The Virginia Department of Education awarded West Potomac High School a $68,000 grant, to be used this school year to benefit 50 students with college and career preparation.

The “Governor’s Youth Development Academy” will be comprised of freshman and sophomores who may be struggling with grades or scores on the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests.

A statement from West Potomac describes the programs involved in the academy as “additional services to teach students about post-secondary opportunities, how to overcome common barriers to success and a component that fosters civic engagement and financial well-being.”

The school said some of those programs will include professional workshops and field trips to educational, cultural and government centers such as the U.S. Department of State.