{"id":345,"date":"2017-08-12T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2017-08-12T13:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mi-alma.org\/?page_id=345"},"modified":"2022-09-15T06:54:03","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T10:54:03","slug":"exito-educativo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mi-alma.org\/exito-educativo\/","title":{"rendered":"E\u0301xito Educativo"},"content":{"rendered":"

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E\u0301xito Educativo is a partnership-based program that promotes academic success among Latino families. \u00a0This exciting after-school program brings Latino Parents and their students in high school together to learn about the requirements for high school graduation, the different sources of support and the pathways to college.<\/p>\n

The program consists of six (6) two-hour long modules. \u00a0Participants learn about the benefits of a college education, the importance of family members communicating with each other, school personnel, and peers. \u00a0They will also learn about the structure of U.S. higher education, the sources of financial aid, the importance of financial planning, and the college application and admissions process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Interested families will attend an orientation session to learn more about the program. \u00a0Both the parent(s) and the student(s) will be required to attend all six sessions, which will occur every two weeks during the semester.<\/p>\n

Program Objectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  1. Discover academic potential and view higher education as attainable.<\/li>\n
  2. Increase awareness of academic requirements for high school graduation.<\/li>\n
  3. Promote parent awareness of school systems and modes of involvement in the schools.<\/li>\n
  4. Enhance awareness of admission requirements at colleges and universities.<\/li>\n
  5. Provide information on financial planning for a college education.<\/li>\n
  6. Promote Career Exploration among Latino students.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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