College Backpack has been established to assist economically underprivileged and ethnically underrepresented students in pursuit of careers in education. It is designed to offer assistance with college selection, sustention and professional development, in order to increase employability. Though there is an emphasis placed on assisting students of specific socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, all are welcome to attend. However, they must meet the prerequisites.

1. PREP IN YOUR STEP
INTEREST MEETING
ORGANIZED BY
TAMEKA FORD, OWNER/DIRECTOR
COLLEGE BACKPACK

2. MISSION
• College Backpack has been established to assist economically
underprivileged and ethnically underrepresented students in pursuit of
careers in education. It is designed to offer assistance with college
selection, sustention and professional development, in order to increase
employability.
• Though there is an emphasis placed on assisting students of specific
socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, all are welcome to attend.
However, they must meet the prerequisites.

3. PREP IN YOUR STEP
• Designed for high school students
• Prepares students for their steps upward to college and beyond
• Course duration: Saturdays, October 29- November 19, 2016, from 10:00 am-
2:00 pm; adult SAT prep class, 2:30- 4:30 pm
• The hybrid curriculum includes:
• SAT preparation
• Reading
• Writing
• Math

4. PREP IN YOUR STEP
• Life Skills
• Anti-bullying
• Auto loans
• College Life
• Finance
• Health and Wellness
• Insurance coverage
• Real Estate
• Guest Speakers
• Travel

5. PREP IN YOUR STEP
• STEM Activities
• Essays on STEM topics
• Travel to STEM-based organizations
• Involves students, parents, and education professionals
• Trips are scheduled for October 21-23
• Holiday Inn Washington- Capitol
• Students under 18 must be accompanied by adults
• Possible destinations:
• HU Homecoming
• Open houses for HU Schools and Colleges
• Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
• Goddard Visitor Center in Greenbelt, Maryland

6. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
• Scientific calculators
• Perforated notebooks
• Writing utensils
• Access to an offsite computer
• Laptops (optional)
• Students must be currently enrolled in Algebra II or its equivalent
• Access to an offsite computer
• Edmodo (hybrid portion of the course)

7. PAYMENT
• $200 enrollment fee
• $100 deposit is due by the first class (cash, certified check or
money order)
• The balance can be paid in two weekly $50 installments
• Students will discontinue the course if one weekly installment is
missed.

8. SESSION 1
• Return registration forms
• Last day to pay deposit
• Pre-testing from practice tests
• Career and college interest surveys
• Trip to nutritional restaurants on Main Street
• Guest speaker- nutrition coach

9. SESSION 2
• Discuss college selection process
• Math instruction
• Discuss essays and go to Morris Library
• Guest speaker- financial advisor, realtor

10. SESSION 3
• Math and reading comprehension
• Essay Q and A
• Trip to Cleveland Avenue auto dealership(s)
• Guest speaker- auto dealership owner

11. SESSION 4
• Post- testing
• Career and college interest survey
• Guest speaker on anti-bullying
• End of course party

12. • The agenda for any given session is subject to
change due to unforeseen circumstances.