Chairperson’s Corner
We are rapidly approaching the end of another successful school year. I hope you were able to attend the Spring Parent Coffee. If not, you missed a wonderful evening and an opportunity to stay in touch with current happenings in minority achievement at Westfield.
Congratulations to all of our 2008 graduating seniors. We wish each of you continued success as you enter the next stage of your adult experience.
It goes without saying that the success of this committee is entirely due to the volunteer services of many parents, educators, administrators and friends of Westfield High School. I’d like to take this opportunity to extend a sincere thank you to everyone for all your hard work and commitment to the goals and mission of this committee.
Visit the site often as we continuously update the site with information you can use.
http://ptsa.westfieldhs.org/MinorityAC/minorityAchievement.htm.
There is a wealth of information in this edition of the MAC. Please take time to read the articles and take advantage of the many opportunities at WHS to get involved and become an advocate for your child. Have a great and relaxing summer.
Minority Achievement Committee,
Mark Richardson, Committee Chair
If you would like to know more about the Minority Achievement Committee, or would like to join our committee, please contact Mark Richardson at mac@westfieldhs.org or complete the online member form. We would love to have your participation.
Minority Achievement Homepage
Meetings/Events:
- The National Bar Association Crump Law Camp will be held July 6 - 19 in Washington, DC. Applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2008. Applicants must be 14 -17 when camp begins and entering the 9th-11th grade in the fall of 2008. Please go to the web site to see the brochure and application for more information.
- Upcoming 2008 College Fairs
- View Pictures from the 1st Annual MAC BBQ May 2007
The planned dates for the Minority achievement Committee meetings for 2007-2008 school year will be every third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the library (unless otherwise noted:)
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Parent Coffee Dates:
- October 17, 2007, 7:00 p.m.- Lecture Hall
- December 18, 2007, 7:00 p.m.- Cafeteria
- March 12, 2008, 7:00 p.m.- Lecture Hall
- June 5, 2008, 5:00 p.m.- Cafeteria
Newsletters & Meeting Minutes & Handbook
- MAC Newsletter editor contact information - celeste_R_peterson@Raytheon.com
- Next release is scheduled for mid-February
- View Minutes and Newsletters
- WHS MAC Handbook (PDF 187kb)
Scholarships
- 2008 Scholarship Resource Guide
- List of latest Minority Scholarship Program Web Sites
College Resources
- Granville Academy, a 501 c3, tuition free, after-school coaching and counseling program. Read more at their web site.
- Open houses for African American and Latino students at UVA is of interest and value to minority students.
- Fairfax County Public School- Office of Student Services College Partnership Program
- HBCU On-Site Admission Guidelines
- HBCU College Festival Seminar Registration Form
Student Achievement
In today's changing economy the need for advanced skills and technical knowledge is growing. Showing our children that we value learning and education is important and will pay off in the long run as they mature. When you're involved in your child's education, your child achieves more. (Read more)
Related Links:
- BITS Homepage Effective immediately, BITS will no longer accept late arrivals after 9:40 am. Students and tutors are expected to arrive and sign in by 9:30. It is distracting for groups already working to have late arrivals join their groups. Please note, we changed our start time to 9:30 this year to accommodate those who had trouble getting here on time at 9:00 AM.
- College Resource: The Federal Student Aid web site located at: www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov will help families explore their financial aid options as early as the freshman year of high school. A free database of scholarship opportunities for FCPS students is located at: http://www.fcps.edu/ssseapps/scholarshipdb . Local sponsors have created opportunities specifically for Fairfax County students. These local, as well as state and national scholarships, are updated weekly throughout the school year.
- FCPS Search Summer Programs
- CPMSAC web site: www.CPMSAC.org. Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student Achievement Committee is a Community based organization that provides support programs to students and parents to achieve academic excellence.