District of Columbia College Access Program (DC-CAP)

Wizards hold essay contest in honor of Dr. E.B. Henderson

Wizards hold essay contest in honor of Dr. E.B. Henderson For the second consecutive year, the Washington Wizards will host an essay contest for high school students.

Only 3 hours left of ! Make your donation to DC-CAP now and offer your support on this day of giving. Go to https://www.domore24.org/dccap and provide your gift before time runs out!

is almost over! Answer the call by supporting DC-CAP today. Go to https://www.domore24.org/dccapand provide your donation before midnight!

Today is , and is helping local nonprofits in the raise funds across DC, Maryland and Virginia. Encourage everyone you know to do more by donating $100 to achieve equity in our region. Check out https://www.domore24.org/dccap to donate and learn more.

Save the date! DC-CAP is participating in ’s 10th Annual on May 18! The 24-hour day of giving will help raise money for nonprofits serving the including DC-CAP. Can’t wait to give? Provide your gift early at DoMore24.org!

DC-CAP’s Alpha Leadership Project (ALP) was launched in 2007 for young men of color in the DC public and public charter high schools. One of the goals of ALP was to increase the number of college enrollees amongst this student population by providing counseling, scholarships, and mentoring services. Since its inception, ALP has served 1,150 participants and awarded more than $1.1 million in scholarships. The program receives tremendous support from its mentors who work directly with the students to help them succeed in their educational process. Learn how DC-CAP’s Alpha Leadership Project and mentors make a difference - https://alp.dccap.org/. Points of Light

Today is the beginning of ! A special thank you to our Alpha Leadership Project mentors who assist and empower young men of color as they navigate the educational process. The Alpha Leadership Project is committed to providing students the guidance they need to improve their academic achievement, increase their possibility of graduating from high school, and prepare them to be socially and academically prepared to enroll in and graduate from college. Learn how DC-CAP’s Alpha Leadership mentors make a difference https://alp.dccap.org/.

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SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING STILL AVAILABLE!

Available for DC public/public charter school grads from HS classes of 2015-2020! If you have not applied, submit unofficial transcript, SAR, institutional financial aid award info and DC-CAP Authorization - ASAP so we can determine your eligibility for funding. Send to [email protected].

Apply for the DC-CAP University Partnership Scholarship by January 31. The application can be found here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UP2021

DC-CAP scholarship funding is still available to DC public/public charter school grads from HS classes of 2015-2020! If you have not applied, submit unofficial transcript, SAR, institutional financial aid award info and DC-CAP Authorization to [email protected] ASAP so we can determine your eligibility for funding.

Make a Donation Today! https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/DCCAP/donate

OSSE Scholars Summer Enrichment Program | osse

OSSE Scholars Summer Enrichment Program | osse OSSE Scholars provides high-achieving, academically motivated, students who exhibit financial need with the opportunity to attend selective summer college programs.

DC-CAP is appreciative of The Boeing Company's continued support of our STEM Incentive and Scholarship Program. Because of our partnership, we are creating a pipeline of the next generation of STEM professionals.

We stand with all those who are working to create a more inclusive, more equitable world. 57 years ago today was the historic March on Washington to fight for civil rights.

Today, we honor that event by awarding more than $10 million in charitable grants to 20 nonprofits advancing racial equity and social justice reforms in the United States.

Meet our partners: https://bit.ly/34FxtZs

Ahead of the first day of school, DCPS is distributing devices and hotspots to families.

https://wjla.com/features/spotlight-on-education/closing-digital-divide-dcps-online-instruction

In order to , families in need of a device should complete the survey at dcps.tech/survey by August 21.

Unable to complete the survey? Contact your school for help.

Not sure if your child's device will support learning at home? Visit dcpsreopenstrong.com/resources/technology/

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Get ready for the virtual graduation ceremony of our seniors at Ballou High School. Our students have worked so hard – let's celebrate them! Stream the ceremony at 11 a.m. here: bit.ly/Ballou2020

Let’s celebrate the accomplishments of Eastern High School's graduating class! Stream the ceremony at 10 a.m. here: bit.ly/EasternHS2020

It’s time to celebrate seniors at Luke C Moore Opportunity Academy and cheer them on as they take the next step in their journey! Stream the graduation ceremony at 12 p.m. here: bit.ly/LukeCMoore2020

Today at 3 p.m., we will commemorate the graduating seniors at Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Stream the ceremony: bit.ly/DESA2020

It’s time to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating seniors at Washington Metropolitan High School! Stream the ceremony at 11 a.m. here: bit.ly/WashMet2020

It’s time to honor the inaugural class at Ron Brown College Preparatory High School! You are the first, and we are so proud of you! Stream the ceremony at 6 p.m. here: bit.ly/RonBrown2020

We are so proud of the graduates at Cardozo High School! Stream tonight’s ceremony at 6 p.m. here: bit.ly/Cardozo2020

McKinley Technology High School – we can’t wait to honor all that you have done at DCPS! Stream the ceremony right now: bit.ly/McKinleyHS2020

It’s time to celebrate the Class of at Ballou STAY. Stream the ceremony at 3 p.m. here: bit.ly/BallouSTAY2020

We are so proud of the graduating seniors at Wilson High School! Join us in celebrating their accomplishments at 7 p.m. Stream the ceremony: bit.ly/WilsonGrad2020

It’s time to honor the accomplishments of the seniors at Coolidge High School! Stream the ceremony at 6 p.m. here: bit.ly/Coolidge2020

Let’s cheer on the Class of 2020 at H.D. Woodson High School!

Columbia Heights Educational Campus seniors, we’re ready to celebrate you! Stream the graduation ceremony at 2 p.m. here: bit.ly/CHECHS2020

This morning, at 10 a.m., we will commemorate the Class of . Stream the graduation ceremony: bit.ly/Dunbar2020

It’s time to send the seniors at School Without Walls High School on the next step of their journey! Stream the ceremony at 6 p.m. here: bit.ly/SWWHS2020

Get ready for the virtual graduation ceremony of our seniors at Roosevelt STAY. Our students have worked so hard – let's celebrate them! Stream the ceremony at 4 p.m. here: bit.ly/RSTAYJune2020Graduation

This morning, at 10 a.m., we will commemorate the Class of . Stream the graduation ceremony: bit.ly/Dunbar2020

Let’s celebrate the accomplishments of Phelps ACE High School's graduating class. Stream the ceremony at 3 p.m. today: bit.ly/Phelps2020

DCPS has released the academic calendar for School Year 2020-2021. We will add five instructional days for students by reducing three professional development days for staff to accommodate as much in-person instruction as health conditions allow.

To help students transition into SY20-21, we will hold a Summer Bridge program for students entering grades 3, 6, and 9. If health conditions allow, Summer Bridge will take place in-person Monday through Thursday from August 10-13 and 17-20. Advance registration will be required.

The first day of school for students is Monday, August 31, 2020, and the last day of school for students is Thursday, June 24, 2021. Explore the full SY20-21 calendar online at dcps.dc.gov/page/dcps-calendars.

It’s time to celebrate the Class of at Banneker High School! Stream the ceremony at 4:30 p.m. here: bit.ly/Banneker2020

Best Practices to Engage Students Virtually from DC-CAP Leaders - National College Attainment Network

Best Practices to Engage Students Virtually from DC-CAP Leaders - National College Attainment Network When the coronavirus outbreak struck, the team at the District of Columbia College Access Program (widely known as DC-CAP) worked harder than ever to transition their programming to the virtual environment. For the past few months, they have been meeting the emerging needs of students and their fami...