Objective:
"Build a college-going culture based on early college awareness by nurturing in students the confidence to aspire to college and the resilience to overcome challenges along the way. Maintain high expectations by providing adequate supports, building social capital and conveying the conviction that all students can succeed in college." The College Board |
Here are some helpful resources to help you with your college and career aspirations:
What Career is Right For Me? -Take this career aptitude test to figure out the career that is best for you based on your skills, interests, values and style.
How Important is School Attendance?-Regular school attendance is one of the best ways to prepare for future success in both academics and in life.
Challenge Scholars -A partnership with the Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Rapids Community Foundation and area Colleges/Universities with a focus on helping Grand Rapids Public School children go to college.
Challenge Scholars plan include:
Believe to Become -A collaboration with numerous community partners and the Grand Rapids Public School students that focuses helping students achieve their potential.
Believe to Become focuses on:
LOOP-A Grand Rapids Public School Program that focuses on providing academic assistance, as well as personal and emotional support after school for elementary and middle school students.
Kent Career Tech Center-A West Michigan program that provides High School Juniors and Seniors an education focusing on career exploration, preparation through internships, technical training, apprenticeships, and future employment.
Khan Academy -An non-profit educational resource that provides a free on-line education no matter your age or residence.
T2CStudio-Helping Grand Rapids children get to and through college by collaboration with local colleges and community partnerships.
Kent ISD-Occupational training for High School students that allows transitions from classroom to career.
What Career is Right For Me? -Take this career aptitude test to figure out the career that is best for you based on your skills, interests, values and style.
How Important is School Attendance?-Regular school attendance is one of the best ways to prepare for future success in both academics and in life.
Challenge Scholars -A partnership with the Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Rapids Community Foundation and area Colleges/Universities with a focus on helping Grand Rapids Public School children go to college.
Challenge Scholars plan include:
- Academic Achievement
- Attendance
- Parent Engagement
- Scholarships
- Big Dreams
Believe to Become -A collaboration with numerous community partners and the Grand Rapids Public School students that focuses helping students achieve their potential.
Believe to Become focuses on:
- Community
- Engagement
- Empowerment
- Data
LOOP-A Grand Rapids Public School Program that focuses on providing academic assistance, as well as personal and emotional support after school for elementary and middle school students.
Kent Career Tech Center-A West Michigan program that provides High School Juniors and Seniors an education focusing on career exploration, preparation through internships, technical training, apprenticeships, and future employment.
Khan Academy -An non-profit educational resource that provides a free on-line education no matter your age or residence.
T2CStudio-Helping Grand Rapids children get to and through college by collaboration with local colleges and community partnerships.
Kent ISD-Occupational training for High School students that allows transitions from classroom to career.