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What is CAMPUS?

What is CAMPUS?. Prepared by: Mr. Christopher D. Clarke CAMPUS Program Manager Loudoun County Public Schools 571 252-1017 chris.clarke@lcps.org. Purpose.

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What is CAMPUS?

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  1. What is CAMPUS? Prepared by: Mr. Christopher D. Clarke CAMPUS Program Manager Loudoun County Public Schools 571 252-1017 chris.clarke@lcps.org

  2. Purpose • An academic and college preparation program designed to meet the specific needs of students from historically under-represented populations in higher education and prospective first-generation college students attending LCPS high schools • Seeks to support and encourage students who demonstrate ability to achieve academic success and college admission • Serves over 500 students countywide • Admission to and success in college are among the goals of the program.

  3. How CAMPUS Supports Students • Academic enrichment and support (Mandatory CAMPUS class and/or meetings) • 2-Day Summer Seminar • College and university visits • College and scholarship preparation • Community service projects and activities • Leadership development

  4. Academic Enrichment and Support • Mandatory CAMPUS classes and/or meetings • Structured curriculum • college preparation • application & admissions process • financial aid & scholarship preparation • time management • study skills • self-advocacy skills • leadership development

  5. 2-Day Summer Seminar (Held the summer before the high school year begins for newly-selected CAMPUS students) College and Career Workshops Freshman Campus Visit to George Mason University

  6. College Visits • Visit various types of colleges and universities • Students are encouraged to attend at least 1 college visit per year.

  7. College Visit to Johns Hopkins University

  8. College Visit to University of Mary Washington

  9. College Fair Participation(CAMPUS students attend and volunteer)

  10. CAMPUS Student Ambassadors • Serve as representatives for the CAMPUS Program • Participate in leadership development training • Serve as a liaison to CAMPUS students • Mentorship Program with the Loudoun Laurels Foundation

  11. CAMPUS Student Ambassadors

  12. Student Ambassadors at Executive Youth Leadership Summit at U.S. Capitol

  13. Student Ambassadors at Executive Youth Leadership Summit at U.S. Capitol

  14. CAMPUS Senior Celebration

  15. Keynote Speaker Mr. Pfaeffle U.S Dept. of Agriculture Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

  16. CAMPUS Celebration for Seniors

  17. CAMPUS Senior Celebration (CAMPUS honors seniors)

  18. CAMPUS Senior Celebration(Seniors with CAMPUS Staff)

  19. CAMPUS Senior Celebration(Seniors with CAMPUS Staff)

  20. CAMPUS Senior Celebration(CAMPUS honors seniors and their parents)

  21. CAMPUS Graduates

  22. Parental Involvement • Important part of CAMPUS and its success • Asked to participate in CAMPUS initiatives • Asked to support their children in college search and application process • Asked to attend bi-monthly parent meetings • Asked to serve as chaperones for college visits

  23. Financial Aid Workshop for Parents

  24. Application Process • Majority of applicants are selected from Rising 9th grade applicant pool. • If spaces are available, upper-class students in grades 10-11 can apply during late spring or early in the fall semester. • On-line CAMPUS applications are available through the LCPS website; located under the Services tab and then under the CAMPUS tab.

  25. CAMPUS Selection Process • Potential aptitude for post-secondary education • Leadership potential • Demonstrated interest in advanced learning • Teacher recommendations • Strong consideration is given to students who: Will be the first in their family to graduate from a college or university • Come from a single-parent family • Come from an historically under represented population •  May be considered socio-economically disadvantaged

  26. I’M FIRST: IST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS VIDEO LINKS An online community celebrating first-generation college students and supporting those who will be. To open links: Highlight the link, then Right click then click “Open Hyperlink” Gabe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1Rcmq5IQ_I&feature=player_embedded Tiara: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=oENtSPymUKk Erika: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2ZEJNVKmtMU

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