SRT 1 Elementary
SRT 2 Elementary
Bethune Connally Finch Herndon M.A. Jones Perkerson Venetian Hills
Benteen Cleveland Dobbs Gideons Heritage Humphries Hutchinson Slater D.H. Stanton
SRT 1 Middle
Brown Kennedy Sylvan Hills
SRT 2 Middle
Long Parks Price
High School Office
Washington (4) High School Office
Carver (4) South Atlanta (3) *SRT stands for School Reform Team
How Can I Access All That Project GRAD Has to Offer? You have to be on the list! The Project GRAD opportunity is not open to just anyone. You’re eligible to participate if you attend any one of the Project GRAD schools listed to the left.
Contact Us
What’s Project GRAD All About? Project GRAD is a resource that supports you. As a student, you have unlimited opportunities ahead of you. Project GRAD is here to help you become successful in life by going to college and entering the profession of your dreams.
Atlanta Public Schools Project GRAD Office 130 Trinity Avenue, S.W. • Atlanta, GA 30303 404-802-2315 • www.atlantapublicschools.us
College Access Specialists Kenyae Reese Schools of Booker T. Washington klreese@atlantapublicschools.us 404-802-4626
On each high school campus, a college access specialist is on staff to provide personal assistance. Throughout your time in high school, your college access specialist will make available to you programs, activities and resources so that you can graduate from Atlanta Public Schools and continue your studies in college.
Kenneth Whitaker New Schools at Carver kwhitaker@atlantapublicschools.us 404-802-4489
Graduation Really Achieves Dreams
Marissa Lifshen South Atlanta Educational Complex mlifshen@atlantapublicschools.us 404-802-5007
Destination: College
Project Administrator Dr. Anna Green College Readiness angreen@atlantapublicschools.us Program Administrator Dr. Eric Jay Rosser erosser@atlantapublicschools.us
Student Guide (08-09-243)
Feeder Patterns*
What’s in it for me? Your future – that’s what’s in it for you. In this day and age, high school is designed to get you ready for college, and college is designed to get you ready for the world. If you’re truly committed, Project GRAD will pay off. Students who sign the Project GRAD scholarship covenant prior to December of their sophomore year and meet all of the covenant requirements at the time of high school graduation will receive a $4000 scholarship.
SRT 1 Elementary
SRT 2 Elementary
Bethune Connally Finch Herndon M.A. Jones Perkerson Venetian Hills
Benteen Cleveland Dobbs Gideons Heritage Humphries Hutchinson Slater D.H. Stanton
SRT 1 Middle
Brown Kennedy Sylvan Hills
SRT 2 Middle
Long Parks Price
High School Office
Washington (4) High School Office
Carver (4) South Atlanta (3) *SRT stands for School Reform Team
How Can I Access All That Project GRAD Has to Offer? You have to be on the list! The Project GRAD opportunity is not open to just anyone. You’re eligible to participate if you attend any one of the Project GRAD schools listed to the left.
Contact Us
What’s Project GRAD All About? Project GRAD is a resource that supports you. As a student, you have unlimited opportunities ahead of you. Project GRAD is here to help you become successful in life by going to college and entering the profession of your dreams.
Atlanta Public Schools Project GRAD Office 130 Trinity Avenue, S.W. • Atlanta, GA 30303 404-802-2315 • www.atlantapublicschools.us
College Access Specialists Kenyae Reese Schools of Booker T. Washington klreese@atlantapublicschools.us 404-802-4626
On each high school campus, a college access specialist is on staff to provide personal assistance. Throughout your time in high school, your college access specialist will make available to you programs, activities and resources so that you can graduate from Atlanta Public Schools and continue your studies in college.
Kenneth Whitaker New Schools at Carver kwhitaker@atlantapublicschools.us 404-802-4489
Graduation Really Achieves Dreams
Marissa Lifshen South Atlanta Educational Complex mlifshen@atlantapublicschools.us 404-802-5007
Destination: College
Project Administrator Dr. Anna Green College Readiness angreen@atlantapublicschools.us Program Administrator Dr. Eric Jay Rosser erosser@atlantapublicschools.us
Student Guide (08-09-243)
Feeder Patterns*
What’s in it for me? Your future – that’s what’s in it for you. In this day and age, high school is designed to get you ready for college, and college is designed to get you ready for the world. If you’re truly committed, Project GRAD will pay off. Students who sign the Project GRAD scholarship covenant prior to December of their sophomore year and meet all of the covenant requirements at the time of high school graduation will receive a $4000 scholarship.
What Is College Readiness?
these fields, and countless others, require a college education, which is why it’s important that you be ready.
College readiness is a term you’ll hear often in Project GRAD circles. College readiness refers to activities and instructional programming designed to assist you in taking your education to the next level. The following are a few examples of college readiness activities: college tours, SAT/ACT prep, summer institutes and student college readiness workshops. All of these are in place to support you in reaching your dreams. The only action you need to take is to step up and access these supports. It’s easy – simply speak to the college access specialist on your high school campus.
Getting ready starts early, in the eighth and ninth grades, and continues through the 10th–, 11th– and 12th–grade years. Of course, the foundation is laid even earlier, as academic preparation is a journey that begins officially in prekindergarten. It’s certainly a fact that the more prepared you are for college, the better you will do in college. And higher education means higher employment – which leads to a better, more fulfilling life. Just take a look below at the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau.
Project GRAD has so much to offer you as a student. Here are just a few of the reasons you should get involved with Project GRAD:
How Do You Become College Ready?
Why is it important to be college ready? It might be difficult for students to appreciate this point: You’re not going to be a pre-teen or teenager for long. Before you realize it, you’re an adult, with grown-up responsibilities, higher expectations and big plans for your life. Part of your big plans is entering the profession of your dreams. Some students desire to become an educator, doctor, lawyer or entrepreneur. Your dream might be to become a movie star, recording artist, professional sports player or top model. If so, you’ll be more competitive and broaden your likelihood for success if you prepare yourself for the business behind those careers, such as production engineering, entertainment law, sports medicine or business management. All of
Top 10 Reasons to Appreciate Project GRAD
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Current Population Survey. Earning and unemployment are for full-time, year-round workers age 25 and older.
• Take your opportunity to learn • Sharpen your writing skills. – Proofread, correct and seriously. rewrite your written work. • Attend school every day. • Develop good test-taking skills. • Participate in each of your • Meet with your Project GRAD classes. college access specialist about • Complete your assignments things you can do to prepare and homework. for college. • Ask questions if you don’t • Participate in Project GRAD understand what is being taught. college readiness activities.
1. College Readiness Preparation and Planning • College Readiness Portfolio (for juniors and seniors) • College Tours • College Fairs • Writing Labs • Student Workshops • Parent Workshops 2. College-Based Summer Enrichment Opportunities • Residential • Commuter 3. Academic Assistance • SAT Prep • ACT Prep • Tutorial Assistance
4. Student Empowerment and Leadership Opportunities • Mentoring • Project GRAD Student Leadership Team 5. Social Networking • Project GRAD Atlanta Night (sports events) • Project GRAD Alumni Networking 6. Service Learning Opportunities 7. Student and Family Support Through Communities In Schools (CISA) 8. One-on-One College Readiness Support Through On-Campus College Access Specialist 9. Scholarship Opportunities • $4,000 Brumley Scholarship • Help With Financial Aid Process and Other Scholarships 10. Post-Secondary Scholar Support
What Is College Readiness?
these fields, and countless others, require a college education, which is why it’s important that you be ready.
College readiness is a term you’ll hear often in Project GRAD circles. College readiness refers to activities and instructional programming designed to assist you in taking your education to the next level. The following are a few examples of college readiness activities: college tours, SAT/ACT prep, summer institutes and student college readiness workshops. All of these are in place to support you in reaching your dreams. The only action you need to take is to step up and access these supports. It’s easy – simply speak to the college access specialist on your high school campus.
Getting ready starts early, in the eighth and ninth grades, and continues through the 10th–, 11th– and 12th–grade years. Of course, the foundation is laid even earlier, as academic preparation is a journey that begins officially in prekindergarten. It’s certainly a fact that the more prepared you are for college, the better you will do in college. And higher education means higher employment – which leads to a better, more fulfilling life. Just take a look below at the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau.
Project GRAD has so much to offer you as a student. Here are just a few of the reasons you should get involved with Project GRAD:
How Do You Become College Ready?
Why is it important to be college ready? It might be difficult for students to appreciate this point: You’re not going to be a pre-teen or teenager for long. Before you realize it, you’re an adult, with grown-up responsibilities, higher expectations and big plans for your life. Part of your big plans is entering the profession of your dreams. Some students desire to become an educator, doctor, lawyer or entrepreneur. Your dream might be to become a movie star, recording artist, professional sports player or top model. If so, you’ll be more competitive and broaden your likelihood for success if you prepare yourself for the business behind those careers, such as production engineering, entertainment law, sports medicine or business management. All of
Top 10 Reasons to Appreciate Project GRAD
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Current Population Survey. Earning and unemployment are for full-time, year-round workers age 25 and older.
• Take your opportunity to learn • Sharpen your writing skills. – Proofread, correct and seriously. rewrite your written work. • Attend school every day. • Develop good test-taking skills. • Participate in each of your • Meet with your Project GRAD classes. college access specialist about • Complete your assignments things you can do to prepare and homework. for college. • Ask questions if you don’t • Participate in Project GRAD understand what is being taught. college readiness activities.
1. College Readiness Preparation and Planning • College Readiness Portfolio (for juniors and seniors) • College Tours • College Fairs • Writing Labs • Student Workshops • Parent Workshops 2. College-Based Summer Enrichment Opportunities • Residential • Commuter 3. Academic Assistance • SAT Prep • ACT Prep • Tutorial Assistance
4. Student Empowerment and Leadership Opportunities • Mentoring • Project GRAD Student Leadership Team 5. Social Networking • Project GRAD Atlanta Night (sports events) • Project GRAD Alumni Networking 6. Service Learning Opportunities 7. Student and Family Support Through Communities In Schools (CISA) 8. One-on-One College Readiness Support Through On-Campus College Access Specialist 9. Scholarship Opportunities • $4,000 Brumley Scholarship • Help With Financial Aid Process and Other Scholarships 10. Post-Secondary Scholar Support
What Is College Readiness?
these fields, and countless others, require a college education, which is why it’s important that you be ready.
College readiness is a term you’ll hear often in Project GRAD circles. College readiness refers to activities and instructional programming designed to assist you in taking your education to the next level. The following are a few examples of college readiness activities: college tours, SAT/ACT prep, summer institutes and student college readiness workshops. All of these are in place to support you in reaching your dreams. The only action you need to take is to step up and access these supports. It’s easy – simply speak to the college access specialist on your high school campus.
Getting ready starts early, in the eighth and ninth grades, and continues through the 10th–, 11th– and 12th–grade years. Of course, the foundation is laid even earlier, as academic preparation is a journey that begins officially in prekindergarten. It’s certainly a fact that the more prepared you are for college, the better you will do in college. And higher education means higher employment – which leads to a better, more fulfilling life. Just take a look below at the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau.
Project GRAD has so much to offer you as a student. Here are just a few of the reasons you should get involved with Project GRAD:
How Do You Become College Ready?
Why is it important to be college ready? It might be difficult for students to appreciate this point: You’re not going to be a pre-teen or teenager for long. Before you realize it, you’re an adult, with grown-up responsibilities, higher expectations and big plans for your life. Part of your big plans is entering the profession of your dreams. Some students desire to become an educator, doctor, lawyer or entrepreneur. Your dream might be to become a movie star, recording artist, professional sports player or top model. If so, you’ll be more competitive and broaden your likelihood for success if you prepare yourself for the business behind those careers, such as production engineering, entertainment law, sports medicine or business management. All of
Top 10 Reasons to Appreciate Project GRAD
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Current Population Survey. Earning and unemployment are for full-time, year-round workers age 25 and older.
• Take your opportunity to learn • Sharpen your writing skills. – Proofread, correct and seriously. rewrite your written work. • Attend school every day. • Develop good test-taking skills. • Participate in each of your • Meet with your Project GRAD classes. college access specialist about • Complete your assignments things you can do to prepare and homework. for college. • Ask questions if you don’t • Participate in Project GRAD understand what is being taught. college readiness activities.
1. College Readiness Preparation and Planning • College Readiness Portfolio (for juniors and seniors) • College Tours • College Fairs • Writing Labs • Student Workshops • Parent Workshops 2. College-Based Summer Enrichment Opportunities • Residential • Commuter 3. Academic Assistance • SAT Prep • ACT Prep • Tutorial Assistance
4. Student Empowerment and Leadership Opportunities • Mentoring • Project GRAD Student Leadership Team 5. Social Networking • Project GRAD Atlanta Night (sports events) • Project GRAD Alumni Networking 6. Service Learning Opportunities 7. Student and Family Support Through Communities In Schools (CISA) 8. One-on-One College Readiness Support Through On-Campus College Access Specialist 9. Scholarship Opportunities • $4,000 Brumley Scholarship • Help With Financial Aid Process and Other Scholarships 10. Post-Secondary Scholar Support
What Is College Readiness?
these fields, and countless others, require a college education, which is why it’s important that you be ready.
College readiness is a term you’ll hear often in Project GRAD circles. College readiness refers to activities and instructional programming designed to assist you in taking your education to the next level. The following are a few examples of college readiness activities: college tours, SAT/ACT prep, summer institutes and student college readiness workshops. All of these are in place to support you in reaching your dreams. The only action you need to take is to step up and access these supports. It’s easy – simply speak to the college access specialist on your high school campus.
Getting ready starts early, in the eighth and ninth grades, and continues through the 10th–, 11th– and 12th–grade years. Of course, the foundation is laid even earlier, as academic preparation is a journey that begins officially in prekindergarten. It’s certainly a fact that the more prepared you are for college, the better you will do in college. And higher education means higher employment – which leads to a better, more fulfilling life. Just take a look below at the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau.
Project GRAD has so much to offer you as a student. Here are just a few of the reasons you should get involved with Project GRAD:
How Do You Become College Ready?
Why is it important to be college ready? It might be difficult for students to appreciate this point: You’re not going to be a pre-teen or teenager for long. Before you realize it, you’re an adult, with grown-up responsibilities, higher expectations and big plans for your life. Part of your big plans is entering the profession of your dreams. Some students desire to become an educator, doctor, lawyer or entrepreneur. Your dream might be to become a movie star, recording artist, professional sports player or top model. If so, you’ll be more competitive and broaden your likelihood for success if you prepare yourself for the business behind those careers, such as production engineering, entertainment law, sports medicine or business management. All of
Top 10 Reasons to Appreciate Project GRAD
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Current Population Survey. Earning and unemployment are for full-time, year-round workers age 25 and older.
• Take your opportunity to learn • Sharpen your writing skills. – Proofread, correct and seriously. rewrite your written work. • Attend school every day. • Develop good test-taking skills. • Participate in each of your • Meet with your Project GRAD classes. college access specialist about • Complete your assignments things you can do to prepare and homework. for college. • Ask questions if you don’t • Participate in Project GRAD understand what is being taught. college readiness activities.
1. College Readiness Preparation and Planning • College Readiness Portfolio (for juniors and seniors) • College Tours • College Fairs • Writing Labs • Student Workshops • Parent Workshops 2. College-Based Summer Enrichment Opportunities • Residential • Commuter 3. Academic Assistance • SAT Prep • ACT Prep • Tutorial Assistance
4. Student Empowerment and Leadership Opportunities • Mentoring • Project GRAD Student Leadership Team 5. Social Networking • Project GRAD Atlanta Night (sports events) • Project GRAD Alumni Networking 6. Service Learning Opportunities 7. Student and Family Support Through Communities In Schools (CISA) 8. One-on-One College Readiness Support Through On-Campus College Access Specialist 9. Scholarship Opportunities • $4,000 Brumley Scholarship • Help With Financial Aid Process and Other Scholarships 10. Post-Secondary Scholar Support
SRT 1 Elementary
SRT 2 Elementary
Bethune Connally Finch Herndon M.A. Jones Perkerson Venetian Hills
Benteen Cleveland Dobbs Gideons Heritage Humphries Hutchinson Slater D.H. Stanton
SRT 1 Middle
Brown Kennedy Sylvan Hills
SRT 2 Middle
Long Parks Price
High School Office
Washington (4) High School Office
Carver (4) South Atlanta (3) *SRT stands for School Reform Team
How Can I Access All That Project GRAD Has to Offer? You have to be on the list! The Project GRAD opportunity is not open to just anyone. You’re eligible to participate if you attend any one of the Project GRAD schools listed to the left.
Contact Us
What’s Project GRAD All About? Project GRAD is a resource that supports you. As a student, you have unlimited opportunities ahead of you. Project GRAD is here to help you become successful in life by going to college and entering the profession of your dreams.
Atlanta Public Schools Project GRAD Office 130 Trinity Avenue, S.W. • Atlanta, GA 30303 404-802-2315 • www.atlantapublicschools.us
College Access Specialists Kenyae Reese Schools of Booker T. Washington klreese@atlantapublicschools.us 404-802-4626
On each high school campus, a college access specialist is on staff to provide personal assistance. Throughout your time in high school, your college access specialist will make available to you programs, activities and resources so that you can graduate from Atlanta Public Schools and continue your studies in college.
Kenneth Whitaker New Schools at Carver kwhitaker@atlantapublicschools.us 404-802-4489
Graduation Really Achieves Dreams
Marissa Lifshen South Atlanta Educational Complex mlifshen@atlantapublicschools.us 404-802-5007
Destination: College
Project Administrator Dr. Anna Green College Readiness angreen@atlantapublicschools.us Program Administrator Dr. Eric Jay Rosser erosser@atlantapublicschools.us
Student Guide (08-09-243)
Feeder Patterns*
What’s in it for me? Your future – that’s what’s in it for you. In this day and age, high school is designed to get you ready for college, and college is designed to get you ready for the world. If you’re truly committed, Project GRAD will pay off. Students who sign the Project GRAD scholarship covenant prior to December of their sophomore year and meet all of the covenant requirements at the time of high school graduation will receive a $4000 scholarship.
SRT 1 Elementary
SRT 2 Elementary
Bethune Connally Finch Herndon M.A. Jones Perkerson Venetian Hills
Benteen Cleveland Dobbs Gideons Heritage Humphries Hutchinson Slater D.H. Stanton
SRT 1 Middle
Brown Kennedy Sylvan Hills
SRT 2 Middle
Long Parks Price
High School Office
Washington (4) High School Office
Carver (4) South Atlanta (3) *SRT stands for School Reform Team
How Can I Access All That Project GRAD Has to Offer? You have to be on the list! The Project GRAD opportunity is not open to just anyone. You’re eligible to participate if you attend any one of the Project GRAD schools listed to the left.
Contact Us
What’s Project GRAD All About? Project GRAD is a resource that supports you. As a student, you have unlimited opportunities ahead of you. Project GRAD is here to help you become successful in life by going to college and entering the profession of your dreams.
Atlanta Public Schools Project GRAD Office 130 Trinity Avenue, S.W. • Atlanta, GA 30303 404-802-2315 • www.atlantapublicschools.us
College Access Specialists Kenyae Reese Schools of Booker T. Washington klreese@atlantapublicschools.us 404-802-4626
On each high school campus, a college access specialist is on staff to provide personal assistance. Throughout your time in high school, your college access specialist will make available to you programs, activities and resources so that you can graduate from Atlanta Public Schools and continue your studies in college.
Kenneth Whitaker New Schools at Carver kwhitaker@atlantapublicschools.us 404-802-4489
Graduation Really Achieves Dreams
Marissa Lifshen South Atlanta Educational Complex mlifshen@atlantapublicschools.us 404-802-5007
Destination: College
Project Administrator Dr. Anna Green College Readiness angreen@atlantapublicschools.us Program Administrator Dr. Eric Jay Rosser erosser@atlantapublicschools.us
Student Guide (08-09-243)
Feeder Patterns*
What’s in it for me? Your future – that’s what’s in it for you. In this day and age, high school is designed to get you ready for college, and college is designed to get you ready for the world. If you’re truly committed, Project GRAD will pay off. Students who sign the Project GRAD scholarship covenant prior to December of their sophomore year and meet all of the covenant requirements at the time of high school graduation will receive a $4000 scholarship.