Annual Report 2012-13 | Page 18

Supportive Services Breaking Down Barriers to Success 1. The Carlos Rosario School provides essential support services to address potential barriers to student persistence in attaining their educational goals. Services are offered in four major languages: English, Spanish, Amharic, and Vietnamese. The Supportive Services Department provides development opportunities to the student body and serves as a bridge to student success within the larger DC community. Key services include: •Individual bilingual counseling •Job/vocational counseling and placement •Job readiness workshops •Financial aid assistance •Scholarships for higher education •Childcare and health referrals •Life skills workshops •Leadership training •Volunteer opportunities •Extracurricular activities: Computer for Beginners, Math Club, Spelling/Vocabulary, etc. •Student government and leadership program “Carlos Rosario is more than a school. It’s a home.” -Lisandro, Carlos Rosario School Student Other Health One-on-One Counseling 2. Units of Service (1 unit = 15 minutes) Higher Education Employment Counseling 1. A supportive services advisor provides college counseling 2. A student receives free dental services at the Smile Dental Bus 3. 3. A guest speaker shares recipes for a healthy African diet Employment Counseling Higher Education Health Other 4,036 1,896 1,122 306 806 Total 8,166 19