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Welcome to the Alpha Leadership Project
The DC College Access Program (DC-CAP) is a non-profit organization funded by Washington-area companies and foundations that encourages and enables DC public and public charter high school students to enter and graduate from college. DC-CAP works with thousands of students who are disadvantaged and need responsible role models to help them graduate from high school and enroll in college.
The Alpha Leadership Project
The Alpha Leadership Project (ALP) is a program within DC-CAP, designed for young men of color in DC public high school. ALP strives to assist and empower students through the educational process, improve academic achievement, increase the possibility that they graduate from high school, and be socially and academically prepared to enroll and graduate from college. The core components of the program are personal development, positive peer pressure, and parent training.
The Alpha Leadership Academy
The Academy is the 9th grade component of the Alpha Leadership Project. Through a series of monthly, discussion-based workshops and activities, students will learn about time management, leadership, academic and personal development, while being indoctrinated into the “Alpha Way.”
The Alpha Leadership Fraternity
The Alpha Leadership Fraternity (ALF) is designed for upperclassmen. The students must complete the 9th grade Academy in order to be eligible for Fraternity membership. The Fraternity students are expected to serve as role models to the younger students and will participate in academic advisement, leadership exercises, and culturally enriching activities.
Parent Workshops
The parent workshops are designed to help parents create an environment that prepares their son for the challenges of life. Parents are able to participate in workshop in the classroom and online. Workshop topics include: Promoting Self Discipline, Supporting Academic Achievement, Communicating With Your Son, and Teaching Responsibility.
Mentoring
The Alpha Leadership Project acknowledges that young men need strong role models in their lives to aid in their decision making process. To make the process more convenient, a website has been created to give the mentor a creative way to support this initiative. The mentors participate in regular discussions, supporting academic achievement, and encouraging cultural exchanges.
Scholarship Program
Every 9th grade student who completes the ALP Student Workshops component (attends at least 8 of the 10 workshops) and whose parent / guardian completes the ALP Parent Training (attends at least 6 of the 8 workshops) will be guaranteed the DC-CAP Last Dollar Award for their freshman and sophomore years in college. If the student completes the program, but the parent / guardian does not, the student will be guaranteed the DC – CAP Last Dollar Award for their freshman year only.
2011 ALP and ALF Meetings
Coolidge: April 26, May 2, May 16, May 23
Dunbar: April 27, May 4, May 18, May 25
Roosevelt: April 26, May 3, May 17, May 24
Spingarn: April 29, May 6, May 20, May 27
Wilson: April 28, May 5, May 19, May 26
Alpha Leadership Fraternity Induction Ceremonies
Coolidge: May 31, 2011 at 9:30 am
Dunbar: June 1, 2011 at 11:30 am
Roosevelt: May 31, 2011 at 2:30 pm
Spingarn: June 3, 2011 at 11:15 am
Wilson: June 2, 2011 at 11:15 am
Alpha Leadership Project
Student Showcase
Carl Harper Jr.
Carl Harper Jr is a sophomore at Coolidge Senior High School. Among his many talents, he is a boxer, a football player, and an ALP Student Ambassador at his school. Currently, he has a 3.71 grade point average. Carl has talked about his interest to attend the University of Maryland. He is a young man with high moral character and is well liked by his peers and teachers. He is an active member of his community. Carl is supported in everything he does by his family. Carl will be competing in this year’s Golden Gloves competition, which showcases the best amateur boxing talent in the country. Without question, Carl is truly one of the brightest stars in the Alpha Leadership Project.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”
Nelson Mandela