From www.higherachievement.org :

Higher Achievement's mission is to develop academic skills, behaviors, and attitudes in academically motivated and underserved middle school children to improve their grades, test scores, attendance, and opportunities – resulting in acceptance to college preparatory high schools. We close the achievement gap by offering motivated middle school students from under-served areas an opportunity-rich, nationally recognized year-round educational and high school preparatory program. The program, held after school and during the summer, culminates in college preparatory high school placement. For over 33 years, Higher Achievement has helped over 10,000 students achieve academic excellence. Grades improve, test scores improve, and academic behaviors are fostered through a program that works.

The organization has received numerous awards, but the most important measure of success is the results achieved by the Higher Achievement scholars themselves. Scholars enter the program with an average GPA of 2.3, and after four years, the GPA jumps to an impressive 3.8.
Higher Achievement is a champion of three principles: talent is everywhere, intellect is built through effort, and opportunities matter.

Higher Achievement offers middle school students year-round educational enrichment opportunities through After-School and Summer academies. The organization’s unique culture and robust content model are demonstrated in scholar/mentor relationships, progressive curricula content, and academic extras - all designed to improve achievement in core subjects. The Higher Achievement Follow-Through Program connects those achievements with the opportunity to attend a top high school.

Three components make up the year-round Higher Achievement model:
1.SummerAcademy
2.After-School Academy
3.Follow-Through program (high school placement)

Go HERE to learn about enrollment.
Go HERE to learn how to donate including how to make a donation online.
Go HERE to learn about volunteer opportunities.

To learn more about the Higher Achievement Program in Ward 8 including enrollment information contact:
Ashley Williams

Ward 8 Community Outreach Coordinator
Higher Achievement Program
Gannon Center for Higher Achievement
317 8th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Office: (202) 375-7739
Cell: (301) 928-2047
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