Annual Report 2009-10 | Page 21

Supportive Services Highlights for the School Year Upward Mobility Program: The School’s Upward Mobility Program provides students with information about other educational programs available to them after they leave the Carlos Rosario School. Counselors provide one-onone counseling on higher education opportunities in public and private colleges and universities, vocational training programs, evaluation referrals, the application and admission process, and financial aid. Additionally, a representative from the College Board is available twice a month to give specialized attention to students applying for financial aid and assist them with the application process. Free Legal Clinic: The DC Bar provided a series of four legal clinics to Carlos Rosario students and members of the Washington, DC community. The clinics were held on Saturday mornings and were free and open to the public. Fraud Prevention Information Table Fall School Dance Fall School Dance: The Supportive Services Department held a school dance to raise funds for the Carlos Rosario scholarship program. More than 400 students attended this event, which raised over $3,000 for scholarships. Health Fair: The School partnered with La Clinica del Puebo and ISCOPES to provide blood pressure screenings, BMI measurements, glucose level testing, nutritional information, and one-on-one health counseling to over 200 students. Information tables containing pamphlets, guides, and samples of healthy Piano Class 21