What to Know Before Coming to ICPS
As a premier program designed for the most proficient students in math, science and engineering, ICPS holds its participants to a higher standard. Students are expected to arrive promptly to class and behave respectfully toward peers and instructors at all times.
The attendance policy allows for three total absences, as we understand that scheduling conflicts may arise on occasion. Please continue reading for more details on the program's culture and principals, including opportunities for parents to get involved.
Parent Volunteering
Every year, several parents of ICPS participants opt to participate in one of three committees:
- Party Planning: We have a total of 93 students, so combined with parents and siblings, our special events can easily amass more than 200 attendees. In the past, we've asked parents to pay $25 to cover the cost of the food for the holiday party and the end of class event. There have always been a few parent volunteers who are familiar with Google docs to arrange for a sign-up sheet and someone else to collect the money. At the December luncheon, parents are asked to bring an entrée, salad, or dessert, preferably from their native Country. This makes the event very special.
- Student Talent Show: On the last day of class, we ask the students to share one of their talents other than their mathematical skills. A parent or two on the committee organizes the event and introduces the children at the show. Children often choose to play an instrument, sing a song, do a dance, demonstrate kung fu, solve a Rubik’s cube, or put on a skit. Everyone will be blown away by the talents of so many children.
- Fundraising: Perhaps some of the parents are experienced fundraisers and can find ways to help pay for the program so that it can remain free to all participants. We have contacted local businesses for donations, run 50/50 raffles, created baskets to raffle off, etc.
Please consider volunteering. Committees meet in on-campus lounges while the participants are in class.
Directions
The ICPS administrative office is located in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Building, adjacent to the Administration Garage and the Humanities Building. Classroom locations vary by program.
By Train
Take the Long Island Railroad's Port Jefferson line from Penn Station in Manhattan to Stony Brook. The LIRR station is at the north end of the campus; bus service to the central campus is provided. Trains to and from Penn generally require transfers at Jamaica or Huntington. Hicksville is also a transfer point on some lines.
From New York City and points West, take the Long Island Expressway (LIE, I-495) eastbound from the Queens Midtown Tunnel in Manhattan or the Throgs Neck Bridge or Whitestone Bridge in Queens to exit 62, and follow Nicolls Road (Route 97) north for 9 miles. The main entrance to the University is on the left. To find the campus via GPS, enter the address "100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790."
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