Create college opportunities for Latino students

Our SV-SLI scholars continue to impress with their academics and community involvement.  Our Harrisonburg SLI scholars participated in the city's annual International Festival.  Our kids headed the "blowing up stereotypes" section of the festival.  Festival-goers could participate by writing, then blowing up stereotypes that have impacted their lives.  It was a fun-filled day which brought the entire community together.  SV-SLI was honored to be a part of the festival. 

Academically, our SV-SLI students continue on their college path.  Many of our scholars are involved in Advanced Placement and Dual-Enrollment courses.  These courses can count as credits toward college, offsetting the cost of student tuition in the future. 

As always, SV-SLI continutes to support all of our scholars by:

• paying for the costs associated with college prep classes.  Such expenses include AP testing fees, Dual Enrollment tuition, SAT fees, and other such fees. 
• providing our scholars with computer access if they do not have it at home.  In our digital age, students need to have access to technology to keep up with their peers and ensure equal opportunity.  We provide laptop computers to scholars in need. 
• conducting our own college prep course.  A college professor leads our SV-SLI students through activities to introduce the scholars to the rigorous coursework they will encounter in college.  The course helps students understand time-management and focuses on skill building (critical reading, study skills, writing with purpose). 
• continuing our mentorship program.  Each scholar has a mentor from a local university who helps guide the scholar through the process of preparing for college. 
• setting up college experiences.  Our scholars go on field trips to local (and regional) universities with board members and mentors.  These experiences provide scholars with a better understanding of college life. 

Your contribution to the Shenandoah Valley-Scholars' Latino Initiative helps us continue to serve our scholars in Harrisonburg and Winchester.  We thank you again for your generous support!