Information for GatorTRAX Parents

Parental involvement is critical to student success. The GatorTRAX program offers parents many opportunities to take an active role in their child's academic development.

Parent volunteers are needed in the following areas:

• assist with Saturday Engineering activities
• chaperone field trips
• participate in a telephone ring to inform other parents about coming events, changes, and newsworthy items
• develop a local Empowering Parents group
• provide feedback to the GatorTRAX team

Are you willing to help? Tell us how you can help at gatortrax@eng.ufl.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How much time must my child commit to GatorTRAX?
A. A total of 10 Saturday activities will be conducted throughout the academic year. These are scheduled from 9:00 - 12:00 noon. In addition, a week-long summer math camp is provided.

Q. What if my child cannot attend a Saturday actvity?
A. Students selected for GatorTRAX are expected to participate in the scheduled activities. However, it is understood that sometimes schedule conflicts occur. If a student misses a significant number of activities, parents will be contacted to discuss continuation in the program.

Q. How are students selected for GatorTRAX?
A. GatorTRAX is supported by a grant from the GE Fund. Its objective is to increase the number of underrepresented students in higher level math classes, specifically African-Americans, Hispanics, and girls. However, the program is currently open to all students who demonstrate an interest in math. Should student applications exceed the limitations of funding, selection criteria will be based upon the student's math courses, grades, and potential ability to complete a) Algebra 1 in 8th grade, and b) Calculus in 12th grade.