Parents' Corner 

Parent involvement in the Open Doors Program 

Community Service Projects: Students and parents has participated in the Adopt-A-Highway program for several years. Other progarms include Habitat for Humanity, Boulevard of Lights, Kid's Zone, Food Drives and many others.

Fundraising Activities : Program participants and parents raise money to sponsor activities, field trips, scholarships and other special programs.

Chaperones:  Parents are welcome to serve as chaperones on Open Doors sponsored activities. (field trips, campus visits, cultural activities, etc.)

Family Computer Nights:  Parents and students can participate in weekly, evening computer workshops covering various topics( financial aid information, college and scholarship searches, use of word processing programs, etc)

Parents' Advisory Board:  Parents who have students in both the Open Doors and Upward Bound programs are asked to provide input and feedback about Open Doors services and activities. The board meets twice a year.

Parent Workshops: (College Life Fair & Career Fair)  Parents are invited to participate in college-related workshops in the Fall. Past topics have included:  Pre-College testing – ACT or SAT  Financial Aid/Scholarship Information  College Students & Credit Cards  Alternative College Financing (Military, Athletics, etc.)

INTERESTING WEB SITES FOR PARENTS 

http://www.adventuresineducation.org/ 

online service providing career planning help and information on selecting and paying for college. 

http://www.fastweb.com 

a financial aid and career Internet site for college students, college-bound students and their parents, and recent college graduates. 

http://www.ed.gov/thinkcollege/early/tce_home.htm 

information for student and parents to help plan for colleges with sites appropriate for elementary through high school aged students. 

http://familyeducation.com/home/ 

information for parents with children in the following categories: preschool & younger, elementary, middle school & high school & beyond. 

http://www.ed.gov/pubs/Recipes/ 

this website is a U.S. Department of Education publication for parents. It lists activities that parents can do with their children.