also provide guidance on applications, application essay writing, and other key aspects of the application process.

Fall Semester Attendance Policy

All activities are designed to provide participants with a well-rounded experience. To complete the program successfully, scholars must attend all live course meetings with their webcam on. Additionally, scholars are expected to participate in class and activities by using their microphones and chat features to contribute to discussions. Only enrolled students are permitted to attend class meetings.

Scholars should only miss class for health or religious reasons. If a scholar needs to be absent or late, parents or legal guardians should email spcs-studentlife@stanford.edu to let us know. Scholars should also inform their instructor about any absence in advance if possible.

A student is considered absent from a class if:

The student does not attend the discussion section;
The student misses 15 minutes or more of the discussion section due to being late, leaving early, or stepping out in the middle.

Attendance Policy

Family & Scholar Conferences

Scholars, along with a parent or legal guardian, are required to attend a conference with SMSSP program staff in September or October. These conferences provide a chance to discuss the student’s experiences, discuss academic goals and identify areas where additional support may be needed.

Program Assessments

Before the program begins and at the end of the fall session, we ask students, parents, and legal guardians to complete a survey to share their experiences. This feedback helps us improve the program and track student growth.