College Academy for Parents (CAP) believes in the importance of accountability, assessment and evaluation for improving quality support and services to our Tucson community.
Parents Learning Objectives:
- Have a better understanding of the importance of maintaining a high grade point average in the core academic classes (Math, English, Science, Social Science, Fine Arts, and Foreign Language) and how elementary coursework relates to future majors, degrees, and careers.
- Be knowledgeable about the different types of colleges and universities and the outcomes associated with various degree levels.
- Describe the college admissions process for various in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities.
- Articulate the differences of college tuition prices for various post-secondary educational systems and identify at least two financial resources available to them.
- Understand the critical role that parent’s advice, encouragement, involvement, and aspirational goals can have on the level of education that their child can achieve.
- Realize the potential within their own experiences, culture, and community to promote educational achievement in their family.
College Camp (K-6) Learning Objectives:
- Learn about college and additional post-secondary options and available resources.
- Cultivate college aspirations.
- Understand the importance and relevance of the core academic courses (Math, English, Science, Social Science, Fine Arts, and Foreign Language) in their preparation for college.
- Develop an awareness of academic success skills needed to succeed in college.
