Cabrillo Advancement Program
CAP
The Cabrillo Advancement Program (CAP) is a scholarship and support initiative aimed at boosting academic success among selected students and preparing them for college. CAP offers college scholarships to sixth graders from Santa Cruz County schools. Participants receive up to $3,000 when they graduate from high school for their first and second year at Cabrillo. CAP also provides comprehensive support to its recipients, including supplemental counseling, after-school tutoring, Saturday Academies, guest speakers, a Summer Institute, family outreach, and academic support.
CAP was launched in 1991 with the selection of 22 sixth-grade students from E.A. Hall Middle School as the first CAP Scholars. CAP has since expanded to Branciforte Middle School, Lakeview Middle School, Mission Hill Middle School, Pajaro Middle School, Rolling Hills Middle School, and Shoreline Middle School.
The program is jointly sponsored by Cabrillo College and the Cabrillo College Foundation. CAP scholarships are funded through a growing endowment, which provides funding for scholarships up to $3,000 each.
The scholarship component of the program is complemented by enriched activities designed to develop the attitudes and skill levels necessary for academic success. Through collaboration with the six middle schools and six local high schools, CAP has been able to provide the following services through its various components:
Services
After School Tutoring
After school tutoring services are provided at all the schools. Each school site has a tutor providing instructional assistance to CAP recipients and alternates. Tutors have a strong background in math, language arts, and science. After school tutoring services are provided at all the schools. Each school site has a tutor providing instructional assistance to CAP recipients and alternates. Tutors have a strong background in math, language arts, and science.
Counseling Services
A key element of the CAP program is the individual counseling of students. The CAP counselor visits all the schools on a regular basis to monitor student academic progress and provides career and guidance counseling.
Saturday Academies
Academies are planned throughout the entire school year. Recipients are invited to attend the enrichment workshops provided by guest speakers.
Parent Education
Establishing a reciprocal relationship between the CAP program, school, and parents is an important factor in the success of CAP students. Workshops are held throughout the year for parents to assist them in taking an active role in their children's education.
Summer Leadership Institute
Participants are invited to attend a week-long institute. The institute takes place on the Cabrillo College campus. Workshops on decision-making, goal setting, values clarification, leadership development, and planning for success are facilitated by the CAP counselor, teachers, and presenters.
For more information please contact Elizabeth Dominguez, CAP Program Coordinator (831) 479-6526