1st Annual Alumni Luncheon!

Today National Prep held its first annual NCP Alumni Luncheon.  Our prestigious alum shared their views and experiences about college life with current seniors.  Here are just some of the lessons and advise they shared:

1. Don't put off your homework and projects, always start your assignments when they are given to you so you won't get backed up.  Also, check your pride and don't try to go it alone, ask for help and join study groups even if you don't think you need it.  
2. College is different, there is no mom to wake you up and you are responsible for getting yourself to class.
3. One of the differences between high school and college is that my classes don't start until 10:00am and a I am finished by 2:00pm.  I was so used to being at National prep all day.
4. Other people will try to influence you in a negative way, do not waste your tuition and get kicked out by doing something stupid.  I've seen people get kicked out already for doing really dumb stuff like smoking weed and setting fires to a dorm room.
5. You will meet a lot of people who are different than you, this is an opportunity to get to know other people and cultures whether they are different in race or from where they live.
6. Yes, there are great parties, but you have to remember to take care of your school work before you go to the parties.  You are there to get an education, that is the priority before anything else.
7. Be successful in whatever you do.
8. If you choose a school that is close to home you will be able to come back more often.
9. Choose a school that is far away from your home so you will grow and learn and have a different experience.
10. Be sure to understand the financial aid situation.  My mother and I didn't understand that the money is split into two semesters, not each semester.  Apply for as much aid as you can now, and do not wait.  I almost didn't make it back for a second semester, but I worked a job, and received additional financial aid. 

Shop With A Cop 2013

Congrtulations to Jamal Taylor, a terrific senior at NCP, who was nominated for Shop With A Cop 2013.  Jamal was selected out of many applicants, and went to Walmart with a Washington Metropolitan Police Officer for a super holiday shopping spree!  Shop With A Cop is a national program that the Washington Metropolitan Police Department participate in to assist qualifying kids with their holiday shopping needs!

Winter Weather Preparedness

We opened two hours late today due to the winter storm.  Being prepared for winter weather is important. Feel free to forward the CDC's winter weather checklist below to your friends and family.

Winter weather checklist!

Big news for NCP regarding the new Public Charter School Athletic Association

We're expecting a great basketball season!

"...National Collegiate will boast the most prolific scorer in the new Public Charter School Athletic Association in Wright, who averaged 22.4 points per game as a junior and shot 78 percent from the free throw line..."

Read the full article from the Washington Post.

Dr. Dianne G. Brown, Ed. D.,
 Chief Academic Officer

Our halls are decked!

Seasons Greetings!  We want to thank Officer Dean, for the incredible work he does for NCP as our School Resources Officer.  We hope you're holidays are bright, and your decorations are plentiful. 

 From all of us here at National Collegiate Prep DC!  

Happy Holidays!

We're more than a great education!

At NCP we lay the foundation to nurture friendships that can last a lifetime.  Our students describe our culture as a family-oriented environment.  We know each of our students by name, and what's going on in their lives both in and out of school.  It is this type of attention to detail that fosters a warm and engaging environment for our amazing students to thrive and grow.  During this month, please consider a year-end donation to support the work we're doing each and every day.  Thank you.

Thanksgiving Feast 2013

Today was our Thanksgiving Feast where we celebrated all we are thankful for in life.  If you'd like to see more pictures of our feast you can visit our facebook page (and "like" us while you're at it!).  If you'd like to make a difference in our students' lives, feel free to visit our support us page! We wish you a happy and safe holiday!  Happy Thanksgiving.

Feeling Thankful...

We are thankful for our amazing 320 students who come to school every day and give their best. We'd like to know what you are thankful for today?

Congratulations!

Our Flag Football Team Honor Roll Students!

I would hope this makes your day just as much as it has made mine. Pictured are all of the members of the flag football team who achieved honor roll this marking period. Most notably Dexter Duke and Zoran Harris who self proclaimed "have never made honor roll in LIFE!". In total 11 of 19 were honor roll students with DeArren Dawkins achieving the highest GPA of 4.26. This year many of the young men learned to trust themselves, be accountable and be responsible for their own self determination (something we call the "process").This is a testament to our school, and the opportunities awarded to our program by leadership. On behalf of all 19 young men, their families, as well as Coach Mike I would like to say thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Have a great day!

Bryan Jackson
Special Education Teaching Assistant & Football Coach

Our Vision

Our vision is to create a positive learning environment for capable young men and women. We intend to learn from the past and develop children who are critical thinkers and life-long learners. In our effort to eliminate the disparities our students have traditionally experienced, we incorporate practices that are culturally relevant, strategic, and compassionate. These practices are designed to mitigate and challenge the negative effects of systemic poverty that our students face on a daily basis.

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Our Mission

• To provide a rigorous 9th- 12th grade standards-based college preparatory curriculum
• To provide an interdisciplinary curriculum which integrates international studies themes across the academic curriculum leading to an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
• To prepare our students to be self-directed, life-long learners equipped to be engaged 21st century citizens of their school, community, country and world

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What We Believe

• Every student can achieve and meet high academic standards regardless of their race, ethnicity, and/or socio-economic status 
• Parental and community involvement is an essential ingredient for student achievement 
• Small schools promote improved student outcomes and a learning environment conducive to learning 
• Instructional methods must support the varied learning styles of students.

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Welcome to our new blog!

It is our goal to provide a well-rounded educational experience for our students to include a rigorous college prep curriculum to prepare our students for college and give them an international experience including opportunities to travel abroad and learn about other cultures and customs while attending National Collegiate Prep.

At National Prep we believe:

• Every student can achieve and meet high academic standards regardless of their learning ability, style or socio-economic status.
• Parental and community involvement is an essential ingredient for student achievement
• Small schools promote improved student outcomes
• Instructional methods must support the varied learning styles of students.