10/24/13 bdb

The Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science is beginning its fall recruiting tour of Kansas.

A letter from KAMS Director Ron Keller recently went out to all Kansas high school sophomores, inviting them to attend one of seven informational sessions scheduled for October, November and December.

Students who complete KAMS receive a diploma from their high school and receive a minimum of 68 hours of college credit from FHSU. Tuition, fees and books for 68 credit hours at KAMS are free for students attending a Kansas public high school.

Seven sessions have been scheduled:

Hays, 6 p.m., Oct. 29
Fort Hays State University
Memorial Union, Trails Room
600 Park St.

Manhattan, 6 p.m., Nov. 4
Manhattan Public Library
629 Poyntz Ave.

Wichita, 6 p.m., Nov. 7
Alford Branch
3447 S. Meridian

Hutchinson, 6 p.m., Nov. 21
Hutchinson Public Library
901 N. Main

Liberal, 6 p.m., Nov. 26
Liberal Public Library
519 N. Kansas

Bonner Springs, 6:15 p.m., Dec. 2
Bonner Springs Public Library
201 N. Nettleton Ave.

Topeka, 6 p.m., Dec. 3
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
1515 S.W. 10th Ave.

The sessions are free, and students who are beginning the seventh grade through sophomore year in high school are encouraged to attend. Space is limited, so the academy asks that parents RSVP by going to the website, www.fhsu.edu/kams/, or by calling 785-628-4690.

Students and their parents can also schedule individual visits by contacting the office at the same phone number.

KAMS is the state's premier early-entry-to-college program for high school juniors and seniors, focusing on strong academics, hands-on research opportunities, a vibrant on-campus living community and leadership opportunities. Students in the Academy stay enrolled in their high school but live on the FHSU campus and take college courses to complete their last two years of high school.