Update (posted 5/18/11): Last night, experts on post-high school education offered parents and students insights and tips about preparing for college or trade school...and doing it early.
• "Start thinking about college NOW...Research says to begin no later than 6th grade. Waiting until your child gets to high school may be too late."
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Keynote Speaker Manny Barbera, Vice President, Silicon Valley Education Foundation (Download presentation slides - PDF 7.4 MG.)
- Third grade writing skills can be a predictor of post-high school success.
- Strong fifth grade math skills make meeting college A-G requirements more likely.
- Eighth grade Algebra I is a gateway course to college admission.
• "I wanted to thank you for the great program last night...I thought that it was very worthwhile and hope that you continue to offer similar events with the hopes of increased participation as time goes on."
— Camille Chijate, parent
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College Day - May 17, 2011
College-going culture refers to the environment, attitudes, and practices in schools and communities that encourage students and their families to obtain the information, to enhance access to and success in post-secondary education.
On May 17, 2011, the people of Campbell Union School District and its partners in the community celebrated College Day to promote the importance of post-secondary education. In fact, the City of Campbell has proclaimed May 17th as College Day. (see proclamation.)
El 17 de mayo del 2011, el personal del Distrito Escolar Unido de Campbell y sus compañeros en la comunidad celebra el Día de Colegio para promover la importancia de la educación postsecundaria. De hecho, la cuidad de Campbell ha proclamado el 17 de mayo como el Día del Colegio. (vea la proclamación.)
College Information Night
Noche de información sobre los colegios
At 6 PM, on May 17th, Campbell Union School District will host College Awareness Night. This informational evening will feature panelists from local community colleges, universities, the Culinary Institute and the Campbell Union High School District. Spanish interpreters will be present. Location: Monroe Middle School Event Center, 1055 S. Monroe St., San Jose 95128. Spanish interpreters will be present.
El evento será a las 6 de la tarde, el 17 de mayo, El Distrito Escolar Unido de Campbell patrocinara la Noche informativa sobre el Colegio. Esta tarde informativa presentará a participantes de colegios locales, universidades, el Instituto Culinario y el Distrito Unido de la Preparatoria de Campbell. Estarán presentes intérpretes que hablan español . Lugar: Escuela Monroe Middle en el salón de eventos, 1055 S. Monroe St., San José 95128.
See the flyer below for more details. / Vea el folleto para más detalles.
