Declare a Dream
We know our students have big dreams, and they deserve every opportunity to reach them.
The sooner we start supporting our students, the better prepared they will be for the demands of high school and college.
Our students’ 10-year journey begins in our College Track centers after-school, where students participate in three core program areas: College Readiness, College Thrive, and Alumni.
Because no two students are the same, we don’t treat them as such. We offer an individualized approach that taps into each student’s skills and passions. Our staff holds high expectations for all students, believing that every young person is capable and worthy of the opportunities that come with higher education.
COLLEGE READINESS
- Lead cohort meetings
- Academic learning labs
- “Hop Topics” Leadership Series
- Family engagement
- Individualized coaching, then college counseling
COLLEGE
- High school to college handoff
- Peer mentorship
- Cohort meetings
- Individual coaching & guidance
- Community building events & connection to campus resources
- Career readiness, financial wellness
ALUMNI
- Early career support
- Program engagement (volunteering)
- Alumni council
A Day In The Life
College readiness programming is offered up to six days a week, with additional opportunities for weekend and summer activities. At the beginning of each semester, we work with each student to create a schedule of workshops that align with their individual needs and obligations.
Semester Zero
Semester Zero is an immersive, college preparatory summer experience on Northern Arizona University’s Flagstaff Mountain Campus for rising juniors from each of College Track’s 13 centers nationwide. College Track scholars will live on campus to preview college life, engage in rich learning experiences, connect with peers from across the country and solidify their college-going aspirations—all in one of the most beautiful college towns in the nation.
Launch to College
Launch to College is a joyful, milestone celebration honoring our graduating high school seniors as they complete one chapter and boldly step into the next, beginning their college journeys as the first in their families to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
This annual event at each of our centers brings together scholars, families, staff, alumni, and community partners for an unforgettable gathering filled with pride, reflection, and excitement. Seniors are recognized for their perseverance through our 10-year integrated program, from ninth grade through high school graduation, as they prepare to thrive on campus and beyond.
At Launch to College, we celebrate their years of hard work, share stories of growth and achievement, and send our scholars off with encouragement, inspiration, and the knowledge that College Track’s support continues every step of the way through college completion and into meaningful careers.