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

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 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 Seeks to support and encourage students who demonstrate ability to achieve academic success and college admission Serves over 500 students countywide Serves over 500 students countywide Admission to and success in college are among the goals of the program. Admission to and success in college are among the goals of the program.

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

Academic Enrichment and Support Mandatory CAMPUS classes and/or meetings Mandatory CAMPUS classes and/or meetings Structured curriculum Structured curriculum college preparation college preparation application & admissions process application & admissions process financial aid & scholarship preparation financial aid & scholarship preparation time management time management study skills study skills self-advocacy skills self-advocacy skills leadership development 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 Visit various types of colleges and universities Students are encouraged to attend at least 1 college visit per year. Students are encouraged to attend at least 1 college visit per year.

College Visit to Johns Hopkins University

College Visit to University of Mary Washington

College Fair Participation (CAMPUS students attend and volunteer)

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

CAMPUS Student Ambassadors

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

CAMPUS Senior Celebration

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

CAMPUS Celebration for Seniors

CAMPUS Senior Celebration (CAMPUS honors seniors)

CAMPUS Senior Celebration (Seniors with CAMPUS Staff)

CAMPUS Senior Celebration (CAMPUS honors seniors and their parents)

CAMPUS Graduates

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

Financial Aid Workshop for Parents

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

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