PEACE COMMUNITY CENTER

Geographic areas served: Education

Programs: High school and post-secondary program - the "hilltop scholars" high school phase serves students with weekly academic coaching and school year-long tutoring. During the summer, students participate in summer academic enrichment programs which provide students with opportunities to reflect on the mindsets needed for success, work on academic skills, visit local colleges and take online courses in a summer credit retrieval program. The "hilltop scholars" post-secondary phase serves students during their transition to college to support college completion. Support includes helping students access resources on their campuses, emotional, academic and financial mentoring, and quarterly care packages from a team of volunteers.

middle school program - the "hilltop scholars" middle school phase includes seven weeks of a rigorous summer academy where students spend three hours per day in intensive language arts and math classes. Throughout the school year, students meet individually with their academic coach weekly and cohorts meet together weekly to build community, learn new skills and receive encouragement from staff.

elementary program - elementary students participate in weekly tutoring and mentoring after school, focusing on reading and math fundamentals. Students also attend a summer day camp designed to combat summer learning loss through engaging curriculum, enrichment activities and fun field trips.

various other programs that assist students and families in the community including vibrant schools program, free meal program and the plaehn scholarship program.