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ADOPT–A-STUDENT PROGRAM

THE B. W. HARRIS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

ADOPT-A-STUDENT PROGRAM:

The Adopt-A-Student program will allow members, sponsors, and partners to connect with students at BWHES in a very caring way. It is a program designed to go beyond the scope of existing scholarship programs, and the main goal is the adoption of a participating student for a specified period by each supporter or sponsor.

  • This is an innovative response to the educational and developmental needs of students at BWHES. Adopting a student simply means being financially responsible for their educational costs while establishing a sponsor-relationship with that student, communicating, and interacting with both student and their family.
  • 100% of your donations go directly to the care and sponsorship of the student.
  • It will place 100% focus on the student, allowing direct communication between the student, his/her family (guardian), and teacher(s).
  • The students’ academic career and community/social involvement will be tracked and guided through this program.
  • Supporters: one-time donor to the program, or to a particular student/family.
  • Adopters: will adopt a student for a specific period (not less than one semester) and will raise funds through innovative means for the support of the adopted student.
  • Communicate with students by way of letters and emails, to encourage, inspire, and check student progress.

Getting Parents Involved

Our program incorporates the school community-engagement model.

  • Parents are encouraged to get involved and are expected to follow up and communicate on student’s progress.
  • We will also incorporate a community or school-based program that will allow parents of students in this program to give back through their service to BWHES.
  • Help parents find innovative ways to be of assistance to the parents of the student.

Coordinator

The program coordinator(s) will coordinate the daily/regular activities – coordinating the fundraising, recruiting, and assignments of the adoption process. This person will report to the Academic/Scholarship Committee and maintain records of all students and adopters in the program.

  • This program will be primarily for those students who are not eligible for the Rev. Edward G W King scholarship at BWHES.
  • Students (Parents/Guardians) will have to apply and submit consent forms to become available for adoption.
  • The adoption will be on a first come, first serve basis; the adoption shall be limited to the students’ academic career and will cover those areas designated by the program and permitted by students (Parents/Guardian).
  • This program aims to bring students in connection with sponsors, who will not simply provide funding for fees, but follow up with contacts/communication with parents/guardian and school authorities regarding the adopted student.
  • Sponsors (Adopters) will also complete an application form to become available to adopt-a-student.
  • Must be willing to commit to a fundraising agenda and a communication agreement.