Lapan College & Career Club

The Lapan College & Career Club is a community program offered to students from the Wakefield Community starting at C.E. Rose, Hollinger & Wakefield Middle Schools through 12th grade interested in earning dollars for their future education through the Lapan Sunshine Foundation, Inc. It became active at Wakefield Middle School in 2004 and is funded by the Lapan Sunshine Foundation, Inc. a foundation of the Lapan Family, established by Patricia Lapan in 1989.

This website provides Lapan College & Career Club students and parents with additional resources and information to help them make the most of the opportunities offered by the Foundation.

About The Lapan College & Career Club

Mission

The Foundation has the mission of inspiring students from the CE Rose and Hollinger communities in TUSD to achieve success in high school and beyond. It provides economic resources, academic tools, cultural experiences, and professional development that guides and mentors students towards the achievement of their highest aspirations.

Vision

The Lapan Sunshine Foundation, Inc envisions a time when every student in the southside of Tucson has the resources, support and ambition to pursue their highest aspirations for academic and professional success.
The Lapan Sunshine Foundation, Inc will become recognized regionally and nationally as a model for local youth programs, ensuring comprehensive services that support students holistically throughout their education and beyond.

How it Works

50 Dollars for Every "A"

Active since the inception of the Lapan College & Career Club in 2004

"Nana" Lapan conceived the idea of awarding students $50 for every "A" grade on their report cards each quarter in the five major subjects: math, science, social studies, reading and writing. At the high school level Lapan students are compensated at the end of each school year on a sliding scale based on their GPA. Students can earn $3,000 during their middle school years, and an additional $2,000 during high school. Her idea was that students needed to establish successful study skills during their middle school years in order to succeed academically in high school and college. Students receive a statement at the end of each school year indicating the total accumulated funds in their account. These funds can be accessed once a student graduates from high school. Funds can be used only for direct college or trade school expenses as defined in the Lapan Student/Parent Handbook.

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(520) 360-9881
3407 S. 9th Ave • Tucson, AZ 85713

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