Accepted High School Readiness

Ages: 12-14

Workshop Overview

Accepted! High School Readiness: is a one-week in person / online workshop intensive, focused on preparing rising 7th, 8th & 9th graders for high school success. The workshop is designed to actively engage youth in activities that get them ready for the requirements of the next stage of their education.

 

The workshop covers:

 

  • Course Work Responsibilities
  • Time Management
  • Networking, Friendships & Peer Pressure
  • Social Media & the On-Campus Environment
  • Classroom Etiquette & Discipline
  • Student-Teacher Relations
  • …and More
Accepted!

Accepted! provides tips and tricks to help youth successfully adjust to high school culture, navigate extracurricular activities and acquire service hours, while managing a healthy school-life balance.

 

Additionally, the workshop provides resources for participant’s high school readiness toolkit.

 

Major workshop takeaways include:

 

  • Mentoring
  • Peer to Peer Connections
  • Financial Literacy
  • High School Resource Materials
Manage School-Life Balance
Manage School-Life Balance
Explore High School Resources
Explore High School Resources
Expand Peer Groups
Expand Peer Groups

Accepted Extras

Accepted incorporates a speaker series that includes guests from diverse high school communities, allowing participants opportunities to engage with guests and learn firsthand how to have the most rewarding high school experience possible. Participants also have opportunities to attend events* such as:

 

  • High School Open House Tours
  • High School Fairs