The Breakthrough Six-Year Plan

students arriving

Breakthrough is an exciting six-year journey that starts in sixth grade and ends when students enter college.  Here is a snapshot of how the program supports students through each of the six years.

6th Grade

  • Spring:  Welcome to Breakthrough, attend orientation.
  • Summer:  Attend six-week session at Santa Fe Preparatory School

7th Grade

  • Fall/Spring:  After-school classes on Thursdays and Saturday special events
  • Summer:  Attend six-week session at Santa Fe Preparatory School

student teacher

8th Grade

  • Fall/Spring:  After-school classes on Thursdays and Saturday special events

9th Grade

  • Introductions to summer camps/internships/community service
  • Apply to volunteer at Breakthrough during summer
  • Register for college prep classes for freshman year
  • Saturday events during school year

10th Grade

  • Introductions to summer camps/internships/community service
  • Apply to volunteer at Breakthrough during summer
  • Prep and sign up for PSAT (college entrance test)
  • Introduction to college applications/financial aid/scholarships
  • College visits

student group

11th Grade

  • Prep for the SAT/ACT (college entrance tests)
  • Meet with college counselor
  • Apply to teach at Breakthrough
  • Introductions to summer camps
  • Set up summer internship/community service
  • College visits

12th Grade

  • Apply to colleges/financial aid/scholarships
  • Introductions to summer camps
  • Apply to teach at Breakthrough
  • Set up summer internship/community service

Then, it’s off to college!