Committee’s sale of reusable grocery bags; and a big yard sale administered by student
government representatives on Rosario’s school grounds, an event that raised $900.
Educational Field Trips and Training: A highlight of the school year was a team-building and
leadership retreat at the FLOC Outdoor Education Center in West Virginia. Several enthusiastic
staff members and teachers joined the student representatives on two separate occasions to
challenge themselves through a series of trust exercises and a high ropes course. They walked
across cable wires over 50 feet high, swung on a zip line, and climbed moving ladders. Everyone
took risks, stepped outside of their comfort zones, and had fun in the process. In addition, both
semesters ended with a day-long public speaking training conducted by MAYA, Inc. This
training emphasized managing nervousness, enhancing presentation skills, and speaking with
confidence. It was a great opportunity for students to practice their public-speaking skills and to
receive feedback in a safe and supportive environment.
Leadership and Civic Engagement: Through participation in community-wide events, students
had the opportunity to learn about the importance of leadership and civic engagement. In the fall
semester, for example, evening student government representatives volunteered as ushers at a
community meeting held by Mayor Adrian
Fenty, and they also attended an
informational meeting at EOFULA, a local
organization that works with older adults.
During the spring semester, representatives
participated in the National Council of La
Raza’s (NCLR) Issues Briefing and
Advocacy Day. Participation in this twoday event included advocating for policies
that affect immigrant populations,
including legislation regarding education,
health coverage, career and asset-building,
youth violence, and immigration reform.
Student government members meet with Mayor Fenty
They also visited with members of Congress, including Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton
(D-DC), to advocate for policy change in these areas. Evening representatives participated in yet
another Latino town hall meeting with Mayor Fenty to discuss issues such as education, public
safety, and healthcare.
Supportive Activities within Student Government: Throughout the school year, student
representatives facilitated activities designed to support and welcome one another and also to help
prepare for future events. Students participated in a picnic at Rock Creek Park, engaged in a
welcome dinner, held a gift exchange and pot luck dinner in celebration of the holidays, and
ended the school year with a picnic on Rosario’s school grounds.
Workforce Program Advisory Committee
The Workforce Program has corporate advisory committees for Culinary Arts, Information
Technology, and Healthcare. Corporate Advisory Committees have been established to inform
the curricula as it relates to the needs and expectation of local employers. During the 2006-2007
academic year, the committees met once each semester.
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