Clubs & Organizations

20/20 Leadership is a bi-state youth educational leadership development program providing a continuum for:

• Junior Leaders: 10-month program for high school juniors
• Senior Leaders: 8-month program for high school seniors
• Alumni Leaders: Graduates return to program as trainers, mentors, board/advisory board members and selection committee members

What is the Junior Leaders Program?
The 10-month program blends academically, socially, economically, racially and geographically diverse students in learning the importance of earning an education and taking personal and social responsibility.  The program offers each student an opportunity to succeed.  Program content includes: college and career exploration, local and state government, Truman White House Decision Making Center, media, law, entrepreneurship, finance, personal and leadership development, the arts and social service.

What is the Senior Leaders Program?
The 8-month program is designed for Junior Leaders who have successfully completed the 10-month program and enter their senior year of high school. Program topics include: Finances, Government, Media, Economics, Entrepreneurship and Community Awareness.

Who are the Alumni Leaders?
They represent program graduates returning to their home community or community of their choice and want to reconnect with the program.  They mentor students participating in the 20/20 Leadership Program and provide volunteer service or pro-bono hours to organizations of their choice.  (21+ year old)

Youth Lead KC website

Please contact (816) 520-0014 or (913) 721-3933 for additional information.

What is ACES?

Adults Committed to Educating Student (ACES) is an on-going partnership between Students, Mentors, Parents, BBBS, Schools, Businesses, and the Kansas City Community.

This program encourages students to pursue the path to college and career success and provides student-centered programming focused on career education, career planning, and career development. Through creating a pipeline of access to resources through our mentors, corporate sponsors and community partners, the ACES program is committed to equipping Littles with the necessary tools to become competent for the 21st Century workplace.

Students will receive  career education and assistance through monthly workshops including topics on career readiness, academic preparation, and post-secondary education.  Students will also have access to career exploration workshops, individual and group job shadowing sessions, internship placement, and employment assistance through partnerships with local business and organizations.

For more information, feel free to visit them at their website.

Tami Carolan
ACES Program Manager
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City
816.777.2885
tami@bbbskc.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters Website
Fax: 816.561.5273

The Asian American Student Association (AASA) advocates and educates diversity and promotes awareness of Asian and Asian American cultures to the Washington Wildcat community.

Students may join at any time.

Our members will apply for these scholarships,  you should too…

• Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
• Hmong American Education Fund
• Hmong National Development, Inc.
• Korean American Scholarship Foundation
• Celebrasian Conference
• Asian Pacific Fund
• And more!

WHS Drumline – Funk Train

The Washington High School Black Student Union (BSU):

• Seeks to promote mentally healthy future leaders;
• Provides constituents with an Afrikan centered worldview;
• Provides a forum to discuss and advocate for issues that matter most to students; and
• Instructs students on how to become self-sufficient scholars.

Students may join at any time.

When you control the radius of a man’s thoughts, you determine the circumference of his actions!

In partnership with KSU Black Student Union

Click here to see a little bit about Wash House BSU

Our members will apply for these scholarships,  you should too…

• Black Achievers Society of Kansas City Scholarship
• United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
• NAACP Scholarships
• And more!

CFES Scholars Are Mentors, Leaders, and College Ambassadors
College For Every Student (CFES) program at Washington serves students in the eleventh grade.  Those students participate in mentoring, essential skills programs, and college and career pathway programs and activities.  The program is coordinated by the College and Career Center and the CFES program director.  Programs and activities are implemented by the CFES Team.

Highlights of the program include:

• College and career pathways programs with colleges in Kansas and Missouri
• Leadership through service program called Havens, which provide supports for all student success
• Opportunities for students to explore careers as part of a larger school effort to connect learning to real life careers

For more information, visit Brilliant Pathways Website.

Exploring is Learning for Life’s career education program for young men and women who are at least 14 and who are not yet 21 years old.  Our programs help match your career ambitions with the community, corporate and business resources of the greater Kansas City area.  Exploring has delivered real-world career experiences to more than two million youth nation-wide since 1998.

Annually, roughly 2000 Explorers receive real-world career experiences in more than 40 Exploring Posts in Kansas City.  Imagine getting a head start on your future!

Learning for Life is a subsidiary of the Boy Scouts of America.  The mission of Learning for Life is to develop and deliver engaging, research based academic, character, leadership, and career-focused programs aligned to state and national standards that guide and enable all students to achieve their full potential.  The vision of Exploring is to provide positive and meaningful real-world career experiences and leadership development opportunities for all teenagers and young adults in their chosen field of interest.

Program Information
The Kansas City Fed believes diversity strengthens our organization and enriches our community. The Bank is committed to ensuring that our programs reach underserved populations in the education realm, especially majority-minority high schools, inner city high schools and all girls’ high schools.

As part of this commitment, we conduct a Student Board of Directors program in five cities within our District and accept applications from students at the schools noted above. We strive to have the composition of our Student Boards of Directors reflect the diverse demographic makeup of those schools and communities.

Program Overview
The Student Board of Directors program will prepare you to become knowledgeable citizens by increasing your understanding of economic, financial and occupational topics through collaboration with peers and business leaders.

For more information, visit the Federal Reserve Student Board of Directors.

Applications are accepted each January.  Students apply during their junior (11th grade) year and serve throughout the senior (12th grade) year.  To apply, LoopMail your counselor.

Hear what past students have to say about their experiences as Student Board of Directors.

The University of Kansas School of Education GEAR UP Programs are federally funded programs whose mission is to greatly increase the Classes of 2017 and 2018’s participation in undergraduate programs

KU TRIO Talent Search is a free college access program sponsored by the University of Kansas and funded through the U.S. Department of Education. This program provides assistance to youth to help them remain in school, pursue postsecondary education, and earn a certificate, associates degree, or bachelor’s degree.

High School Seniors

Services for high school seniors focus primarily on applying for college and completing financial aid and scholarship applications. Workshops are offered throughout the school year at each high school with topics focusing on financial aid, the ACT, and college planning. KU TRIO Talent Search staff are also available by appointment for one-on-one advising. Contact our office to set up an appointment.

Free services:

• Fee waivers for college applications
• ACT fee waiver
• College visits
• Scholarship searches
• Assistance applying to colleges
• Assistance applying for scholarships
• Assistance with FAFSA, SAR, and other college financial questions
• “Getting Ready for Your First Year in College” resources

Middle School and High School Services

The majority of middle school and high school services are provided during the school day. Academic advisors and program mentors visit with KU TRIO Talent Search participants at their school several times a month.

Workshops: Students meet with KU TRIO Talent Search staff approximately once a month for 30 to 60 minutes and participate in workshops on topics such as academic preparation, career exploration, and preparing for college.

Advising: Per request, students can meet one-on-one or in small groups with KU TRIO Talent Search staff and learn more about a specific career or college topic.

Eat & Greet: Students meet with KU TRIO Talent Search staff during scheduled lunch periods and receive handouts on a variety of topics such as careers, colleges, STEM programs, academic strategies, financial aid, and scholarship information.

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

KU TRIO Talent Search provides engaging STEM activities for middle school and high school students. Opportunities include hands-on science activities, exposure to careers in technology and engineering, and applying mathematics in everyday life. Introducing students to STEM opportunities enhances their interest in these subjects and encourages them to take courses in these areas at the high school level and beyond.

Examples of the various STEM activities:

• Field trips to STEM businesses

• Science City activities

• Visits to research and science labs on university campuses

• Explore science and technology museums

Family Programming

KU TRIO Talent Search works with families to help them understand the value of college and how to prepare their children for college. Monthly workshops equip families with the tools to help their children become more successful in middle and high school and prepare for postsecondary education.

Workshops are offered throughout the year in English and Spanish and are open to all participants and their families. Topics include financial aid processes, financial literacy, college preparation, and the importance of rigorous study. Contact the KU TRIO Talent Search office for more information and a schedule of upcoming family workshops and events.

The WHS Latinos of Tomorrow:

• Promotes pride in each individual’s culture.
• Provides information and activities to increase awareness of Hispanic culture.
• Offers activities to keep Hispanic students involved in secondary and post-secondary programs.
• Provides opportunities to develop leadership skills.

Students may join at any time.  

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Our members will apply for these scholarships,  you should too…

• KC Biz Fest (Event connected to scholarships)
• Hispanic Development Fund Scholarship Program
• League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) National Scholarship Fund
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund General College Scholarships
• Lambda Theta Nu Sorority Latina Scholarship Program
• Congressional Hispanic Census Institute Scholarship Program
• And more!

The Washington Speech and Debate program is led by Seth Barton.

Mr. Barton teaches social studies at Washington High School. His email is seth.barton@kckps.org

Keep up with all Speech and Debate announcements regarding tournaments, practices, sign-ups for tournaments, etc by following the Washington HS Debate Twitter account

Speech and Debate is a competitive program where students can develop speaking and writing skills, practice public speaking, and participate in critical thinking. Students work in teams with other people from their school and compete against other schools in tournaments. Check out this article, the Benefits of Participating in High School Debate. For more information, email Mr. Barton!

What is Saturday Academy?
UMKC Medical Center’s Saturday Academy is designed to help students interested in health careers strengthen their math and science skills. Through this enrichment program, students will recognize and develop skills that enable them to excel in mathematics, science, reading and test taking.  This free educational program is open to motivated middle and high school students in the Kansas City area.

The curriculum includes the following subject areas:

• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Biology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Terminology
• Test Taking Skills

Saturday Academy is offered concurrently with the school year.  During the 2016-2017 academic year, the program will run from October 8 to April 22, taking place on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Master-level high school teachers and/or college faculty will instruct the courses in sections, and breaks will occur around the Thanksgiving holiday and semester break in the winter.  An orientation to Saturday Academy will take place October 8.

Health Career Exploration
Saturday Academy provides an outlet for students to interact with health care professionals from various specialties. Professionals from medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, allied health and mental health provide networking opportunities for students to gain resources that will assist them in preparing for a career in health care.

Tutoring
Saturday Academy participants are provided free tutoring sessions in math and science every Saturday. This tutoring is provided by UMKC medical students.

Mentorship Opportunities
Relationships with mentors are designed to build a support system in the field of health care and are an avenue for middle and high school students to gain a network of UMKC medical and nursing students. This affiliation will supply students with the tools necessary to accomplish their goals.

Parent Support Group
Saturday Academy also offers a parent support group that will meet periodically throughout the year to discuss the progress of their students, their concerns and strategies for motivating their students for success. There is also a college coach who will assist parents on topics such as college readiness, academic resume building and how to apply for scholarships.

History of Saturday Academy
Saturday Academy was a core program of the Greater Kansas City Health Professions Pipeway Initiative (GKC-HPPI), which originated as an outgrowth of the Association of American Medical College’s “Project 3000 by 2000” initiative to address a continuing under representation of minority students in medical schools.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation funded this initiative from 1998 to 2003 with matching funds coming from a local foundation. When the funding expired in 2003, the UMKC School of Medicine committed to providing the resources to continue the Saturday Academy program.

Saturday Academy is geared toward students belonging to groups traditionally underrepresented in scientific careers including African-Americans, Native Americans and Latino students. However, the program is open to any student who is motivated and interested in attending.

Eligibility and Application Process
Students interested in Saturday Academy must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a student in grades 6 – 12
• Must be motivated with an interest in math, science or health care careers
• Must be able to provide own transportation to and from the UMKC School of Medicine

In order to apply, students must complete the following steps:

STEP 1: Complete the Saturday Academy application.

The Saturday Academy electronic application can be submitted electronically. Please complete the PDF, save and email to the Office of Admissions at jacksondarius@umkc.edu.

When saving, please save using the following guidelines: LastnameFirstnameSA (For example: SmithBrianSA).

STEP 2: Submit a signed Parent/Guardian Consent and Commitment Statement.
The Parent/Guardian Consent and Commitment Statement are required for all applicants. Please download the PDF, complete, sign and return. Statements can be scanned and emailed to jacksondarius@umkc.edu or mailed to:

UMKC School of Medicine
Office of Admissions, M1-103
Attn: Saturday Academy
2411 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64108

STEP 3: Submit one recommendation from a teacher, counselor, administrator, community member, advisor, mentor, etc.
Those providing a recommendation can submit the Saturday Academy Recommendation Form or a letter of recommendation. If using the form, a portion of the form should be completed by the student and then submitted to the person providing the reference. Once the reference is complete, the recommender should print, sign and mail to:

UMKC School of Medicine
Office of Admissions, M1-103
Attn: Saturday Academy
2411 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64108

The signed recommendation form may also be scanned and emailed to jacksondarius@umkc.edu. Letters of recommendation will be accepted in place of the form.

STEP 4: Submit high school transcripts (grades 10 – 12) or most recent grade card (grades 6 – 9).
Transcripts and/or grade cards should be sent to:

UMKC School of Medicine
Office of Admissions, M1-103
Attn: Saturday Academy
2411 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64108

Questions about Saturday Academy?
Contact the UMKC School of Medicine Office of Admissions at 

jacksondarius@umkc.edu or 816-235-5434.

Before You Apply
To learn more and determine whether the Saturday Academy program is the right fit, read this information:

Saturday Academy Program Common Questions

What is the UMKC Medical School Summer Scholars Program?
The Summer Scholars Program gives you the opportunity to learn more about a career in health care. From gaining additional knowledge in the basic sciences to experiencing clinical rotations, you will spend three weeks investigating health care as a profession. In Summer Scholars, high school students learn about the health professions in hospitals, clinics and other resources on Hospital Hill, including Truman Medical Center, the Kansas City Missouri Health Department, Children’s Mercy, and the University of Missouri-Kansas City Schools of Medicine and Dentistry.

Choosing a career in health care is a big investment and the Summer Scholars Program will assist you in determining whether or not it is the right choice for you.

As a Summer Scholar, your experiences will include:

• Enrichment in the basic sciences
• Experience in clinical laboratories
• The Physician Speaker Lecture Series
• Observation of emergency services, rehabilitation services and internal medicine and nursing services
• Hands-on experience in the medical simulation lab

By attending the Summer Scholars Program, you’ll learn what it takes to prepare for a career in health care and begin building the foundation for success in multiple areas including: interview skills, study and test-taking strategies, and interpersonal and communication skills. In addition, you will learn about various occupations from physicians and health care professionals through the Physician Speaker Lecture Series. You also will receive daily instruction in anatomy, physiology and chemistry which will help you academically prepare for education in the health sciences and a career in health care.

If you’re interested in research and further clinical exposure, you can return for a second year for the Advanced Summer Scholars Program, where high school seniors further develop research skills and gain more exposure to clinical work. Advanced Summer Scholars participate in additional clinical experiences and interact with health care professionals from their first year as a Summer Scholar.

Summer Scholars is open to all interested high school students who will be juniors and seniors in the fall semester. This program is designed to attract students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the health care profession, including disadvantaged, minority and rural students. Most of our students attend public and private high schools in the Kansas City area (Jackson, Platte, Clay and Cass counties in Missouri and Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas).

Students are selected for participation in Summer Scholars based on:

• A completed application form
• Quality of a written essay in response to the statement, “I want to participate in the Summer Scholars program because …”
• Grades and grade patterns on high school transcripts
• Out-of-class activities and achievements
• Honors and awards
• Results of achievement and/or aptitude tests (ACT, PSAT, SAT, etc.)- (Optional)
• Written recommendations from a counselor and a science/mathematics instructor
• Written permission from a guardian(s) allowing the student to participate in the program

If selected, you must be available to attend all Summer Scholars sessions between mid July to the end of July, which will consist of daily sessions from 7:50 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The program is free-no tuition is charged for program participation.

Please note: The application timeline annually in early May.  Please call in advance for an application. 

To learn more about whether the Summer Scholars program is right for you or your student, read this important information:
Is the Summer Scholars Program right for me or my daughter/son?

Note: Summer Scholars is not an academically accelerated program. It is most appropriate for highly motivated students who want to increase their exposure to health careers and improve their science skills through review and enrichment.

Are you interested in colleges for the arts? Well, we have great news for you! Many college and universities offer arts programs and scholarships. These programs often require portfolios or auditions for admission and scholarship awards. While you are here, take a moment to visit one of the many web pages for arts programs and departments provided below-These are just a few examples of the amazing resources you will find on every college campus. If interested in music scholarships from private and non-profit groups, check out the list provided by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME).

In-State and Nearby College and University Art Programs

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS 66801 • (620) 341-1200

• Visual Arts
• Theatre
• Music and Band

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS 67601 • (785) 628-4000

• Music and Theatre

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506 • (785) 532-6011

• Visual Arts
• Music, Theatre, and Dance

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS 66762 • (800) 854-PITT or (620) 235-4251

• Visual Arts
• Music
• Theatre

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045 • (785) 864-2700

• Music
• Theatre
• Visual Arts

University of Missouri- Kansas City (UMKC)
Kansas City, MO  64110 • (816) 235-1000

• Visual Arts
• Theatre
• Music and Dance

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS 67260 • (316) 978-3045

• Dance and Theatre
• Music
• Visual Arts

Washburn University
Topeka, KS 66621 • (785) 670-1010

• Music
• Theatre
• Visual Art

Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS 66210 • (913) 469-8500

• Music
• Theatre
• Visual Art

Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS 66112 • (913) 334-1100

• Instrumental Music
• Theatre
• Visual Art
• Choral Music

Congratulate the Washington Wildcat Band for representing us well the Southern University High School Band & Dance Camp.

Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP is a U.S. Department of Education funded program with Wichita StateUniversity as the administrator of this program. Children in foster care are given top priority for services, while limited income children also qualify for this program.

Objectives

• Each year, at least 80% of KKGU students enrolled in secondary school will be promoted to the next grade level.
• Each project year, 70% of participating high school seniors will complete a secondary school diploma, or its recognized equivalent, and 65% will enroll in a postsecondary program.
• Each project year, middle and high school participants will show a 20% increase, and their parents a 15%, in knowledge of postsecondary education entrance requirements, application procedures, and costs associated with attendance and types of financial aid.

Academic Year Components
These components augment instruction and activities provided by schools and foster care facilities. Activities include: mentoring activities, counseling, workshops, and campus visits to post-secondary institutions and businesses. Through visits to post-secondary and community institutions, our student’s educational pursuits are reinforced. Student’s progress in instruction, mentoring, and workshops is assessed monthly.

Mentoring
Mentors receive training through the project and partner agencies. Mentors include University students and community volunteers. Through mentoring, students will be able to interact with individuals who support and encourage their educational, career, and personal goals.

College Preparation and Financial Aid Counseling
Postsecondary planning packets with specific instructions on applying for college admission and financial aid are designed for middle and high school students. Parents and students receive technical assistance, one-on-one and in groups, for ACT/SAT preparation and testing, completion of college applications, developing and finalizing essays, and strategies for handling college interviews.

Saturday Programs
The Saturday schedule will vary by region, and will include activities such as college and career field trips. KKGU Staff and volunteers will augment and offer innovative instruction to excite students about education. Special luncheons, banquets and other sessions with guest presenters will be held for the academic and social enrichment of students as well as to recognize their individual and collective achievements.

Cultural Activities
Cultural activities will integrate social and cultural events, allowing students a sense of pride in their own cultural background and an understanding and appreciation for the majority population. These enrichment activities will enhance the student’s social and emotional growth. Students will receive information and updates through the bi-monthly newsletter and website.

Summer Components
Summer activities are designed to keep students involved in academic and enrichment activities, and will vary by region. Students are enrolled in instruction in reading, math, English, computer usage, postsecondary planning, employment opportunities and will receive mentoring. All academic and career instruction is designed to expand the academic and educational advancement of participants and build their skills and confidence levels. Participants in the summer activities are able to keep up with their classmates, advance skills, and progress toward their aspirations. Academic performance is measured and documented through the database. Students are encouraged to apply for participation in federally funded TRiO programs, Health Careers Opportunity programs, and other programs that support their development.

In Kansas and Missouri, more than 7,600 girls in grades 7-12 drop out of school. Of Kansas City’s families in poverty, 62.5% are female-headed, single parent households. We want to show these girls the path to a better life.

Young Women on the Move teaches middle school and high school girls the attitudes, behaviors, and skills necessary to lead a healthy life in every aspect. Its name symbolizes girls moving toward the future with healthy minds, bodies, and spirits focused on life’s amazing possibilities.

Reaching Mind, Body, and Spirit
Young Women on the Move provides an active environment that gives each young woman a voice in designing a program that meets her individual needs as well as the opportunity to have fun and to meet community leaders. Our program is organized to promote healthy development in mind, body and spirit.

Mind

• Financial Literacy
• Career Exploration
• Academic Success
• Goal Setting
• Decision Making

Body

• Nutrition
• Fitness
• Mental Health
• Spirit

Character Development

• Self Esteem
• Confidence
• Accountability
• Leadership

After School Program
During the school year, trained social workers and volunteers provide counseling and lead the Young Women on the Move curriculum in weekly one-hour sessions at the high schools and in three-hour, after-school sessions at our offices on Wednesdays for both middle school and high school groups.

Workshops
Throughout the year, various workshops and mini-lectures are held. For example, our multi-week Job Success Workshop introduces girls 16 years and older to business professionals who teach the critical skills and attitudes necessary for workplace success.

Summer Enrichment
Every summer, a themed enrichment camp assists girls in minimizing summer academic loss while enhancing growth in a variety of areas. Sessions that train the girls to make healthy and wise choices are interspersed with fun activities like crafts or visiting a watermark.

Culinary Academy
Our newest program utilizes our community garden and partnerships with local chef organizations to teach girls and their families about healthy cooking and nutrition while providing entrepreneurial opportunities.

For more information, visit Young Women on the Move Website.