Reach for ExcellenceHigh School Program
Our High School Program begins with intensive high school placement support during eighth grade and continues through grades 9, 12, helping scholars successfully transition to high school, make thoughtful academic choices, explore college and career pathways, and prepare for thei
High school scholars in grades 9–12
From reachforexcellence.org/high-school-support ↗About this program
Reach continues to support scholars throughout grades 9–12, helping students successfully navigate high school, make thoughtful academic choices, pursue enriching opportunities, and prepare for college and future careers.
Support evolves as scholars progress through high school, providing the right resources and opportunities at the right time.
The first years of high school establish an important foundation for future opportunities. Reach supports scholars through High School Transition Workshops, Academic Counseling, High School Tutoring, Volunteer Opportunities, Career Day and Career Exploration, and Early College Exposure.
As scholars approach graduation, Reach provides more focused college preparation and individualized support, including College Essay Writing Workshops, College List Development, Meetings with College Counselors and Admissions Professionals, Small-Group SAT and ACT Workshops, College Visits and Tours, Fly-In Opportunities, High School Tutoring, Research Opportunities, and Pre-College Summer Program Guidance and Support.
Reach encourages scholars to pursue transformative academic experiences beyond their schools and communities. We help students identify and apply to competitive pre-college, academic, research, and enrichment programs throughout the United States and internationally. For selected opportunities, Reach provides financial assistance toward program tuition and travel expenses, including airfare.
Questions
What support does Reach provide to 9th and 10th graders?
High School Transition Workshops to help students adjust to new academic expectations and responsibilities; Academic Counseling to support thoughtful course selection and appropriate academic rigor; High School Tutoring when additional academic support is needed; Volunteer Opportunities, including opportunities to support Reach families through translation; Career Day and Career Exploration to expose scholars to professionals, industries, and potential career pathways; Early College Exposure to encourage students to begin thinking intentionally about their interests and future educational options
Does Reach help with costs for summer opportunities?
For selected opportunities, Reach provides financial assistance toward program tuition and travel expenses, including airfare, helping remove financial barriers that might otherwise prevent scholars from participating.
What is the High School Graduation Rate?
99.8% High School Graduation Rate
What is the College Matriculation Rate?
96.7% College Matriculation Rate
Details
- Who
- High school scholars in grades 9–12
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Tuition-Free ProgramReach for Excellence is a free program that offers students with limited income a combination of academic, cultural, and communal experiences that prepare students for the challenges of high school and college preparatory programs.Comprehensive High School Placement SupportReach supports both students and families throughout the high school application and financial aid process, offering family workshops, individual guidance, and hands-on support every step of the way.CurriculumStudents attend three consecutive summers of five weeks each, complemented by Saturday sessions during the school year of 7th and 8th grade.