Pre College Initiative

Ottawa Hills

GRAPCEP

Links:

National PCI site

J O I N  N O W

Downloads:

Recruiting Tips (30 KB)

NSBE Jr. Tool Kit (212 KB)

How to get started(214 KB)

FIRST Robotics

GRAPCEP-    2 Members   

FIRST Robotics

Quick Facts

• GRAPCEP primarily serves students in the Grand Rapids Public School District area, most of whom are from low-income families, 75.0%, and are ethnic minorities, 70.0%.
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  GRAPCEP students, at all grade levels, have higher GPA's than other students in their grade level in the Grand Rapids Public School District.
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  GRAPCEP has a 99.99% high school graduation rate.
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  83.4% of GRAPCEP students enroll in college.
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  54.6 % of GRAPCEP students who enroll in college are enrolled in a engineering or math or science related field of study, as compared to 20% of the general population of college students.
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  GRAPCEP supports its students throughout high school, college, and 2 years into employment--GRAPCEP has a long-term commitment to their students.
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  GRAPCEP students participate in meticulously planned GRAPCEP activities.Some of these activities include the following:
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  Summer Experience (GRAPCEP Sponsored)
  Summer Camps at Kettering University, MTU, MSU, and Grand Rapids Community College
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  Saturday Workshops
  Technical and Workplace Success Training for Company Tours
  Job Shadowing
  Internships and Co-Ops
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  Classes in Robotics & Computer Programming
  Engineering and Science Competitions
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  Advocacy for College Scholarships and Entrance
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  GRAPCEP works with 30-40 GRPS teachers on a regular basis.
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  GRAPCEP student activities are also teacher training opportunities.
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  GRAPCEP offers teachers training in technology and project-based learning.
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  GRAPCEP connects with the whole community including students, parents, teachers, and local area businesses.