If you are a parent of a high school student and are asking just one of these questions:
How can I afford to send my child to college?
Do I make too much money to qualify for financial aid?
Are out-of-state college costs higher than in-state costs?
My student is a freshman - is it too early to start planning for college?
Can't I find all the college information I need from the Internet?
How can my student athlete be noticed by college coaches?
...then College Partnership has the answer you are looking for!

Fairfax County Public Schools College Partnership Program

College Partnership Program
(CPP)
Purpose

Program Features
The essential elements of the CPP, which are described below, include:
(1) college orientation, (2) academic counseling and monitoring, (3) academic support, (4) personal development training, (5) student mentoring, and (6) parent involvement. College Orientation provided by colleges and universities; includes college and career planning, financial aid options, residential enrichment programs, and campus visits.

CPP Goals
Academic Counseling and Monitoring
Provided by school counselors, college representatives, and school-based Advocates with assistance from CPP staff to maintain ongoing support for students and parents

Academic Support
Provided by adult and peer study group facilitators from the schools, community, and businesses to assist students in achieving satisfactory results in the classroom

Personal Development Training
Facilitated by school-based Advocates and CPP staff to empower students with ability to think independently, communicate effectively, manage conflict, set goals, and develop leadership skills

Student Mentoring
Provided by volunteer staff from local businesses to support, motivate, and inspire students to excel in and out of school

Parent Involvement
Provided by parents of students at each school; includes learning experiences and activities for students such as chess, investment planning, money management, and instruction in mathematics and science using videodisc educational programs

CPP Meeting Times
The College Partnership Program meets one Monday per month as determined by the Advocates and members.


2005-06
CPP Advocates
Ms. Shelli M. Carpenter, Special Ed. English Teacher
Mrs. Lita C. Sobers, Class of '09 Admin. Asst.
Mr. Alex Turner, History Teacher
Administrator - Mrs. Shannon Tully, Director of Student Services

CPP Officers
&
Student Leadership Representatives

President
Sam Nur

Vice Presidents
Angel Espinoza
Trudy Ochere

Secretary
Leeza Bright

Student Leadership Council Representatives
Alicia Robinson
Jaleel Sanjak