Apply Now for Breakthrough 2009

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Breakthrough Santa Fe is looking for motivated sixth-grade students interested in spending six weeks this summer learning more about math and science, hearing about career opportunities and finding out what it takes to get into college.  Approximately 25 students will be chosen for the six-year program, which is designed to help Santa Fe students get on track for college.

Students in the summer program will take classes in English, history, science and math from high school and college students not much older than themselves.  There are also some great electives to choose from, and special activity days like a camping trip, Art Day, Career Day and Breakthrough Olympics.  During the school year, our Breakthrough students receive weekly tutoring after school.  Our high school students get one-on-one help from our college coordinator with selecting appropriate classes that will prepare them for college, identifying colleges and universities that are a good fit for each student, and help with the entire college application process.

Over the next few weeks, Breakthrough staff members will be visiting local schools to meet with prospective parents and students and answer questions about the program.

Applications for the summer 2009 program are due Friday, March 13, 2009.  Forms in both English and Spanish are available in the student section of the website.