What is CAMPUS?
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What is CAMPUS?
Prepared by:
Mr. Christopher D. ClarkeCAMPUS 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
Seeks to support and encourage students who demonstrate ability to achieve academic success and college admission
Serves over 500 students countywide
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)
2-Day Summer Seminar College and university visits College and scholarship preparation Community service projects and activities Leadership development
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
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 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)
Community Service Projects
Student Ambassadors
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
CAMPUS Student Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors in Leadership Training Workshop
Student Ambassadors at Executive Youth Leadership Summit at U.S. Capitol
Student Ambassadors at Executive Youth Leadership Summit at U.S. Capitol
CAMPUS Celebration for Seniors - 2010
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
CAMPUS Senior Celebration
2010 Gates Millennium Scholarship Recipient (CAMPUS senior)
CAMPUS Graduates - 2009
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
“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 9th grade applicant pool.
If spaces are available, upper-class students in grades 10-11 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.
Campus Selection Process Potential aptitude for post-secondary education Leadership potential Demonstrated interest in advanced learning Teacher recommendations 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 an historically under represented
population May be considered socio-economically
disadvantaged