College outreach goes beyond the classroom
Posted on November 10, 2014 by Azniv Derdzakyan in News
Azniv Derdzakyan
Opinion Editor
Parents have started a new program called “Promotores de la Educación” to educate parents on helping students reach the goal of going to college.
Three parents were trained in a workshop by “Padres Promotores de la Educación” at Santa Ana College. Xenia Lopez, Silvia Chalco, and Socorro Callejas learned about financial aid, calculating GPA, SAT testing and more.
This program is a step in the California Academic Partnership Program according to Dr. Juan Francisco Lara, CAPP facilitator. “Hollywood High School parents who are part of this program are inspirational because they take action,” said Lara. Math Coach and CAPP Grant Coordinator, Geoffrey Buck is there to make sure everything goes smoothly.
These three parents presented in front of others at the Coffee with the Principal and enlisted some parents in the program. They are planning to reach out to middle school parents as well. On Nov. 17, parents will visit Bancroft middle school to inform the parents, at an early stage, the process of what to do to get into college.
They will have a series of five workshops. The first workshop is expected to be in Jan. of 2015. If parents would like to know about the dates they should contact the parent center.
Principal Alejandra Sanchez said, “I am very excited because it aligns to the college and career plan.”
They believe the parent involvement is not as high as they want it to be. The parents are positive and optimistic about engaging more parents. “We want to instill within the students the perspective on the processes and the passion to do better,” said Lopez.
Chalco wishes parents take advantage of the opportunities the parents are offering like the lessons. She would like parents to join and stay committed.
Callejas said students who need help can come to them anytime and their questions will stay confidential. “Our major goal here is to ensure that all are eligible to go to college and have a better life,” she said.
Everybody is welcome, including teachers, students, and parents.
