What is CAMPUS?

1. What is CAMPUS? Prepared by: Mr. Christopher D. Clarke CAMPUS Program Manager Loudoun County Public Schools

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 • Careful course selection

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 required to attend at least 1 college visit per year.

7. College Visit to Virginia State University

8. College Visit to University of Mary Washington

9. CAMPUS Projects and Activities • Diversity Fair (volunteer) • Community Service Projects • Student Ambassadors

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

11. CAMPUS Student Ambassadors • Serve as representatives for the CAMPUS Program • Participate in leadership development training • Serve as a liaison to CAMPUS students

12. CAMPUS Student Ambassadors

13. Student Ambassadors in Leadership Training Workshop

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

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

16. CAMPUS Celebration for Seniors - 2010

17. CAMPUS Senior Celebration (CAMPUS honors seniors)

18. CAMPUS Senior Celebration(Seniors honor their parents)

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

20. CAMPUS Senior Celebration

21. CAMPUS Senior Celebration

22. 2010 Gates Millennium Scholarship Recipient (CAMPUS senior)

23. CAMPUS Graduates - 2009

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

25. “Gates Millennium Scholarship” Workshop for Students and Parents

26. Financial Aid Workshop for Parents

27. “Family Connection” Training for CAMPUS Parents

28. 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. • Applications are available through the LCPS website and the middle and high school guidance offices.

29. 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