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Welcome Students and Parents!
Presidential Classroom provides outstanding high school sophomores, juniors and seniors the chance to explore the political process firsthand with Washington DC as its classroom. Learn more about our programs...
Curriculum – Presidential
Classroom's specially designed curriculum revolves around group
activities, challenging students to think critically and participate in
lively discussions about current issues and policies.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Programs and Schedules – Presidential Classroom provides the next generation of civic leaders an honors level interactive simulation experience which develops critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills.
It also offers many opportunities for leadership roles and a stimulating dialogue with a diverse population of students from across the country and the world as well as present national leaders in DC.
Choose from eight different programs that focus on current issues affecting our society today.
Requirements – Many Presidential Classroom Scholars mark their week in Washington as a turning point in the search for their future role in society.
Application Procedure – Students can submit their application by mail or fax. You can also submit the application form online; however, Presidential Classroom requires all students submit a hard copy of their application with proper parent and principal signatures.
Tuition – Tuition for Presidential Classroom programs covers a full schedule of seminars, discussions, and cultural activities and more.
Financial Aid – About 60 percent of PC Scholars receive financial assistance from outside the family to help meet tuition and transportation costs.
Accommodations – When you arrive in Washington as a Presidential Classroom Scholar, you will live in a community of people like yourself from across the United States and around the world.
UVA Credit – The University of Virginia, one of the nation’s prestigious institutions of higher learning recognizes the academic and leadership excellence of Presidential Classroom students. UVA offers the opportunity to obtain college credit for participation in a Presidential Classroom program.
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Now that you have made the exciting choice of attending one of Presidential Classroom’s programs, you can start preparing for your week...
Login - Access and update your Travel Information, Crossfire choices, and view account information.
Preparing for your Week – News releases, photo IDs, research resources, and more. Outlook – PC's textbook contains original articles that supplement
students’ learning experience in Washington, D.C.
Student Handbook - The Student Handbook is sent to every registered student. It includes vital information on what you need to know before you come to PC and what we expect from our Scholars while here in Washington, D.C.
Crossfire Choices - These lively discussions are forums of about 20 students that focus on current foreign and domestic policy issues. Review the topics covered during your program session and submit your choices.
Travel Information – Students are responsible for their own travel to and from Washington, D.C. We provide transportation to the hotel from Reagan Washington National, Baltimore/Washington International and Dulles International Airports, and Union Station.
Fundraising – About 60 percent of PC Scholars receive financial assistance from outside the family to help meet tuition and transportation costs.
UVA Credit – The University of Virginia, one of the nation’s prestigious institutions of higher learning recognizes the academic and leadership excellence of Presidential Classroom students. UVA offers the opportunity to obtain college credit for participation in a Presidential Classroom program.
Research Links – Some students enjoy preparing for their week through research. Use these links to help prepare for your crossfire debates, seminars, and other discussions throughout the week.
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
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