WJHS Minority Scholars Program

    Program Coordinator
    Imani Ladson
    301-803-7128

     

    Mission of MSP:

    • To increase the academic achievement of minority students (African-American and Hispanic) and the number of minority students in Honors and Advanced Placement classes
    • To develop positive and effective relationships between staff and students

    MSP Priorities

    • Mentoring/Support
    • Tutoring/Support
    • Events/Speakers/Trips
    • Academic Support and Follow Up
    • Emerging Scholar Identification (e.g., mid-year moves)
    • Feeder School Outreach
    • Bilingual Newsletter
     

    MSP Support Activitites

    • Periodic lunch time meetings
    • Social/emotional support (e.g., support groups)
    • Honors and AP support (e.g., tutoring)
    • Field trips and guest speakers
    • College and career preparation sessions (e.g., SAT/ACT prep)
    • Scholarship and financial aid seminars
    • Job shadowing and mentoring opportunities
    • Community service
    • Portfolio development
     

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    MSP Faculty Committee

    Program Coordinator: Imani Ladson, Counseling Services

    • Mr. Nico Atencio, Social Studies
    • Mr. Jason Campbell, PE
    • Mr. Mark Churchwell, World Languages
    • Ms. Nicole McCarn, Social Studies
    • Mr. George Lavelle, Tech Ed
    • Ms. Amanda McAndrew, World Languages
    • Mr. Chris Merrill, Social Studies
    • Ms. Regina Rodriguez, Administration
    • Mr. Tom Rogers, Science
    • Ms. Elaina VanCuran, English

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