Bridge The Gap College Prep

Programs: After school extended learning day program (eld): approximately 70 students, grades 4th-8th, participate in the eld program, after school tutoring program with an emphasis on literacy, writing skills, math and homework support. Paid teachers work with grade groups and provide subject specific skill building, homework completion support and promote college aspirations through grade appropriate curriculum. Eld teachers also serve as student advocates, partnering with the students' school teachers to determine the areas of focus which would help the students perform better at school. Regular weekly volunteers serve as tutors and mentors to the students. One on one assistance is provided with both subject matter tutoring as well as homework completion. All students showed academic progress in at least one of the core subjects of math or language arts.

after school high school program: this program serves approximately 30 students in grades 9-12. The program meets 4 nights/week, mon-thurs, 3:30-7:00. Three credentialed teachers each night provide subject specific instruction and homework support. Teachers are also students' advocates and communicate with school district teachers as well to work on their student's specific needs. Volunteer tutors provide one to one academic help and mentoring. 100% of the high school students who participated in our high school program have graduated from high school, and attended college or other post-secondary academic programs.

college support and other expenses not related to a specific program.