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What is CAMPUS?. Prepared by: Mr. Christopher D. Clarke CAMPUS Program Manager Loudoun County Public Schools 571 252-1017 chris.clarke@lcps.org. Purpose. An academic and college preparation program designed to meet the specific needs of students attending LCPS high schools
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What is CAMPUS? Prepared by: Mr. Christopher D. Clarke CAMPUS Program Manager Loudoun County Public Schools 571 252-1017 chris.clarke@lcps.org
Purpose • An academic and college preparation program designed to meet the specific needs of students attending LCPS high schools • Serves over 500 students countywide • Admission to and success in college are among the goals of the program.
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
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
College Visits • Visit various types of colleges and universities • Students are encouraged to attend at least 1 college visit per year.
College Fair Participation(CAMPUS students attend and volunteer)
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
Student Ambassadors at Executive Youth Leadership Summit at U.S. Capitol
CAMPUS Senior Celebration(CAMPUS honors seniors and their parents)
Parental Involvement • 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
Application Process • On-line CAMPUS applications are available through the LCPS website; located under the Services tab and then under the CAMPUS tab. • http://www.lcps.org/Page/120796
CAMPUS Selection Process • 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 a historically under represented population • May be considered socio-economically disadvantaged
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
Ray Lewis’s Inspirational 15 minute Speech • Legendary Baltimore Ravens NFL player Ray Lewis was in London to talk with the London School of Basketball kids. His mission was to inspire, encourage, motivate and share his story with them. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjBgAKDQRx8&feature=youtu.be
CAMPUS A WINNER NEVER QUITS & A QUITTER NEVER WINS