Supportive Services Overview
The Supportive Services Department offers its services
in four major languages: English, Spanish, Amharic, and
Vietnamese. The Department provides development
opportunities to the student body and serves as a bridge to
student success within the larger DC community.
The key mission-related support services offered to the School’s students 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
•Volunteer opportunities
•Extracurricular activities: Computer for Beginners, Math Club,
Spelling/Vocabulary, etc.
•Student government and leadership program
A student is having her BMI measured at the Health Fair.
Walgreens offers free flu shots for students during the winter flu season.
A student is having her blood pressure tested at the health fair.
Above: Students receive free vision screening and discounted eyeglasses from the
Hispanic Institute for Blindness Prevention, Inc.
Below: A representative from the College Board presents information about the
college application process to one of the higher-level ESL classes.
African students learn about resources in the District for the African immigrant
community from the Mayor’s Office on African Affairs.