What is CAMPUS?Prepared by:

Mr. Christopher D. ClarkeCAMPUS Program Manager

Loudoun County Public Schools571 252-1017

chris.clarke@lcps.org

Purpose An academic and college preparation program

designed to meet the specific needs of students attending LCPS high schools

Serves over 500 students countywide Admission to and success in college are among the

goals of the program.

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

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 encouraged to attend at least 1 college visit per year.

College Visit to Johns Hopkins University

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

Mentorship Program with the Loudoun Laurels Foundation

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

CAMPUS Senior Celebration (CAMPUS honors seniors)

CAMPUS Senior Celebration(Seniors with CAMPUS Staff)

CAMPUS Senior Celebration(CAMPUS honors seniors and their parents)

CAMPUS Graduates

Parental Involvement

Asked to support their children in college search and application process

Asked to attend bi-monthly parent meetings Asked to serve as chaperones for college visits

Application Process

On-line CAMPUS applications are available through the LCPS website; located under the Services tab and then under the CAMPUS tab.

http://www.lcps.org/Page/120796

CAMPUS Selection Process 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 a historically under represented

population  May be considered socio-economically

disadvantaged

I’M FIRST: IST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS VIDEO LINKS

An online community celebrating first-generation college students and supporting those who will be. To open links:Highlight the link, then Right click then click “Open Hyperlink”

Gabe:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1Rcmq5IQ_I&feature=player_embedded

Tiara:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=oENtSPymUKk

Erika:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2ZEJNVKmtMU

Ray Lewis’s Inspirational 15 minute Speech

Legendary Baltimore Ravens NFL player Ray Lewis was in London to talk with the London School of Basketball kids. His mission was to inspire, encourage, motivate and share his story with them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjBgAKDQRx8&feature=youtu.be

CAMPUS

A WINNER NEVER QUITS &

A QUITTER NEVER WINS