Education United States Project #16585

Create college opportunities for Latino students

by Shenandoah Valley Scholars Latino Initiative Inc

Project Report | Aug 8, 2016
SVSLI update August 2016

By Kirk Moyers | Board Member

The beginning of the school year is here! Handley High and Harrisonburg High have each selected five students as scholars for SVSLI. Each school now has a cohort of scholars representing the next three graduating classes. Ninth grade students are already asking how they can become scholars--the word is out about how SVSLI can help students reach their college dreams.

Our outgoing scholars are preparing for their first year of college. Each graduating scholar received a new laptop computer and a scholarship from SVSLI. This would not be possible without your donations!

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!

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