What happens during the school year?
During the school year, academic tutoring and counseling services are available. Under the direction of our staff, college undergraduates tutor our students during the afternoon and evening study sessions. Throughout the year we provide college, career and financial aid counseling for our students. There are also tours and visits to local hospital and industries, and guest speakers.

Academic Year Component
The Assistant Director/Academic Coordinator is available twice a month during the regular school year in the students' home schools. She provides academic counseling for all Program students and college counseling for seniors.

Monthly Student Meetings - there is a mandatory group student meeting each month to collect and disseminate information.

Homework Supervision/Tutorials - all students are required to attend at least four hours of homework supervision and/or tutorials per week. The sessions are held Monday-Thursday from 2:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.

Academic Enrichment Activities
ESL - students whose first language is not English will engage in activities and exercises designed to improve their English proficiency.

Foreign Languages - Students will access to the Simmons College Language Laboratory to complement their foreign language studies in the high schools.

Mathematics/Science - enrichment events are planned throughout the year; also periodically students will have the opportunity to be involved in laboratory experiments at the college facilitated by Simmons College professors or other professionals in the fields of math and science.

SAT Prep - 11th and 12th graders will practice for the exams in small groups facilitated by a tutor.

Computers - will focus on enhancing students working knowledge and daily utilization of computers. Students will learn how to use word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, PowerPoint, find information on the World Wide Web, and learn the basics on building a web page.

 

 

College Application/Financial Aid Application Assistance - juniors and seniors will be taken to at least two college fairs in addition to having the opportunity to visit area colleges and universities. The Program maintains contact with admissions offices and provides recommendations for Program participants.

Goal Setting/ Career Counseling - students will meet individually with Program staff to establish short term and long term goals. More importantly, they will develop an action plan to reach their goals. Subsequent meetings will include an assessment of progress toward these goals and revisions will be made if necessary.

Field Trips/ Special Activities- these are scheduled once a month throughout the academic year for students; students may also participate in activities at Simmons College and those sponsored by other TRIO Programs.

What happens during the summer?
The summer session consist of six weeks of rigorous academic study in a residential setting on the Simmons College campus. During this time, students and staff live together in a college dormitory. Classes are held daily during morning (academic courses) and early afternoon (general courses) hours and are supported by a tutoring program throughout the remainder of the day. In addition to academics, the summer session offers various educational, recreational, and cultural activities and field trips to companies.

Some of the various classes that have been offered are :

Math: Algebra, Algebra 2, Intro. to Calculus, Trigonometry, Geometry

Science: Chemistry, Biology, Physics

English: ESL, Creative Writing, English 9, English 10, English 11/12

Electives: Engineering, Marine Biology, Computers, Drama, Art, Spanish, Medical Ethics, Music, SAT Math, SAT English

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