High Jump Launches New Alumni Program
This summer, High Jump launched High Jump High, its new alumni program that supports students’ academic growth, social-emotional well-being and college readiness throughout their time in high school. The program consists of four key components: a pre-9th grade summer course, academic planning, a civic engagement series and a college counseling program.
Eight rising freshmen participated in High Jump High’s summer workshop to address upcoming barriers in transitioning to high school and to build more social-emotional and identity self-awareness. The workshop consisted of activities and discussions that allowed students to understand issues of race, class and power, and reflect on their own identity, civic engagement and leadership. At the end of the summer, students were able to present their self-portrait collage that expresses their identities.
We’re excited to support students this school year in their academics and wish our high schoolers a great 2019-2020 school year!