An Environment of Mutual Learning: Jenna and Diana on Weekly FLOC Scholars Programming for High School Seniors
Jenna Simpson (left) and Diana Martins are both graduate students with the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work.
Meet Breana: An Energetic Leader In Action
As a sixth grader at Charles Town Middle School, Breana has always enjoyed attending our Leaders In Action program.
Building a Grad Nation, Starting with FLOC
This past Monday and Tuesday (February 25th and 26th), I had the pleasure of attending the 2013 Building a Grad Nation Summit here in Washington, DC.
FLOC at the Woman’s National Democratic Club
This school year the Neighborhood Tutoring Program has had the pleasure of hosting our adolescent reading program at The Woman’s National Democratic Club.
Leaders in Action Visit Willow Tree Manor
Our Leaders in Action program focuses on many hands-on experiences, one being community involvement. On February 9th, 2013 our Leaders in Action students volunteered at a local nursing home called Willow Tree Manor.
Meet Nicholas: A Motivated FLOC Scholar
At fourteen years old, Nicholas has already been with the FLOC Scholars Program for about two years. One of his favorite times at FLOC was a summer zoology program that took students on a field trip to the Smithsonian National Zoo, which he brought up and seemed to remember enjoying quite a bit.
FLOC Gears Up for First Ever March Madness Tournament
It’s almost that time of year again: time for the most anticipated event in all of college basketball, March Madness!
The FLOC Scholars Theme Expo
This past week, the 9th and 10th grade Scholars held their first ever Theme Expo. This was an opportunity to share what they were learning about in theme workshop with each other.
Leaders in Action field trip to Charles Town Historic Court House
Leaders in Action 2013, kicked off this year with a curriculum based on local government in Jefferson County, WV. The unit has given our students at Charles Town and Harpers Ferry Middle Schools the chance to focus on community involvement, Jefferson County government, and local, independent businesses.
Meet Karina
Karina is a 9th grade Scholars student at FLOC. She is passionate about music and sports. At the holiday party Karina received red headphones; which she uses to listen to music before stepping on the soccer field.