Education

We combine rigorous academic support and enrichment along with intentional mentoring for our students over the course of their entire middle school, high school, and collegiate years.

 

7 Hours
Per Week

x

35 Weeks
Per Year

=

245 Hours
of Support per Student

Education programming encompasses:

Enrichment and Support Curriculums

  • Support curriculum focusing on literacy development and individualized learning plans 

  • Enrichment curriculum focusing on continuing student success in academic areas providing resources and opportunities for continued growth

Teaching by a professional licensed teacher

  • Highly qualified teaching instruction yields stronger academic results and higher student engagement

Focus on social-emotional learning

  • Reading, writing, and classroom activities focused on the development of self 

  • High value in student voice and choice

Connection to classroom and home

  • Programming with intentional school partnerships

  • Academic staff connect monthly with school faculty and teachers to ensure programming fits needs of individual students

Small group mentoring

  • Partner with University of Minnesota mentors for 1:4 ratio

  • Mentors provide not only academic support but also insight and guidance into college opportunities and life experiences 

College and Career Readiness

  • Prepare for on-time high school graduation and planning for the first four years post-secondary