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Seminars are held once a month
-Seminars are grade-specific and vary in topics that meet the interests and needs of all students
-Seminars will be offered after school on a variety of days and times to meet the needs of all students
-Students are required to attend their grade specific seminar each month

Exploratory Seminars
-In addition to the grade-specific college preparatory seminars, students are also required to attend one exploratory seminar each month. Seminars will be offered on a variety of days and times to meet the needs of all students. Students can elect to attend additional seminars, as desired. Examples of seminars: ACT prep, Leadership Council, Book Club, Study Skills, Health Careers, Financial Literacy, Poetry and Community Service

Saturday College
-The purpose of Saturday College is to bring the entire group of students together to share information, invite guest speakers, expose students to college-related themes and information and provide additional instruction in core curricular areas.
-Saturday College is held quarterly. The exact date, time, and location of each event will be announced and distributed in advance to students and parents. Summer Academy
-Instruction in core curriculum subjects: English literature and composition, science, science lab, mathematics, and foreign language
-Instruction in subjects outside the core curriculum which will introduce new subject matter thereby enhancing the student's experience.
-Cultural, educational, and recreational field trips that have as their purpose the intellectual, social, and cultural development of our students.
-Community Service
-End of summer overnight trip

Senior Bridge Program
-Graduated seniors have the opportunity to take up to 2 college-level courses, live on campus, and take college seminars in the summer between high school and their first semester of college.
-The purpose of this program is to prepare and assist students in the transition from high school to college. Additional Activities/Opportunities
-College Visits
-College Enrollment, Financial Aid, and Scholarship Assistance
-Cultural Activities
-ACT Preparation
-Work Study Positions to Expose Students to Careers Requiring a Post Secondary Degree