1. Loudoun County Public Schools
What is CAMPUS?
Prepared by:
Deborah E. Johnson, Ph.D.
CAMPUS Coordinator
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 450 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 (College and Career workshops and Visit to University of Virginia) (Held the summer before the high school year begins for newly-selected CAMPUS students)

6. 2-Day Summer Seminar (Visit to University of Virginia on Day 2 of Seminar)

7. College Visits Visit various types of colleges and universities
Students are required to attend at least 2 college visits per year.

8. College Visit to Virginia State University

9. College Visit to University of Mary Washington

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

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

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

13. CAMPUS Student Ambassadors

14. Student Ambassadors in Leadership Training Workshop

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

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

17. CAMPUS Celebration for Seniors

18. CAMPUS Senior Celebration (CAMPUS honors seniors)

19. CAMPUS Senior Celebration (Seniors honor their parents)

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

21. CAMPUS Senior Celebration

22. CAMPUS Senior Celebration

23. 2008 Gates Millennium Scholarship Recipient (CAMPUS senior)

24. CAMPUS Graduates

25. 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

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

27. “Salliemae” Financial Aid Workshop for Parents

28. “Family Connection” Training for CAMPUS Parents

29. Application Process
Majority of applicants are selected from rising 9th grade applicant pool.
If spaces are available, upper-class students in grades can apply during late spring or early in the fall semester.
Applications are available through LCPS website and middle and high school guidance offices.