Supportive Services Highlights for the School Year
Upward Mobility Program The School’s Upward
Mobility Program provides students with information
about other educational programs available to them
after they leave the Carlos Rosario School. Counselors
provide one-on-one counseling on higher education
opportunities in public and private colleges and
universities, vocational training programs, evaluation
referrals, the application and admission process, and
financial aid. Additionally, a representative from the
College Board was available twice a month to give
specialized attention to students applying for financial
aid and assist them with the application process.
Free Legal Clinic The DC Bar provided a series of four
legal clinics to Carlos Rosario students and members
of the Washington, DC community. The clinics were
held on Saturday mornings and were free and open to
the public.
Spring School Dance The Supportive Services
Department held a school dance in April to raise funds
for the Carlos Rosario scholarship program. More than
350 students attended this event, and over $15,000
was raised for scholarships.
Health Fair The School partnered with La Clínica del
Pueblo to provide blood pressure screenings, BMI
measurements, glucose level testing, nutritional information, and one-on-one health counseling to over 250
students. Information tables containing pamphlets,
guides, and samples of healthy foods were available to
the entire student body.
Tenant’s Rights Information Tables
The Legal
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