Supporting Math-Minded Students Every Summer
5-day Algebra Program for Select 8th Graders*
*By invitation Only – Santa Cruz, San Benito & Monterey Counties
Learn Math from College Professors During 5-day Program
Visit Graniterock/ Driscolls, and Take a Field Trip to CSUMB
Enjoy a Highly Supportive 4:1 Student to Staff Ratio
Algebra Academy
The Bruce W. Woolpert Algebra Academy is an innovative, free math program for high-performing, highly motivated 8th graders. During our 5-day intensive program at a local business, university math instructors challenge and inspire students to expand their horizons in math. In addition to a memorable field trip to CSUMB during the week, these students build confidence and are more likely to advance in STEM disciplines down the road.
When is it?
Mon., July 31 – Fri., August 4, 2023
9:00am–3:30pm
Each day is structured similarly to a school day, with class sessions, breaks, lunch and plenty of activities in addition to coursework.
Who can attend?
Open to Select 8th Graders*
Exclusive, invitation only enrollment.
*Students are recommended by school nomination from a network of participating schools in Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties.
Where is it?
Watsonville, CA
Graniterock Corporate Offices
or Driscoll’s Cassin Ranch
Free round-trip busing is provided for most students from your local school. Students also take a field trip to CSUMB midweek.
What’s the Cost?
Free
All supplies and most food
will be provided.
The program is absolutely free to families
thanks to our wonderful community sponsors.
Connect your student to the real world through Algebra.
Local Business Integration
Learn about local business firsthand and be exposed to exciting careers.
High-level Instruction
Learn from the experts and dive deeply into algebra concepts.
Lasting Friendships
Make connections and get to know other local students just like them — students they will most likely join in high school.
A Strong Head Start
Students will build confidence and be seen as math leaders at their school.
1,000+ Alumni
Join a dedicated community and apply for a High School Mentorship as a Junior or Senior, and help 8th graders during future program weeks.
Earn a Future Scholarship
Program Alumni who go on to attend CSUMB and declare a Math major have priority eligibility for the Bruce Woolpert Math Award – a scholarship created for Algebra Academy graduates.
Students are recommended by school nomination from the following schools in Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties:
- Accelerated Achievement Academy
- Aromas School
- Cesar Chávez Middle School
- E.A. Hall Middle School
- Hollister Dual Language Academy
- Marguerite Maze Middle School
- Pajaro Middle School
- Rancho San Justo Middle School
- Rolling Hills Middle School
- San Juan School
- Southside School
- Watsonville Charter School of the Arts
We are proud to work with local businesses Graniterock and Driscoll’s, who graciously host our Academy week.
Dedicated instructors from CSUMB and UCSC enhance our program every year.
Bruce W. Woolpert
President and CEO of Graniterock
1987 to 2012
Bruce believed passionately in the power of math. In 2010, he and Graniterock Vice President Kevin Jeffery teamed up with CSUMB Professor Hongde Hu to bring the Algebra Academy to students at Rolling Hills Middle School. Bruce’s infectious enthusiasm for the program and his joy in each student’s accomplishments inspired his family, friends, and coworkers to continue to grow the program he loved so much. We believe Bruce would be proud of how far his Algebra Academy has come.
Kevin Jeffery
Vice President & General Counsel, Graniterock
Emmett Linder
Driscoll’s
Rose Ann Woolpert
Graniterock
Christy Sessions
Executive Director,
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