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The middle school years present a pivotal moment in a child’s life, when interests and energies are captured. It is a time, especially for children in underserved areas, when their energies can be channeled in a positive direction or lose momentum that is never regained. Higher Achievement targets the middle school years because it is when children make critical life-long choices.
Higher Achievement’s success rests in four-year model of year-round academies that challenge scholars to develop strong academic habits, behaviors, and skills. Rigorous on-going instruction in literature, math, technology, science, social studies, and various electives, as well as regular evaluation by scholars, parents, mentors, and staff, result in the opportunity to attend a top high school.
Accelerated, social justice-oriented, standards-based content is paired with Higher Achievement’s unique culture model. Demonstrated by daily rituals like debating the quote of the week and "lifting chins" as scholars speak, the Higher Achievement culture values intellectual curiosity, self-confidence, long-term academic commitment, and scholastic achievement. |
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