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 Careful course selection Careful course selection

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 required to attend at least 1 college visit per year. Students are required to attend at least 1 college visit per year.

College Visit to Virginia State University

College Visit to University of Mary Washington

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

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

CAMPUS Student Ambassadors

Student Ambassadors in Leadership Training Workshop

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

CAMPUS Celebration for Seniors

CAMPUS Senior Celebration (CAMPUS honors seniors)

CAMPUS Senior Celebration (Seniors honor their parents)

CAMPUS Senior Celebration (CAMPUS honors seniors and their parents)

CAMPUS Senior Celebration

2010 Gates Millennium Scholarship Recipient (CAMPUS senior)

CAMPUS Graduates

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

“Gates Millennium Scholarship” Workshop for Students and Parents

Financial Aid Workshop for Parents

“Family Connection” Training for CAMPUS 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. Applications are available through the LCPS website and the middle and high school guidance offices. Applications are available through the LCPS website and the middle and high school guidance offices.

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