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Prep in your stepINTEREST MEETINGOrganized by Tameka Ford,
Owner/DirectorCOLLEGE BACKPACK
Mission
College Backpack has been established to assist economically
underprivileged and ethnically underrepresented students in pursuit
of careers in education. It is designed to offer assistance with
college selection, sustention and professional development, in
order to increase employability. Though there is an emphasis placed
on assisting students of specific socioeconomic and ethnic
backgrounds, all are welcome to attend. However, they must meet the
prerequisites.
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Designed for high school studentsPrepares students for their
steps upward to college and beyondCourse duration: Saturdays,
October 29- November 19, 2016, from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm; adult SAT
prep class, 2:30- 4:30 pm The hybrid curriculum includes:SAT
preparationReadingWritingMath
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Life SkillsAnti-bullyingAuto loansCollege LifeFinanceHealth and
WellnessInsurance coverageReal EstateGuest SpeakersTravel
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STEM Activities Essays on STEM topicsTravel to STEM-based
organizationsInvolves students, parents, and education
professionalsTrips are scheduled for October 21-23Holiday Inn
Washington- CapitolStudents under 18 must be accompanied by
adultsPossible destinations:HU Homecoming Open houses for HU
Schools and CollegesSmithsonian Air and Space MuseumGoddard Visitor
Center in Greenbelt, Maryland
Program requirementsScientific calculatorsPerforated
notebooksWriting utensilsAccess to an offsite computerLaptops
(optional)Students must be currently enrolled in Algebra II or its
equivalentAccess to an offsite computer Edmodo (hybrid portion of
the course)
Payment$200 enrollment fee$100 deposit is due by the first class
(cash, certified check or money order)The balance can be paid in
two weekly $50 installmentsStudents will discontinue the course if
one weekly installment is missed.
Session 1
Return registration formsLast day to pay depositPre-testing from
practice testsCareer and college interest surveysTrip to
nutritional restaurants on Main StreetGuest speaker- nutrition
coach
Session 2
Discuss college selection processMath instructionDiscuss essays
and go to Morris LibraryGuest speaker- financial advisor,
realtor
Session 3Math and reading comprehensionEssay Q and ATrip to
Cleveland Avenue auto dealership(s)Guest speaker- auto dealership
owner
Session 4Post- testingCareer and college interest surveyGuest
speaker on anti-bullying End of course party
The agenda for any given session is subject to change due to
unforeseen circumstances.
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