THE ROAD TO COLLEGE BEGINS AT HOME. Like their children, BLCI parents are learning what it takes to prepare for college – they are guiding their children toward a brighter future!
Empowerment
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BLCI parents learn to take an active role in their childrens' journey, overcoming obstacles such as language barriers, lack of financial resources, and low educational attainment.
Parent Involvement
BLCI parents participate in workshops where they learn to access resources for their families. Seminars cover methods for becoming involved at their children's school, school enrollment options, and how to prepare for higher education.
Application Assistance
School Choice
- Parents learn to take advantage of enrollment options available in the public school systems, and opportunities to apply to local private and charter schools.
College
- We work individually with each family to fill out college applications and financial aid (notably the SSS and FAFSA) forms, scholarship packages, and college applications.
College Access Workshops
College access workshops educate parents on topics including academic preparation, how to pay for college, and the variety of college options.
Involvement
"Nuestro deber como padres es aprender. El aprendizaje de los estudiantes y de los padres debe ir mano a mano.
Our duty as parents is to learn. Student learning and parent learning go hand in hand."
Beatriz Gomez, mother of two BLCI students
Mesa Directiva Parent Advisory Board
Parents on the board provide program feedback, organize events, and coordinate fundraising for the BLCI Parent Scholarship for our graduating seniors.
Parent-Coordinator Conferences
Parents meet with our Coordinators at least once every semester to discuss their child's progress, strengths and weaknesses, and potential opportunities.
Volunteer Hours
Each family commits to 30 hours of volunteer service at BLCI each year. They provide snacks, help clean our facilities, mentor student, or help out with events.