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SPRING TRIPS 2014 Bronx Prep College Office ffice
College Trips
Camp Ramapo
Community Service
BPCO Overview of Spring Trips 2014
9th Grade
Community Service
CPR/AED/First Aid
Training
Pinegrove Ranch
10th Grade
Camp Ramapo
11th Grade
College Trips
SPRING TRIPS 2014 | BPCO 2
B R O N X P R E P A R A T O R Y C H A R T E R S C H O O L
C O L L E G E O F F I C E
9th
grade had a very busy and
rewarding Spring Trip week this year.
They received life-saving CPR, AED &
first aid training, volunteered at
various community centers, parks &
food pantries and visited Pinegrove
Ranch where most students engaged
in activities such as horseback riding,
archery & rock climbing for the first
time.
The goals of these trips are to
Expose and challenge
students through a variety of
experiences
Empower and educate them
on how to be active members
of their communities
Develop a sense of
accomplishment through
helping and caring for others
Inspire students to do more!
Bronx Prep’s 7 C’s + 1 were heavily interwoven into the objectives of these trips with a strong focus on Community and Caring. 9
th grade
surpassed all expectations and received the following feedback from their community service hosts. It was wonderful. The seniors were so
impressed with how polite and well-
behaved the kids are. They enjoyed
interacting with them. I hope the
students felt the same.
- Moshulu Montefiore Community
Center
I can report that your group did quite
well and they seemed to be happily
engaged. Thank you for sending the
students to volunteer.
- Harlem Stock & Shop
I would like to express my heartfelt
appreciation too for all the volunteer
kids and Ms. Flores, the Chaperone, for
offering their time yesterday to help
us! And I'm glad to hear that they
learned something too! Thank you!
-Jewish Board of Family & Children’s
Services
Student volunteers were great
company for the classrooms and I
hope they enjoyed their time as well!
Thank you for setting up this
opportunity with us and thank you to
the student volunteers.
-Kingsbridge Heights Community
Center
Everything went very well both days…
We actually got a lot done and
removed a lot of vines before they had
the chance to start growing this spring.
-Friends of Van Cortlandt Park
I was able to explain the planned craft
project to your students and they did
an excellent job leading the activity
with the children.
-New York Cares
When asked if community service
placements were found to be
worthwhile, Bronx Prep chaperones
replied,
“Yes. I think it is really important that
both the boys and girls are exposed to
nurturing and role model experiences
in settings like this. The community
center was very welcoming and
offered the appropriate amount of
challenge and responsibility for the
students. I think having smaller groups
here really helped a lot.
-Kingsbridge Heights Community Center
Head Start Program
Another teacher wrote,
“Today was Amazing. I witnessed, Akisha Kamara, Chris Mata, Crismary Mateo, Josmer Marte, Saylin Gomez, and Jural Morton use the 7C's + 1. I saw our mission in action. They worked together to help the customers with their shopping. They used communication as a team effectively. Chris was a translator for the customers. Akisha and Jural used their Spanish language vocabulary to communicate and did a great job. Everyone kept their cool when customers got a little "crazy" and above all did it with a smile”.
-Foodbank NYC Harlem Stock & Shop
This year 79% of our 9th
graders participated in community service and 90% received CPR, AED and first aid certification. We anticipate even higher numbers for next year’s 9
th
grade and we will continue to provide opportunities for students to utilize what they’ve learned and become more active members of their communities.
9th Grade Gives Back! By BPCO
by BPCO
SPRING TRIPS 2014 | BPCO 3
CPR Certification Recipients Vialexa Abreu
Dervin Almonte
Janette Almonte
Raymond Amparo
Nanayaa Amponsah
Devon Andrade
Christopher Arias
Kurtis Asante
Priscilla Aurthur
Amanda Barth
Jennifer Barth
Gabriel Bautista
Aeris Bennerson
Christopher Candelario
Abraham Carrasco
Jayvonn Chaney
Catherine Concepcion
Joshua Cruz
Jerrayah Dawson
Gabriella De La Cruz
Dieynaba Dieng
Keven Disen
Nikki Drakeford
Tiffany Drayton
Lateek Evans
Gilberto Ferrer
Zusybeth Flores
Isaiah Gill
Jordan Goethe
Saylin Gomez
Francisco Guanilo
Wellington Guerrero
Khaliq Harris
Glenneisha Hazel
Julissa Henriquez
Esmeralda Hidalgo
Kenneth Hines
Tyriq Janette
Abubakari Jawara
Mariama Jawara
Naomi Johnson
Maryam Kabba
Akisha Kamara
Moriba Kante
Kiyah Keyes
Fatoumata Kouyate
Gideon Kwarteng
Nija Lee
Rebecca Lindsay
Josmer Marte
Te’Amani Martin
Christopher Mata
Crismary Mateo
Josmar Mateo
Dantella Mensah
David Merino
Jamari Mitchell
John Morales
Jural Morton
Emmanuel Nuñez
Sorimar Ortiz
Vanessa Osei
Bryan Perozo
Manuela Reyes
Hector Rivera
Angie Sanchez
Merlin Sanoja
Angel Santana-Alvira
Jayzean Santillana
Daniel Simpson
Travis Smoker
Abdul Sylla
Dorothy Thomas
Tavan Thomas
Thevannie Thomas
Kimora Tillery
Dion Uzibor
Anderson Vargas
Suhairy Vega
Chance Wilkerson
Dejona Wilson
Tejona Wilson
Jassiah Winston
SPRING TRIPS 2014 | BPCO 4
Community Service Certificate Recipients
Vialexa Abreu
Dervin Almonte
Janette Almonte
Raymond Amparo
Nanayaa Amponsah
Devon Andrade
Christopher Arias
Kurtis Asante
Priscilla Aurthur
Amanda Barth
Jennifer Barth
Edward Bracero
Chris Candelario
Abraham Carrasco
Jayvonn Chaney
Catherine Concepcion
Joshua Cruz
Jerrayah Dawson
Gabriella De La Cruz
Dieynaba Dieng
Keven Disen
Niki Drakeford
Tiffany Drayton
Lateek Evans
Gilberto Ferrer
Isaiah Gil
Jordan Goethe
Saylin Gomez
Francisco Guanilo
Wellington Guerrero
Khaliq Harris
Glenneisha Hazel
Julissa Henriquez
Esmerald Hildago
Kenneth Hines
Abubakari Jawara
Mariama Jawara
Maryam Kabba
Akisha Kamara
Kiyah Keyes
Fatoumata Kouyate
Gideon Kwarteng
Nija Lee
Rebecca Lindsay
Ashley Lopez
Josmer Marte
Te'Amani Martin
Christopher Mata
Crismary Mateo
Dantella Mensah
David Merino
Jamari Mitchell
John Morales
Jural Morton
Vanessa Osei
Bryan Perozo
Freddy Rojas
Angie Sanchez
Merlin Sanoja
Angel Santana-Alvira
Jayzean Santillana
Daniel Simpson
Dorothy Thomas
Tavan Thomas
Thevannie Thomas
Kimora Tillery
Dion Uzibor
Anderson Vargas
Chance Wilkerson
Dejona Wilson
Tejona Wilson
Jassiah Winston
Evelyn Wroten
SPRING TRIPS 2014 | BPCO 5
10th GRADE at the TOP By BPCO
Spring Trips 2014
STUDENTS TACKLE HIGH ROPES ACTIVITY BRONX PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
This spring our 10th
grade students went to Camp Ramapo in Rhinebeck, New York for a three day adventure. Our students will progress through four phases of “readiness” during their high school years. Each year we present themes through foundational words for character building based on our core values, called the 7C’s +1 of Bronx Prep;
curiosity, commitment, competence, character, confidence, caring, community, and communication.
The purpose of our trip to Ramapo was to give our students an opportunity to practice teamwork, build confidence, and exercise mental toughness (endurance). Here’s what some of the staff at Camp Ramapo had to say about our students and their experience:
“This experience was a great one for me. The students were extremely mature,
poised and worked excellently with each other. Their open-mindedness and ability to reflect made the retreat one I won't forget. The whole trip was a highlight, but one thing they said really resonated with me. They advised me that even though they've known each other for 6 years, they learned more about each other during their 48
hours with us then the time prior. The individuals in my group were Bernice, Faranah, Christine, Melony, Elizabeth, Malik, Michael, and Chris. Dr. Coven and Ms. Teperman were the chaperones. The latter had the same attitude as the students which helped tremendously.” -Cliff
“My name is Marcus and I was a small group facilitator for Bronx Prep last week. I had a great group of students with me, about 11. One of the things I really liked seeing during our time together was so many of the teens taking on different leadership roles. From the quieter ones to the more outspoken ones, all took on
some form of leadership during their time here. Because we had three days together as a small group, I also got to see the team grow over time. At the beginning there was a lot of arguing and communication was a struggle with the group because of lack of listening and trusting each other as well as putting
SPRING TRIPS 2014 | BPCO 6
Teamwork Makes the BP Dream Work!
each other down. After the first day, this was not a problem anymore. The team was working much better together and started trusting and supporting one another. During high ropes and low ropes I really saw the team working as one; cheering each other on, challenging each other, and really stepping out of their comfort zone. By end of their time here, my team looked as if they had been together much longer than three days. I feel that they went back to Bronx Prep as friends and with the skills to better their community. I hope this is helpful! I really
enjoyed my time with your school and hope you find a way to come back up again!” - Marcus “From what I saw the students were on the whole very "into" the program, enthusiastic about the challenges we presented, and were fully willing and able to help each other through ups and downs. The low and high ropes challenges were highlights for many, as was the "Into the Wild" series of outdoor activities built around hypothetical survival skill
scenarios.” –Jay Jasper Our lead chaperone, Ms. Teperman, said, “hearing the students encouraging and supporting one another during the high ropes challenge…was
refreshing.” Thank you BP staff and 10th
graders for a job well done!
Lisa Wilson Lissette Nunez Daphney Estrada Stephanie Pena Bempa Ashia Cristofer Lopez Faranah Balbuena Elizabeth Sandoval Bernice Frempong Kelvin Amartey Kelvin Uraga Herbert Nyarko Jessy Santiago Johanser Valdez Jada Beeston Albert Torres Jennifer Castillo
Patrick Palmer Justin Cordero James Loving Thomas Stephanie Alvarado Shelsy Saenz Jessica Maxwell Jessena Maxwell Nourou Gaiya Melany Aguirre Chelsea Fosu Zariyah Harris Elijah Santos Phyllis Neequaye Radina Johnson Romell Johnson Stephen Durosaiye Tiffany Pacheco Brianna Maldonado Danny De La Rosa Michael Castillo Chimoabi Chikezie
Aziym Reid Danielle Miller Alba Valerio Ali Abdulai Jeremy Adom Sabiratu Moumouni Malik Brown John Green Khalia Lee Kelvin Uraga Teanna May Jahima Smith Jordan Sabb Zharia Francis Angelique De Jesus Karen Flores Ashley Carter Christine Canarena Daejah Guity Allim Kamara Kayode Oladapo
10th Grade “Climbing to the Top Together” Award Recipients by BPCO
SPRING TRIPS 2014 | BPCO 7
Before planning spring 2014 college visits, 11th grade students had the opportunity to vote on which colleges they wanted to visit. Students also met with College Office counselors to share their ideas and views about how they think college visits would best support their needs and goals prior to becoming seniors. As a result, the spring college trips this year were a total success.
One of the key differences between the spring trips and previous fall trips was that spring college trips were focused primarily on 11th grade students and based on their academic profiles. The chaperones on the trips also graded students daily in areas of punctuality, attire, conduct, participation and college content knowledge using a grading rubric. The rubric grades ranged from zero, being totally unacceptable, to 3 being excellent. Most students’ scores ranged from 10-15 with 15 being the highest score.
The colleges that each group visited were schools that matched the students’ academic profiles. These schools also have good financial aid programs according to the website BigFuture.org (a College Board Website).
After spring college trips, the students and staff filled out surveys about their experiences. Most of the students really enjoyed the trips saying that these colleges and universities are schools that they are going to consider applying to during the fall of their senior year. The staff felt the trips were organized and manageable.
Chijoke Chikazie an 11th grade student said “I like the SAT optional schools and financial aid” at some of the schools.
Nasir Ross said at Holy Cross “I like the camaraderie between the students encouraged by the college through its programs.”
11 Grade College Trips By BPCO
“Being able to visit top-tier schools such as Bates was enlightening, both for the students and myself. We have a lot of work to do to prepare our students for success at that level, and seeing the end helps us all know where to begin - and how much harder to push!” -Jonthon Coulson, AP English Teacher & Chaperone
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Essence Gibbs Harvey Gomez Christine Gomez Miguel Gomez Joseph Gonzalez Jamai Grant Emily Heras Earl J James IV Keyla Johnson Temitope Kayode Khadi jah Lewis Crystal Lopez Raymond Manu Ashley McKie Michael J . Memedoski Steven Mercedes Morgan Miller Kyle Mil ler Leximil Montalvo Karielys Morales Kaitlyn Moyston Darwin Nivar
Victoria Olanipekun Angel Pena Chanice Penny Eduardo Portocarrero James Ramirez Shanazia Richards Jasmine Rodu lfo Michael Rosar io Nasir Ross Jennifer Rueda Tyreese Smith Raphael Sosa Essance Spears Hajara Tambadou Reinaldo Tirado Michael Troncoso Sara Udej i Lourdes Valdez Shyanne Washington John Zaruma
11th Grade College Trip Participants