{"id":125,"date":"2017-10-11T09:06:24","date_gmt":"2017-10-11T13:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T12:07:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:07:06","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1678310874013{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #0b315b !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Postsecondary Readiness&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:46px|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff|line_height:50px&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1690484941951{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Learn more about postsecondary readiness, dual enrollment, college, workforce development, financial aid, scholarships, the military, SAT\/ACT, SYOP, 9th-grade academies, and more!&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:19px|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff|line_height:24px&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1690320849924{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1699890520430{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2023\/07\/college-n-career.png?id=8301) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;300px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1675256764597{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-right: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_tta_tour title_tag=&#8221;p&#8221; section_title_tag=&#8221;p&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;sky&#8221; spacing=&#8221;5&#8243; gap=&#8221;5&#8243; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; no_fill_content_area=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section i_position=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-arrow-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;About&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;aboutcc&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1699890228271{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<h2>About Postsecondary Readiness<\/h2>\n<p>The Office of Postsecondary Readiness is here to assist students and families in planning their futures after high school. We want to make sure you have all the information, resources, and opportunities needed to map your pathway to success. Whether you&#8217;re aiming for college, technical education, or a career straight out of school, we are dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. 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The rigorous college-level courses help students develop critical thinking skills, scholarly writing, and time management. 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These programs encourage students to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Which District Schools offer IB Programmes (IB)?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<section>\n<section>\n<ul>\n<li>Central High School &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/programmes\/diploma-programme\/\">Diploma Programme<\/a><\/li>\n<li>George Washington High School &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/programmes\/diploma-programme\/\">Diploma Programme<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hill-Freedman World Academy &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/programmes\/middle-years-programme\/\">Middle Years Programme<\/a> &amp;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/programmes\/diploma-programme\/\">Diploma Programme<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Mayfair Elementary &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/programmes\/primary-years-programme\/\">Primary Years Programme<\/a> &amp;\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/programmes\/middle-years-programme\/\">Middle Years Programme<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Northeast High School &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/programmes\/diploma-programme\/\">Diploma Programme<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Philadelphia High School for Girls &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/programmes\/diploma-programme\/\">Diploma Programme<\/a><\/li>\n<li>William Bodine High School &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/programmes\/diploma-programme\/\">Diploma Programme<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Woodrow Wilson Middle School &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/programmes\/middle-years-programme\/\">Middle Years Programme<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_separator style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; el_id=&#8221;accessprograms&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1690237225139{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<h3>College Access Programs<\/h3>\n<p>Explore the multitude of college access programs in Philadelphia offering comprehensive services to students. From college search to financial aid assistance, SAT prep, and advanced coursework, these programs pave the way for students&#8217; successful transition to higher education. Discover our highlighted programs below.[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;View Program List&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<a href=\"http:\/\/www.steppingstonescholars.org\/\"><strong>Heights Philadelphia<\/strong><\/a> -Steppingstone Scholars work with families and school partners to create more sustainable access to academic and workforce opportunities for Black, Brown, and first-generation students.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Partner Schools:<\/strong> Click <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1QUHZ8Mevopv06B-2IQmVleSIEN94R1UrHRr8tyzGBgA\/edit?usp=sharing\">here<\/a> to see if your school is a partner!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/philaedfund.org\/programs\/college-career-resources\/college-access-program\/\"><strong>Philadelphia Education Fund (PEF)<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; The College Access Program at PEF can help you get READY, get SET, and GO to college!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Partner Schools: <\/strong>Frankford, Furness, Bartram, Kensington CAPA, Olney, Robeson, and Roxborough High Schools<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harcum.edu\/s\/1044\/bp20\/interior.aspx?pgid=1263\"><strong>Harcum College Upward Bound Program<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; This program is designed to help program participants overcome the educational, cultural, and social barriers of society, and works to build and enhance the skills and motivation needed to enter and complete post-secondary education<\/p>\n<p><strong>Partner Schools: <\/strong>John Bartram High School, William Sayre High School, and Samuel Fels High School<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/education.temple.edu\/upwardbound\"><strong>Temple University Upward Bound Program<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; This program prepares students for admission to institutions for higher learning and success in the collegiate environment through intense academic enrichment, a summer college immersion experience, enhanced cognitive and critical thinking, and extensive interpersonal development through positive social interactions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Partner Schools:<\/strong> (9th and 10th-grade students) Benjamin Franklin, Dobbins Career and Technical Education, Simon Gratz Mastery Charter, Strawberry Mansion, and The U School<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ccp.edu\/academic-offerings\/high-school-student-programs\/trio-upward-bound\"><strong>TRIO Upward Bound<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; For students from low-income households or from homes where neither parent has earned a bachelor\u2019s degree. The program provides academic support, emotional encouragement, and assistance with the college application and financial aid process as a means of overcoming social barriers to higher education. You must either be the first person in your family to go to college and\/or must qualify as low-income by the U.S. Department of Education\u2019s guidelines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Partner Schools:<\/strong>9 (9th and 10th-grade students) Benjamin Franklin, Building 21, Furness, or South Philadelphia High School<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vpse.upenn.edu\/upward-bound\/\"><strong>University of Pennsylvania High School Upward Bound Program<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; A college preparatory program designed to motivate and prepare students in the program for the successful pursuit of a four-year college education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Partner Schools: <\/strong>Sayre, Overbrook, West Philadelphia, and Parkway West[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-arrow-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Prepare for 9th&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;9thgrade&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679827305343{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1484 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2020\/05\/IMG_6768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"406\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2020\/05\/IMG_6768.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2020\/05\/IMG_6768-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2020\/05\/IMG_6768-768x578.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Prepare for 9th<\/h2>\n<p>Students entering 9th grade can choose to attend their neighborhood high school, or apply to any other of our high schools. Learn more about the programs offered at various schools to help you choose the right fit!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Familiarize yourself with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studentplacement\/services\/school-selection\/\">School Selection process<\/a> to choose the best school to fit your plans for high school and beyond! Our high schools offer different programs and activities to supplement academics.<\/li>\n<li>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1VLOHCzf2EIm2r4PYMWIyTnlirwqjOeTt\/view\">High School Directory<\/a> to see which schools offer programs you are interested in!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Select a subject to learn more<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/#9thgradeacademy\">9th Grade Academy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/#pgc\">Peer Group Connection(PGC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Xello (replaces Naviance)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/#psat\">PSAT\/NMSQT\/SAT<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/#gradpathway1\">Pathways to Graduation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1690321585917{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;9thgradeacademy&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_separator style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>9th Grade Academy<\/h3>\n<p>Some of our schools offer a special transition program for incoming 9th graders.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of 9th Grade Academy is to develop a comprehensive instructional support program that helps students successfully transition from middle to high school, and prepares them for success through high school and beyond. Incoming 9th grade students are offered additional events and opportunities to bond with fellow students, get comfortable in school buildings and classroom environments, and learn what to expect from their high school experience.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in this program, please consider applying to one of the schools listed below.[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Schools that Offer 9th Grade Academy&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Bartram High School<\/li>\n<li>Ben Franklin High School<\/li>\n<li>Building 21<\/li>\n<li>Dobbins C.T.E. High School<\/li>\n<li>Edison High School<\/li>\n<li>Fels High School<\/li>\n<li>Frankford High School<\/li>\n<li>Furness High School<\/li>\n<li>Kensington CAPA High School<\/li>\n<li>Kensington High School<\/li>\n<li>Kensington Health Science Academy High School<\/li>\n<li>M.L. King High School<\/li>\n<li>Lincoln High School<\/li>\n<li>Mastbaum High School<\/li>\n<li>Northeast High School<\/li>\n<li>Overbrook High School<\/li>\n<li>Penn Treaty High School<\/li>\n<li>Randolph Technical High School<\/li>\n<li>Roxborough High School<\/li>\n<li>Sayre High School<\/li>\n<li>School of the Future<\/li>\n<li>Swenson C.T.E High School<\/li>\n<li>South Philadelphia High School<\/li>\n<li>The Linc<\/li>\n<li>The U School<\/li>\n<li>George Washington High School<\/li>\n<li>West Philadelphia High School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_separator style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1690285383194{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;pgc&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<h3><strong>Peer Group Connection(PGC)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>An evidence-based, school-based program that supports and eases students\u2019 successful transitions into middle and high school by tapping into the power of older students to create a nurturing environment for incoming students.<br \/>\n<strong>Learn more<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studentrights\/\">HERE<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725138870862{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;naviance&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Naviance<\/h3>\n<p>By now you may have been introduced to Naviance in middle school; it\u2019s a program our students use throughout high school.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Naviance is a comprehensive college and career readiness tool that helps schools align student strengths and interests to postsecondary goals, improving student outcomes and connecting learning to life.<\/li>\n<li>Naviance allows students and parents to have hands-on involvement in the postsecondary planning process.<\/li>\n<li>Students can build a resume, complete online surveys and manage timelines and deadlines for making decisions about colleges and careers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>To learn more about what that entails, read below. To check in on your student\u2019s Naviance performance please access your student information via the parent portal, or contact your school counselor.\u00a0<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Learn More about the features of the platform:&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<strong>Research Careers<\/strong> \u2013 The \u201cCareer Interest Profiler\u201d is an online career interest assessment for students based on Holland\u2019s interest codes. The \u201cDo What You Are\u201d feature begins with a personality inventory and concludes with a report describing the student\u2019s personality type, potential careers, and related majors. The results link students directly to detailed career profiles, which include educational requirements, salary data and in some cases even multimedia presentations. Students may also link directly to the college database to find colleges that offer an educational path to each career.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take a Learning Style Inventory<\/strong> \u2013 The innovative Learning Style Inventory gives important insights about how students learn in order to help each student achieve maximum potential. The tool assesses the following dimensions that affect a students\u2019 learning: immediate environments; emotionality; sociological needs; and physical needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Colleges<\/strong> \u2013 Compare GPA, standardized test scores, and other statistics to actual historical data from schools for students who have applied and been admitted in the past.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply for Scholarships<\/strong> \u2013 Check the most up-to-date list of scholarships that are on the local, state and national level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Access to Roadtrip Nation<\/strong>\u2013 Roadtrip Nation started as a road trip in 2001 when a handful of American college students piled into a bright green, barely functioning 1985 RV and traveled the country asking people who do what they love how they figured it out.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>Resources<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sso.philasd.org\/cas\/login\">Login to Naviance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/philasd.org\/parent-ccr-resource-site\/accessing-naviance?authuser=0\">How to log into Naviance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/philasd.org\/parent-ccr-resource-site\/home?authuser=0\">Naviance Resource Site for Parents and Students<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/f0wRB2lKlmY&#8221;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/6JGUYuiZLfo&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1725138892530{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;#xello&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3>Xello<\/h3>\n<p>Updated info coming soon![\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Learn More about the features of the platform:&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<strong>Research Careers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Colleges<\/strong> \u2013 Compare GPA, standardized test scores, and other statistics to actual historical data from schools for students who have applied and been admitted in the past.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply for Scholarships<\/strong> \u2013 Check the most up-to-date list of scholarships that are on the local, state and national level.<\/p>\n<p>And more![\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h4>Resources<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Coming soon!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1690285364621{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;psat&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<h3><strong>PSAT 8\/9, PSAT\/NMSQT, SAT<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PSATs are practice versions of the standardized SAT test. All District students take the PSAT, and some will continue on to take and use the SAT for college applications. With your child\u2019s PSAT results, they can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Know where they are\u2014and where they want to go. <\/strong>As your child begins their high school journey, results from the PSAT 8\/9 can help set a baseline. Students will know what skills and knowledge they need to practice so they can continue to improve.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Track their progress<\/strong>. As they continue in high school, they will take other tests in the SAT Suite of Assessments, including PSAT\/NMSQT in 10th and 11th grade and\/or the SAT in 12th grade. Because all these tests measure the same knowledge and skills, students will be able to see the student&#8217;s improvement over time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Explore college and career options. <\/strong>As they think about their plans for life after high school, <a href=\"https:\/\/bigfuture.collegeboard.org\/\">BigFuture<\/a> has information to help. Students can use it to get personalized guidance based on their scores, <a href=\"https:\/\/bigfuture.collegeboard.org\/college-search\">search for colleges<\/a> that interest them and save their favorites to their own list, and explore <a href=\"https:\/\/bigfuture.collegeboard.org\/explore-careers\">careers<\/a> that match their interests and skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>To learn more<\/strong>, visit our standardized test information <a href=\"https:\/\/satsuite.collegeboard.org\/psat-nmsqt\">HERE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1690321625514{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;gradpathway1&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><strong>Pathways to Graduation\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Familiarize yourself with the various ways your coursework, hands-on CTE experience, or other educational pursuits can help you on your journey to graduation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/graduationrequirements\/\">CLICK HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Are you on track for graduation?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Use the <a href=\"http:\/\/philasd.org\/login\">Parent and Family Portal<\/a> to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>View Student Grades<\/li>\n<li>Track Test Scores<\/li>\n<li>See Student Attendance<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1-ylT3GYL69Us6BBQ1pNhev56tSKZW63-\/view?usp=sharing\">Access Report Cards<\/a><\/li>\n<li>And more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/1LDO5IozKKA&#8221;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/Qy1kybsWVZY&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-arrow-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Prepare for 10th&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;10thgrade&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679827305343{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7962 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2023\/07\/CTEWelding.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"370\" height=\"309\" \/>Prepare for 10th<\/h2>\n<h3>Career &amp; Technical Education(CTE)<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If your school offers CTE, now is the time to apply for that program. Be sure you understand all the application requirements and deadlines! Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/cte\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Working Papers<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.pa.gov\/Pages\/Codes%20and%20Regulations\/Child-Labor-Law.aspx\">The Pennsylvania Child Labor Law<\/a> requires children ages 14 through 17 to obtain working papers (also called a work permit) before they can start working. Information on how to obtain Working Papers is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/cte\/#workingpapers\">here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-arrow-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Prepare for 11th&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;11thgrade&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679827305343{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8101 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2023\/07\/Student_Classroom10-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"443\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2023\/07\/Student_Classroom10-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2023\/07\/Student_Classroom10-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2023\/07\/Student_Classroom10-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2023\/07\/Student_Classroom10-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2023\/07\/Student_Classroom10-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/>Prepare for 11th<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Peer Group Connection(PGC)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PGC-High School includes a year-long, credit-bearing leadership course for high school juniors and seniors that meet daily and is taught by school faculty. Through their leadership course, these juniors and seniors become trained peer leaders who meet once per week with freshmen in outreach sessions designed to strengthen relationships among students across grades. See the list of participating schools <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/studentrights\/\">HERE<\/a> and learn more about how to get involved!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Dual Enrollment\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Dual enrollment is when a student takes a college course while enrolled in both high school and an Institution of Higher Education. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/#dualenrollment\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>FASFA\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\"><strong>Free Application for Federal Student Aid<\/strong><\/a>, is a form that can be prepared annually by current and prospective college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/#finaid\">student financial aid<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>SAT<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>SAT<\/strong> is an entrance exam used by many colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The SAT Student Guide can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/satsuite.collegeboard.org\/media\/pdf\/sat-student-guide.pdf\">here<\/a>. Not all colleges and universities require SAT scores so read your application packets carefully!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/satsuite.collegeboard.org\/sat\/registration\/dates-deadlines\"><strong>SAT Dates &amp; Deadlines<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>To learn how to read and understand your <strong>SAT Score Report<\/strong>, click <a href=\"https:\/\/collegereadiness.collegeboard.org\/pdf\/understanding-your-sat-score-report.pdf\">here.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>ACT<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>ACT<\/strong> is an entrance exam used by many colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. It\u2019s similar yet different from the SAT and some students find they\u2019re more comfortable with one test over the other. You should look into both and choose the one that fits your strengths best to help ensure you get the best score possible.<\/p>\n<p>The ACT has four sections: English, Reading, Math and Science, as well as an optional 40-minute writing test. Some schools may require the writing test, so be sure to ask before you take it. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.princetonreview.com\/college\/act-sections\">what\u2019s on the ACT.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please contact your <strong>School Counselor<\/strong> for assistance with registration for the SAT and ACT exams.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>PhilaWorks Career Coach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Career Coach helps you decide what kinds of occupations and jobs you might want to explore based on your interests. This could help you focus your future area of education or work. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/philaworks.lightcastcc.com\/assessment?radius=&amp;region=20%20Miles%20From%2019103\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Take a last look at<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/graduationrequirements\/\">Graduation Requirements<\/a> so there are no surprises as you finish out your final year of high school!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-arrow-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Prepare for 12th&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;12thgrade&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679827305343{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5983 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2022\/09\/Copy-of-6G9A4219-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"407\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2022\/09\/Copy-of-6G9A4219-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2022\/09\/Copy-of-6G9A4219-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2022\/09\/Copy-of-6G9A4219-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2022\/09\/Copy-of-6G9A4219-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2022\/09\/Copy-of-6G9A4219-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2022\/09\/Copy-of-6G9A4219-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/>Prepare for 12th<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Senior Year Only Program (SYOP)<\/h3>\n<p>The Senior Year Only Program (SYOP) is an innovative approach to high school offerings that seeks to prepare students for both college and career by connecting learning in the classroom with real-world applications in the workplace. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/#syop\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Check out the District Calendar<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/calendar\/\">Click Here<\/a> to find upcoming College Fairs &amp; events, financial aid workshops, and more![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-arrow-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Dual Enrollment&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;dualenrollment&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; el_id=&#8221;dualenrollment&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1690290526457{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Dual Enrollment Programs<\/h2>\n<p>Dual enrollment is when a student takes a college course while enrolled in both high school and an Institution of Higher Education. Dual enrollment provides students with an opportunity to complete college-level coursework and earn college credits which saves students time and money.<\/p>\n<p>The School District of Philadelphia will cover the costs of books and tuition for eligible high school juniors and seniors at participating colleges and universities. Each college\/university has its own admission requirements so please review them before submitting your application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you have any questions<\/strong> regarding the Dual Enrollment program, please email <a href=\"mailto:dualenrollment@philasd.org\">dualenrollment@philasd.org<\/a> or speak with your\u00a0<strong>High School Counselor<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Benefits of Dual Enrollment&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Students get a jump start on a college degree.<\/li>\n<li>Helps ease the transition to college academics and builds confidence.<\/li>\n<li>Students can explore college life and the opportunities it offers.<\/li>\n<li>Earn college credit while in high school which can help decrease the cost of earning a college degree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Dual Enrollment Models&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<strong>DUAL CREDIT \u2013 ON COLLEGE CAMPUS<\/strong><br \/>\nStudents earn both high school and college credits for the same course on a college campus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DUAL CREDIT \u2013 COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL<\/strong><br \/>\nStudents earn both high school and college credit for the same course, taught by a college professor at the high school (typically after-school).<\/p>\n<p><strong>CONCURRENT MODEL<\/strong><br \/>\nStudents earn both high school and college credits and take college-credit-bearing courses taught by college-approved high school teachers.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Student Eligibility&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; 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css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<h3>Arcadia University<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arcadiau.tfaforms.net\/24\">Apply to Arcadia<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Grade:<\/strong> Current 10th &amp; 11th<\/li>\n<li><strong>GPA Requirement:<\/strong> 3.0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course Offered:<\/strong> Multiple \u2013 Check Course Catalog<\/li>\n<li><strong>Summer Semester:<\/strong> June 29 \u2013 Aug 5, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> May 11, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Saint Joseph\u2019s University<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/admission.sju.edu\/register\/highschoolvisitor\">Apply to Saint Joseph\u2019s<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Grade:<\/strong> Current 10th &amp; 11th<\/li>\n<li><strong>GPA Requirement:<\/strong> 2.5 or higher<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course Offered:<\/strong> Coming of Age in the City \u2013 ENG 113<\/li>\n<li><strong>Summer Semester:<\/strong> July 6 \u2013 Aug 21, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> Jun 1, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>La Salle University<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasalle.edu\/dual-enrollment\/\">Apply to La Salle<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Grade:<\/strong> Current 10th &amp; 11th<\/li>\n<li><strong>GPA Requirement:<\/strong> 3.0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course Offered:<\/strong> Dynamics of Race &amp; Ethnicity<\/li>\n<li><strong>Summer Semester:<\/strong> June 22 \u2013 Jul 30, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> Apr 20, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>West Chester University<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcupa.edu\/_admissions\/SCH_ADM\/nonDegree.aspx\">Apply to West Chester<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Grade:<\/strong> Current 10th &amp; 11th<\/li>\n<li><strong>GPA Requirement:<\/strong> 2.8<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course Offered:<\/strong> Precalculus \u2013 MATH 131<\/li>\n<li><strong>Summer Semester:<\/strong> July 6 \u2013 Aug 23, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> Jun 22, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Temple University (via HEIGHTS Philadelphia)<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/heights.tfaforms.net\/f\/su26FinProgram\">Apply to Temple (HEIGHTS)<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Grade:<\/strong> Current 10th &amp; 11th<\/li>\n<li><strong>GPA Requirement:<\/strong> 3.0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course Offered:<\/strong> Financial Literacy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Summer Semester:<\/strong> June 29 \u2013 Aug 7, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> Apr 20, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Community College of Philadelphia \u2013 ACE Program<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccp.edu\/degrees-programs\/all-academic-offerings\/middle-and-high-school-student-programs\/advance-college-0\">Apply to ACE Program<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Grade:<\/strong> Current 8th \u2013 11th<\/li>\n<li><strong>GPA Requirement:<\/strong> Placement Test<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course Offered:<\/strong> Multiple \u2013 Check Course Catalog<\/li>\n<li><strong>Summer Semester:<\/strong> July 7 \u2013 Aug 5, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> Jun 23, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Community College of Philadelphia \u2013 Advance at College<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccp.edu\/degrees-programs\/all-academic-offerings\/middle-and-high-school-student-programs\/advance-college\">Apply to Advance at College<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Grade:<\/strong> Current 10th &amp; 11th<\/li>\n<li><strong>GPA Requirement:<\/strong> Placement Test Required<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course Offered:<\/strong> Multiple \u2013 Check Course Catalog<\/li>\n<li><strong>Summer Semester:<\/strong> Early &amp; Late Summer options<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> Varies by session<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-arrow-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Senior Year Only Program&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;syop&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740438414031{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8111&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740438292400{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\">Senior Year Only Program (SYOP)<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740438303210{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Earn your high school diploma plus 24 transferable college credits<\/strong> or <strong>industry certifications<\/strong> to jump-start your college and career goals! SYOP bridges the gap between high school, college, and career by combining classroom learning with real-world experience.[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;SYOP Highlights&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:17px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775576537666{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"563\">\n<li data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"454\">Take college courses on campus<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"624\">Full school year<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"666\">Breakfast &amp; lunch provided<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"770\">Students receive a <strong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"727\">SEPTA fare card<\/strong> (travel details shared after enrollment)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;FAQs&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:17px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740435047777{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<strong>Who is eligible to apply for S.Y.O.P.?<\/strong><br \/>\nStudents need a minimum of 17.5 quality credits by the end of their Junior year to qualify for S.Y.O.P. The credit breakdown is below English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 World Language, 2 Electives, 1 Physical Education and .5 Health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What if I will not have 17.5 credits by the fall?<\/strong><br \/>\nStudents who do not have 17.5 credits by the start of their senior year will not be able to participate in the program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I apply to more than one program?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. Students can apply for two programs by ranking preference. Students will only be accepted into one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there a cost for S.Y.O.P.?<br \/>\n<\/strong>S.Y.O.P. is free of charge for students! Students will receive transportation, lunch, and necessary books\/materials for all programs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What certificates\/licenses\/college credits will I receive?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students in ASY can receive up to 24 college credits.<\/li>\n<li>Students in the Temple Education Scholars program will receive up to 15 college credits.<\/li>\n<li>Students in the Urban Agriculture, Urban Agriculture &amp; Landscape Design, and Animal Science and Food Systems Relationships programs will receive the following: OSHA 10, ServSafe, PA Pesticide Applicator\u2019s License, and STIHL Landscaping Equipment Use Training Certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>I have applied for a S.Y.O.P. program. What are my next steps?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Applications will be reviewed and students will receive official notification of next steps via email. Next steps vary depending on your program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are current CTE students eligible for S.Y.O.P.?<br \/>\n<\/strong>All students are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Am I still eligible to play sports while attending S.Y.O.P.?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Yes! Students in S.Y.O.P can participate in sports at their school.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740439082650{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Bridge to Advanced Senior Year (ASY)&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-bridge&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775576921367{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#970A0A&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775576968626{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px;line-height: 1.3\">The ASY Junior Bridge Program serves as year one of a two-year pathway, helping students build the developmental math and writing skills needed to be successful in college-level courses before entering their senior year in the Senior Year Only Program.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Program Details&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:17px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775577162409{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Credits Earned:<\/strong> Students can earn up to 33 credits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedule<\/strong>: Summer is the same as ASY Description<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic Year: \u00a0<\/strong>During the Academic Year, students report to their school Monday &#8211; Friday. Classes will take place at Community College of Philadelphia after school. Students will have mandatory check-in\u2019s at PCCMC once a week.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Program Location &amp; Attendance: <\/strong>Remove daily from Mandatory Daily check-in. All other information is the same.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Goals<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>To provide the necessary developmental skills before senior year.<\/li>\n<li>Building confidence and academic momentum<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring students meet the required skills necessary to thrive in ASY and<\/li>\n<li>subsequent post-secondary work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Eligibility Requirements&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:17px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775577196141{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Current 10th-grade students<\/li>\n<li>GPA Requirement: 2.75<\/li>\n<li>Accuplacer placement Test Required: Placed into developmental Math or English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How to Apply&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:17px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775577286281{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<strong>Complete and submit the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSegFIq68D9F9QjcMaR0oCsPo0BUOKxWQPHnRcH_VfcM3hQzOw\/viewform\"><strong>Google SYOP application<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Advanced Senior Year (ASY)&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-chalkboard-teacher&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740439038731{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#DF5C2D&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740439561722{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px;line-height: 1.3\">Qualifying high school seniors can complete their senior year at Community College of Philadelphia, earning a diploma + up to 27 college credits toward an associate degree in Liberal Arts.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Program Details&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:17px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775576683243{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<strong>Credits Earned:<\/strong> A maximum of 27 college credits per program can be earned (Liberal Arts)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Students also receive support with:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>College Applications<\/li>\n<li>FAFSA- Federal Student Aid Application<\/li>\n<li>Applying for Scholarships<\/li>\n<li>Academic Advising<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to College Fairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Schedule<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Summer:<\/strong> Students will take their first MANDATORY college course during CCP&#8217;s summer semester starting in July.\n<ul>\n<li>Mandatory five-week summer program at CCP and PCCMC. Four days a week, Monday- Thursday, July &#8211; August. Friday Check-ins will be required during the Summer as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic Year:<\/strong> During the Academic Year, students report to PCCMC Monday through Friday, five days a week, unless there is a school closure. Every student will receive a SYOP ASY Academic Calendar (for review)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Program Locations &amp; Attendance Requirements<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>College Courses:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccp.edu\/\">Community College of Philadelphia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/1700+Spring+Garden+Street?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\">1700 Spring Garden Street<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mandatory Daily Check-Ins:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/parkwaycc.philasd.org\/\">Parkway Center City Middle College (PCCMC) High School<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/540+N.+13th+St?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\">540 N. 13th St<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Attendance<\/strong>: SYOP ASY students must check in daily with program coordinators at PCCMC. Attendance is recorded and reported to their home schools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SYOP ASY runs on a modified calendar to align with CCP. There may be days when SDP is closed but CCP is open. On these days, students will be required to attend their classes at CCP.<\/li>\n<li>MANDATORY Parent and Student Orientations must be attended before the start of the SYOP ASY Program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Eligibility Requirements&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:17px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775576717629{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Current 11th-grade students<\/li>\n<li>Have at least 17.5 credits<\/li>\n<li>Accuplace Placement Test Required: Placed into college-level Math or English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How to Apply&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:17px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775576623083{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Complete and submit the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSegFIq68D9F9QjcMaR0oCsPo0BUOKxWQPHnRcH_VfcM3hQzOw\/viewform?usp=dialog\"><strong>Google SYOP application<\/strong><\/a>(be sure to indicate <strong>ASY<\/strong> as one of your program preferences)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete the Community College of Philadelphia Application<\/strong> using the instructions <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1QmIFRgQq7sI5tkODy8c_-OM5poEz_Vw_XCGAdZ3rd_Q\/edit?usp=sharing\">HERE<\/a>. Completion of the CCP application does not guarantee ASY-SYOP Acceptance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740439082650{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Temple Education Scholars (TES)&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-graduation-cap&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740434327292{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#970A0A&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740439602454{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px;line-height: 1.3\">QA year-long dual enrollment program for college-bound high school seniors to take up to five education courses at Temple University.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Current 10th Graders (Rising 11th)&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:17px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775577916666{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Program Length:<\/strong> 2-year commitment (Junior + Senior year)<\/li>\n<li><strong>College Credits:<\/strong> 16\u201319 credits<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Explore education as a major and teaching as a career<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summer Program (Required):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>July 6 \u2013 August 6<\/li>\n<li>Monday\u2013Thursday, 9:00 AM \u2013 3:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>Location: Temple University Main Campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>School Year Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays (in-person): 3:30 PM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>Every other Wednesday (virtual): 3:30 PM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>One Saturday\/month (in-person): 9:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Stipends:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$1,500 for full participation in summer program<\/li>\n<li>$500 per semester (Fall &amp; Spring)<\/li>\n<li><em>*Stipends contingent on grant funding<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\u279c <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1O6JOfYgCjfsBamDEpufTJtlZsZeOxN4P\/view?usp=sharing\">View Program Overview &amp; Calendar<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Current 11th Graders (Rising 12th)&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:17px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775577895992{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Program Length:<\/strong> 1-year commitment (Senior year)<\/li>\n<li><strong>College Credits:<\/strong> 9 credits<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Explore education pathways and prepare for college<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summer Program (Required):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>July 6 \u2013 August 6<\/li>\n<li>Monday\u2013Thursday, 9:00 AM \u2013 3:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>Location: Temple University Main Campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>School Year Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays (in-person): 3:30 PM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>Every other Wednesday (virtual): 3:30 PM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>One Saturday\/month (in-person): 9:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Stipends:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$1,500 for full participation in summer program<\/li>\n<li>$500 per semester (Fall &amp; Spring)<\/li>\n<li><em>*Stipends contingent on grant funding<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\u279c <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1O6JOfYgCjfsBamDEpufTJtlZsZeOxN4P\/view?usp=sharing\">View Program Overview &amp; Calendar<br \/>\n<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How to Apply&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:17px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775578018192{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Complete and submit the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSegFIq68D9F9QjcMaR0oCsPo0BUOKxWQPHnRcH_VfcM3hQzOw\/viewform\"><strong>Google SYOP application<\/strong><\/a>(be sure to indicate <strong>TES<\/strong> as one of your program preference)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete the Temple Education Scholars Application<\/strong> using the instructions <a href=\"https:\/\/education.temple.edu\/academics\/programs\/pre-college-programs\/temple-education-scholars\/how-apply\">HERE<\/a>. Completion of the Temple Education Scholars application does not guarantee TES-SYOP Acceptance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775577726530{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Temple Education Scholars (TES)&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-graduation-cap&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740434327292{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#970A0A&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740439602454{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px;line-height: 1.3\">QA year-long dual enrollment program for college-bound high school seniors to take up to five education courses at Temple University.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Program Details&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:17px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775576781949{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]This program prepares students for future employment as educators within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. While not all TES participants may ultimately pursue admission to Temple, a major in education, and\/or a career as an educator, all will certainly benefit from the course offerings, the relationships with peers, TES program staff, and Temple professors, and the experience of successfully completing up to five college courses.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Credits Earned:<\/strong> Five (5) college education courses = 15 college credits = 1 full semester of college classes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedule<\/strong>: Year-long program (mid-August through early June). 5 days at school, 5 afternoons per week on Temple\u2019s campus<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>Temple University (1801 N. Broad Street)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><strong>Additional Information:\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>Prepares students for one of five (5) college majors: Early Childhood Education, Middle Grades Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Human Development \/ Community Engagement or a Minor in Education[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Eligibility Requirements&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:17px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775576717629{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Current 11th-grade students<\/li>\n<li>Have at least 17.5 credits<\/li>\n<li>Accuplace Placement Test Required: Placed into college-level Math or English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How to Apply&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:17px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740434384046{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Complete and submit the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeGlCP3btNNnPF29Bc8B0v76ak6J_2YHI2lOEG2LyC7UsLWsg\/viewform\"><strong>Google SYOP application<\/strong><\/a>(be sure to indicate <strong>TES<\/strong> as one of your program preference)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete the Temple Education Scholars Application<\/strong> using the instructions <a href=\"https:\/\/education.temple.edu\/academics\/programs\/pre-college-programs\/temple-education-scholars\/how-apply\">HERE<\/a>. 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Students are exposed to the complex intersections and relationships among food, policy, labor, social justice, economics, the environment, culture, and population health. Students will have competency in food systems, nutrition, public health, social and economic equity, and sustainability, as well as strong liberal arts preparation in intellectual and practical skills like inquiry, analysis, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving, all of which enables them to address issues such as domestic and global food and nutrition security.<\/p>\n<p>Instruction will cover the basic skills in a variety of areas associated with agriculture such as animal science and food systems relationships. Instruction includes but is not limited to computer science and technology; plant, animal, and soil sciences; and small and large equipment operating.<\/p>\n<p>The program will be housed at Fox Chase Farm with experiential visits at various agricultural sites around the City of Philadelphia and surrounding counties. \u00a0Students enrolled in ASFSR -SYOP will be at Fox Chase Farm (or other industry related site) for one or two full days each week and report to their home school for the three or four remaining days each week.<\/p>\n<p>Students enrolled in ASFSR -SYOP will meet all of the requirements for graduation of the School District of Philadelphia inclusive of the senior project. \u00a0All costs related to projects, resources (texts, etc.), certification fees and transportation would be covered by The School District of Philadelphia.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Who is Eligible &amp; How to Apply&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:17px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740434549564{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<h4>Who is Eligible to Apply?<\/h4>\n<p>The UAW-SYOP Program is seeking applications from current 11th-grade students enrolled in a School District of Philadelphia schools.\u00a0 Current juniors must meet the criteria below to qualify for the program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must have 17.5 credits by the end of their junior year<\/li>\n<li>Have an interest in Urban Agriculture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>What to Submit?<\/h4>\n<p>Students must submit the following information in order to be considered for the program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfljMaKOQO2bxxMILo_QmeCrKDxLGYaJB-nOtdFhZazSZ7n9w\/viewform\">Completed Application<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Student letter of interest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Next Steps<\/h4>\n<p>Students will be notified of the next steps via email (please ensure that you provide an email address that you can access) inclusive of an interview[\/vc_toggle][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Urban Agriculture Works Senior Only Program (UAW-SYOP)&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-tractor&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740435532496{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#3AAB48&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740439676071{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px;line-height: 1.3\">Program designed for qualifying high school seniors with an interest in Urban Agriculture with no prior exposure to CTE programs.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Program Details&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:17px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740434508862{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Examine food policy, labor, and economics<\/li>\n<li>Produce food to help support the Philadelphia Community and teach others how to address food security<\/li>\n<li>Explore career pathways in animal science, including pharmaceutical health management<\/li>\n<li>Examine career pathways in the Food Science and Food Systems Relationship<\/li>\n<li>Work with small and large animals to better understand the food system relationship<\/li>\n<li>Use the latest technology found in agriculture<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to operate equipment and become certified<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This program prepares individuals to apply knowledge and skills in the agricultural field. Instruction will cover the basic skills in a variety of areas associated with agriculture such as agricultural business and production, forestry, agricultural mechanization, horticulture services, agriculture sciences, and\/or conservation and renewable natural resources. Instruction includes but is not limited to computer science; plant, animal, and soil sciences; principles of ecology and resource management; forestry; hydrology; principles of electronics; blueprint reading; and engine maintenance and repair.<\/p>\n<p>The program will be housed at Fox Chase Farm with experiential visits at various agricultural sites around the City of Philadelphia and surrounding counties. \u00a0Students enrolled in UAW-SYOP will be at Fox Chase Farm (or other industry related site) for the two full days each week and report to their home school for the three remaining days each week.<\/p>\n<p>Students enrolled in UAW-SYOP will meet all of the requirements for graduation of the School District of Philadelphia inclusive of the senior project. \u00a0All costs related to projects, resources (texts, etc.), certification fees and transportation will be covered by The School District of Philadelphia.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Who is Eligible &amp; How to Apply&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:17px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740434536734{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<h4>Who is Eligible to Apply?<\/h4>\n<p>The UAW-SYOP Program is seeking applications from current 11th-grade students enrolled in a School District of Philadelphia schools.\u00a0 Current juniors must meet the criteria below to qualify for the program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must have 17.5 credits by the end of their junior year<\/li>\n<li>Have an interest in Urban Agriculture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What to Submit?<\/h4>\n<p>Students must submit the following information in order to be considered for the program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfljMaKOQO2bxxMILo_QmeCrKDxLGYaJB-nOtdFhZazSZ7n9w\/viewform\">Completed Application<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Student letter of interest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Next Steps<\/h4>\n<p>Students will be notified of the next steps via email (please ensure that you provide an email address that you can access) inclusive of an interview[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775576496848{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Urban Agriculture and Landscape Design Senior Only Program (UALD-SYOP)&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-drafting-compass&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740435584377{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#47AAD8&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740439697062{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px;line-height: 1.3\">Program designed for qualifying high school seniors with an interest in Urban Agriculture and Landscape Design with no prior exposure to CTE programs.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Program Details&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:17px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740434624340{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Design, manage and construct the farm\u2019s landscaping<\/li>\n<li>Design and build gardens in schools around the city and learn how to turn this into a career or a business<\/li>\n<li>Create environmental-friendly habitats<\/li>\n<li>Use technology to test fruits and vegetables<\/li>\n<li>Manage an orchard and a production garden<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to operate equipment and become certified<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instruction will cover the basic skills in a variety of areas associated with agriculture such as horticulture services, agricultural mechanization, agriculture sciences, and\/or conservation and renewable natural resources. Instruction includes but is not limited to, computer science and technology; plant, animal, and soil sciences; design management; blueprint reading; and small and large equipment operating.<\/p>\n<p>The program will be housed at Fox Chase Farm with experiential visits to various agricultural sites around the City of Philadelphia and surrounding counties. \u00a0Students enrolled in UALD-SYOP will be at Fox Chase Farm (or other industry-related sites) for one or two full days each week and report to their home school for the three or four remaining days each week.<\/p>\n<p>Students enrolled in UALD-SYOP will meet all of the requirements for graduation of the School District of Philadelphia inclusive of the senior project. \u00a0All costs related to projects, resources (texts, etc.), certification fees, and transportation will be provided by The School District of Philadelphia.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Who is Eligible &amp; How to Apply&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:17px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:17px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740434652191{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<h4>Who is Eligible to Apply?<\/h4>\n<p>The UALD-SYOP Program is seeking applications from current 11th-grade students enrolled in a School District of Philadelphia schools.\u00a0 Current juniors must meet the criteria below to qualify for the program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must have 17.5 credits by the end of their junior year<\/li>\n<li>Have an interest in Urban Agriculture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>What to Submit?<\/h4>\n<p>Students must submit the following information in order to be considered for the program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfljMaKOQO2bxxMILo_QmeCrKDxLGYaJB-nOtdFhZazSZ7n9w\/viewform\">Completed Application<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Student letter of interest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Next Steps<\/h4>\n<p>Students will be notified of the next steps via email (please ensure that you provide an email address that you can access) inclusive of an interview[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=&#8221;right&#8221; 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an Innovative Practitioner<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Take risks to accomplish a task<\/li>\n<li>Create original work that demonstrates high quality and reflective approaches<\/li>\n<li>Provide solutions to problems<\/li>\n<li>Reflect and rise above obstacles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4><strong>Skillful &amp; a Knowledgeable Professional<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Communicate personal values<\/li>\n<li>Write with precision, clarity, and coherence<\/li>\n<li>Listen effectively<\/li>\n<li>Deliver information effectively using a variety of modalities<\/li>\n<li>Public speaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>A Culturally Competent Citizen<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Contributing member of society<\/li>\n<li>Understanding their own and others&#8217; cultural heritage<\/li>\n<li>Behave with integrity and take responsibility for their behavior, actions and choices<\/li>\n<li>Have compassion and empathy for others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2023\/11\/Profile-of-Graduates.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9330 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2023\/11\/Profile-of-Graduates.png\" alt=\"Profile of Graduates\" width=\"191\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2023\/11\/Profile-of-Graduates.png 1556w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2023\/11\/Profile-of-Graduates-233x300.png 233w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2023\/11\/Profile-of-Graduates-796x1024.png 796w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2023\/11\/Profile-of-Graduates-768x988.png 768w, https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2023\/11\/Profile-of-Graduates-1194x1536.png 1194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nDownload a copy of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/collegeandcareer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/831\/2023\/11\/Profile-of-Graduates.pdf\">Profile of a Graduate<\/a><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=&#8221;right&#8221; 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Use the resources below to search for scholarships, and find financial aid.[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Financial Aid&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\">Financial aid<\/a> is available for those who qualify and can be used to help you pay for college or career school.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\">Free Application for Federal Student Aid<\/a> is a form that can be prepared annually by current and prospective college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pheaa.org\/grants\/state-grant-program\/\">Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA<\/a>) is a national provider of student financial aid services, through state grant, loan guaranty, loan servicing, financial aid processing, outreach, and other student aid programs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finaid.org\/\">FinAid!<\/a> offers information on financing your education.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sss.gov\/\">Selective Service registration<\/a> is required by law as the first part of a fair and equitable system that, if authorized by the President and Congress, would rapidly provide personnel to the Department of Defense while at the same time providing for an Alternative Service Program for conscientious objectors. By registering, a young man remains eligible for jobs, Federal student aid, State-based student aid in 31 states, Federally-funded job training, and U.S. citizenship for immigrant men.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Scholarship Bank&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1YgZOA1RRp2c02X8ejvI0G4f0WUWwzs9u\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=106151040909312663029&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">Click here to search for a scholarship<\/a> to help fund your postsecondary educational plans.<\/p>\n<p>Coming soon: Xello![\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Scholarship Resources&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/studentscholarships.org\/\">Student Scholarships<\/a> \u2013 One of the largest collections of scholarships on the web.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sso.philasd.org\/cas\/login\">Naviance<\/a> \u2013 Login to your SDP Student Account and click on the Naviance Box. On the homepage, you will see the link for Scholarship Search. There you will find a scholarship bank of hundreds of scholarships that are updated on a regular basis.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bigfuture.collegeboard.org\/scholarship-search\">BigFuture \u2013<\/a> Great site to find additional scholarships to help pay for college.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.uncf.org\/\">United Negro College Fund UNCF<\/a> \u2013 Great site to find additional scholarships to help pay for college specifically HBCUs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegatesscholarship.org\/scholarship\">The Gates Scholarship<\/a> \u2013 A highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for 300 exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fastweb.com\/\">Fast Web<\/a> \u2013 Great site to find additional scholarships to help pay for college.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bestcolleges.com\/financial-aid\/computer-science-scholarships\/\">Scholarships for Computer Science Majors<\/a> \u2013 Guide for college financing options for CS majors<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maldef.org\/resources\/scholarship-resources\/\">Scholarships for Undocumented Students<\/a> \u2013 Provides scholarship information in English and Spanish for students of Latino\/Hispanic heritage.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegegreenlight.com\/\">College Greenlight<\/a> \u2013 Connects first-generation and underrepresented students to caring colleges, generous scholarships, and life-changing counselors and mentors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.raise.me\/\">Raise.Me<\/a> \u2013 A social enterprise focused on expanding access to higher education, especially among low income and first-generation students.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scholarships.com\/\">Scholarships.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myscholly.com\/\">My Scholly<\/a> \u2013 Scholly is a scholarship matching platform made by students for students! It\u2019s simple, accurate, and full of scholarship management tools. There is a small fee for the app and online portal.<\/p>\n<p>Xello &#8211; coming soon!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ccp.edu\/catto\">Octavius Catto Scholarship<\/a> &#8211; Free College and the Support You Need to Succeed!<\/p>\n<p>Combining last-dollar funding with special wrap-around support services, the scholarship will address obstacles like tuition and fees as well as burdens that hit many Philadelphians\u2014especially those living in poverty\u2014particularly hard, including costs associated with food, transportation and books.<\/p>\n<p>Eligible full-time students will receive last-dollar funding, enhanced coaching and advising, and support for food, transportation and books.<\/p>\n<p>Catto Scholars will receive both tuition support as well as many academic resources and services, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support toward the cost of books, food and transportation<\/li>\n<li>Career coaches and advisors to help them stay on track<\/li>\n<li>Connection to existing resources like affordable housing, child care and other services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680197085813{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/hJXlqOETzFk&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679919597651{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679919562172{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">How to set up your <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/fsa-id\/create-account\/launch\">FSA ID<\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/eFB6tgtvcvs&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679919663362{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Where to search for scholarships<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/5lKWtAlEBy8&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679919757227{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">How to apply for scholarships<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680197085813{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_separator style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; border_width=&#8221;5&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; el_id=&#8221;gearup&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680000952043{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)<\/h2>\n<p>The GEAR UP READY Project (Reimagining Educational Access for Deserving Youth) provides students critical access to traditional and non-traditional postsecondary pathways. Our aim is to motivate and build students with robust preparation in learning about college and future careers, building 21st-century workforce skills, and providing various supports as they determine viable pathways to postsecondary education. Programming includes field trips to various colleges, access to scholarship information, and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Objectives:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To increase the academic performance and preparations for postsecondary education for GEAR UP students<\/li>\n<li>To increase the rate of high school graduation and enrollment in postsecondary education for GEAR UP students<\/li>\n<li>To increase GEAR UP students\u2019 and their families\u2019 knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation, and financing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Schools that offer GEAR UP&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Bartram High School<\/li>\n<li>Ben Franklin High School<\/li>\n<li>Edison High School<\/li>\n<li>Fels High School<\/li>\n<li>Frankford High School<\/li>\n<li>Furness High School<\/li>\n<li>Martin Luther King, Jr. High School<\/li>\n<li>Parkway Northwest High School<\/li>\n<li>Randolph High School<\/li>\n<li>South Philadelphia High School<\/li>\n<li>Strawberry Mansion High School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Benefits to Students&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li><strong>College and Career Services<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Throughout high school, students have access to resources that support their postsecondary planning. In addition, all GEAR UP (GU) schools are offered workshops to enhance college and career readiness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhanced College Visits<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Students have the opportunity to attend campuses through enhanced experiences with partners like <a href=\"https:\/\/explorecolleges.org\/\">Explore Colleges<\/a> where students not only learn about admissions processes and academic requirements but also are exposed to local landmarks and engagement in fun educational activities during planned visits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>School Leadership and Instructional Professional Development<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Enhanced training around designed to increase knowledge for college, career and academic enrichment is provided at all 12 GEAR UP high schools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leadership &amp; Career Development<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>The Urban League of Philadelphia\/ TriZen provides the Adopt-A-School Program wherein a local business or corporation adopts a GEAR UP high school to provide leadership development workshops for our students. Several other partners will also provide Leadership Development for our students at each GEAR UP school.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Summer Programming<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>GEAR UP offers an array of summer experiences to provide students with additional support for post secondary readiness. These programs are designed to provide continuity of learning and bridge the gap between the classroom and real-world experiences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tutoring and Mentoring Services<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Tutoring is provided by our college\/university partners and local organizations, and happen in class or after school. Partners include: PHEEND, Princeton Review (Homework help)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Workshops (Parent\/Family)<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Periodically, parents and guardians are invited to participate in workshops related to college and career prep for their high school student. Topics vary, but have included: financing post secondary education, money management, study skills and connecting to resources for success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_position=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-arrow-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Resources&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;resources&#8221;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1678635801717{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Resources<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;College Bound Resources&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.letsgetready.org\/\">Let\u2019s Get Ready<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nLet\u2019s Get Ready provides low-income high school students with free SAT preparation, admissions counseling and other support services needed to gain admission to and graduate from college. Services are provided by volunteer college students who also serve as role models and mentors.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/philadelphiafutures.org\/\">Philadelphia Futures<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Philadelphia Futures is a nonprofit organization that provides Philadelphia\u2019s low-income, first-generation-to-college students with the tools, resources and opportunities necessary for admission to and success in college. Philadelphia Futures also provides high schools with the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stepuptocollege.org\/\"> Step Up To College Guide<\/a> which is the premier college guidance resource for high school students and their families.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Military Resources &amp; Opportunities&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:20px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<h4>United States Military<\/h4>\n<p>Together, as one US Military, members from these branches are responsible for the safety and protection of U.S. citizens both here in America and overseas. There are over 800 different types of jobs in every industry imaginable from STEAM, Communications, Healthcare, Trades, Mechanics, Transportation, Public Affairs, to so many more. It\u2019s also important to note that about 85 percent of the jobs in the military do not involve direct combat. To learn more about careers in the military, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/military\/military-careers.htm\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The 7 Military branches consist of the:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/About\/our-forces\/#service-wrap-army\">Army<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/About\/our-forces\/#service-wrap-marines\">Marine Corps<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/About\/our-forces\/#service-wrap-navy\">Navy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/About\/our-forces\/#service-wrap-air-force\">Air Force<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/About\/our-forces\/#service-wrap-space-force\">Space Force<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/About\/our-forces\/#service-wrap-coast-guard\">Coast Guard<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/About\/our-forces\/#service-wrap-national-guard\">National Guard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Military Academy Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In many cases, young adults may want to not only get a college degree, but also get military training. This is where you may want to explore a Military College or Academy.<\/p>\n<p>Military Colleges are separated into three categories: service academies, senior military colleges, and military junior colleges. 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