Part of our instructional program for seniors includes R.O.P.E.S, Rites of Passage Empowering Students. This is the opportunity for our students to experience firsthand cultural relevance, as well as their historical significance. They are exposed to the following: Financial Literacy, Etiquette, Genealogy, the Middle Passage, The Civil Rights Movement, and Public Speaking.
The Sankofa Ball is National Prep’s culminating senior class activity. Our seniors are learning and rehearsing the fundamental aspects of DC Hand Dancing, the District of Columbia's official dance. They will introduce themselves and share their dreams, aspirations, and celebrate their success with us as they prepare for college.
We invite you to leave a comment celebrating our phenomenal seniors and all they continue to accomplish at National Prep!
There is an
interesting difference in our two cultures: children do not go straight to
college from high school in Denmark. After gymnasium (high school), students
take a minimum one year sabbatical to explore and travel the world. Some of the students live on farms, while
others live in the city and/or suburbs.
During gymnasium, students must do well; there is no allowance for returning
to school to get better grades. How students
perform academically determines whether they can pursue a degree in medicine or
psychology, two of the highest paying fields.
We also learned they do not typically have or use business cards; they
found our system to be a very efficient way of sharing information to stay in
touch. Like us, they have a facebook
page, and we are looking forward to “liking” their page and sharing pictures
from today.
