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Close Up 2011
Washington, D.C.
week of January 15th 2012
Contact: L. Davenport at
Terrebonne High
Planning period: 3rd
hour (11:11-12:41)
879-3377
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This innovative
educational program is run by the Close
Up Foundation, the nation’s leading
nonprofit, nonpartisan civic education
organization. Since 1972, Close Up has
brought over 665,000 students and
teachers from across the country to
Washington, D.C. to experience firsthand
the history, politics, and culture of
the nation’s capital. While on the
program, students will participate in a
variety of hands-on activities such as
small group workshops, seminars with
Washington, D.C. journalists, lobbyists,
and embassy officials, and meetings with
members of Congress and their staffs.
Furthermore, students will learn from
and debate with their peers from across
the country, exposing them to differing
attitudes and perspectives. Recently,
the University of Virginia validated the
program’s curriculum, giving students
the opportunity to earn college credit
for their participation.
Not only does the Close Up program offer
valuable citizenship and leadership
skills, but it also includes separate
professional development activities for
teachers, giving them the chance to
share best practices with educational
professionals from across the country.
Educators attend seminars and workshops
of their choice, and have the option of
receiving graduate credit or continuing
education units for participation. This
year, Mrs. Leslie Davenport from
Terrebonne High School will be
accompanying students on the program.
The all-inclusive program cost for each
student, including instruction, travel,
expenses, meals, and lodging is $1689.
All donations/contributions toward a
student’s tuition is tax-deductible.
(see fundraising letter)
1st Payment – $300 due
by 9/18/2010: This initial deposit is
non-refundable and should not be mailed
to Close Up. After this initial payment,
parents/students/donors can make
payments through Close Up’s main site.
All that information will be provided at
the time when it is necessary. All
checks should be made payable to the
Close Up Foundation and delivered to me
personally or mailed to my attention at
Terrebonne High School.
Last Payment – due
12/14/10.
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