Contact Yumeca Webb-Jordan, AVID Coordinator

Charlottesville City Schools

(434) 245-2888
webby1@charlottesvilleschools.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Charlottesville High School Seniors Make Decisions for the
Future
Charlottesville, VA (May 1)-Typically, May 1 marks the date by which
students interested in attending a four-year institution send in deposits
to confirm their fall enrollment. With the average student applying to
seven or more institutions, students have spent the last few months
comparing residence life statistics and financial aid packages. As the
day approached, efforts increased to narrow down the list of potential
alma maters.
At Charlottesville High School (CHS), May 1 is National Decision Day: a
celebration of all students confirming their commitment to
postsecondary success and achievement. Students entering the
workforce, technical schools, apprenticeship programs, community
colleges, and 4-year institutions were invited to make their decision to
pursue such paths known. With assistance from the CHS Advancement
Via Individual Determination (AVID) program, Charlottesville
Inflatables,Wayside Chicken, and community volunteers, CHS seniors
with verified post-graduation plans were treated to outdoor food and
fun.
On Friday afternoon, nearly 150 CHS seniors could be found on the
schools track field racing one another in an inflatable obstacle course,
enjoying grilled hot dogs, and chiming requests for pieces of chocolate
cake. Fridays celebration signified one last hurrah for the Class of
2014 before graduation day.