 CROP student taking full advantage of one-on-one tutoring.
A statewide program designed to increase the number of students who successfully enter and complete a postsecondary institution.
The program's primary objective is to strengthen the educational motivation and preparation of low-income and educationally disadvantaged students in grades 8 through 12, representing various cultural backgrounds, who "otherwise would be unlikely to seek admission to a community college, state university or independent post secondary institution without special support and recruitment efforts."
To be eligible for CROP a student must meet at least one criteria in each of the categories below.
| Economic Category |
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Academic Category |
- Involved in WAGES
- Receives Public Assistance
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- Low-Income
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- First Generation
- Low FCAT test scores and/or Low Reading & Math scores
- Retained or Suspended
- < than 2.5 GPA is priority
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Services Offered
- Weekend Tutorial Classes
- Leadership Development
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- Career/Personal Counseling
- Involvement of Family/Parents
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- Educational/Cultural Field Trips
- On-Campus University Living
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Family Size and Allowable Income
Students enjoying the “Chat-N-Chew” at end of the year picnic.
| 1…….$ 19,240 |
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5……$ 45,880 |
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| 2…….$ 25,900 |
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6……$ 52,540 |
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| 3…….$ 32,560 |
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7……$ 59,200 |
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| 4…….$ 39,220 |
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8……$ 68,860 |
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| Add $6,600 for each additional family member |
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Application Process
Applications are accepted throughout the school year.
The following items are require to verify eligibility:
- completed CROP application
- updated high school transcript, middle school report cards
- school recommendation (from principal, teacher, or guidance counselor)
- 200 word essay for high school, 100 word essay for middle school on student's educational and career goals
- parent(s) / guardian(s) income verification (tax return and/or approved free /reduced lunch letter)
- documented proof of all services checked on the CROP application
- documentation of student school ID no.
- copy of FCAT scores for current 8th and 10th graders
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Summer Programs
- held for five weeks on university campus;
- classes are Monday-Thursday only;
- particpants include current 8th-11th graders;
- limited number of participants selected for one-week residential living experience.
Staff
Mack Davis, Ed.D. - Director
Ms. Allyson Nixon – Program Director
Ms. Patricia Solomon – Staff/Office Assistant
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 Farewell Luncheon for the CROP Graduating Class of 2009!
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