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