Achievers Scholars offered by College Success Foundation at Highline High School
Offers college readiness support and academic advising to low-income students in 11th and 12th grade.
Offers college readiness support and academic advising to low-income students.
College Prep Advisors work in high schools full-time with cohorts of 11th and 12th grade students to develop college and career goals, apply to colleges, secure financial aid for college and prepare for the transition from high school to college.
HERO at Higher Education Readiness Opportunity offered by College Success Foundation at Kentwood High School
Provides case management services to encourage low income high school students to successfully prepare for college. Offers information about scholarships, preparation for college entrance exams and promotes college awareness.
Provides case management services to encourage high school students to successfully prepare for college.
Monitors grades, attendance, transcripts and leadership development.
Offers information about scholarships, preparation for college entrance exams and promotes college awareness.
Achievers Scholars offered by College Success Foundation at Auburn High School
Offers college readiness support and academic advising to low-income students in 11th and 12th grade.
Offers college readiness support and academic advising to low-income students.
College Prep Advisors work in high schools full-time with cohorts of 11th and 12th grade students to develop college and career goals, apply to colleges, secure financial aid for college and prepare for the transition from high school to college.
Transitional School/Early Entrance Program offered at Robinson Center for Young Scholars
Offers a two-step program for highly capable 7th and 8th graders, consisting of one year of an intensive college preparatory program taught at the Robinson Center, and subsequent full-time enrollment at the University of Washington.
Offers a two-step program consisting of one year of Transition School, an intensive college preparatory program taught at the Robinson Center, and subsequent full-time enrollment at the University of Washington, typically beginning with one or more courses during the Transition School year.
Generally, students enter the program after having completed the 8th grade.
Once admitted, Transition School students take courses in English, history, biology and precalculus that are fast-paced, in-depth and accelerated.
Students also participate in service-learning during Spring quarter, and take a University course during Spring as well. Students intending to enter the Early Entrance Program must successfully complete Transition School before they are admitted into the University of Washington as undergraduates via the Early Entrance Program.
Education & Employment Programs offered at Reconnect to Opportunity
Connects young people ages 16 to 24, who have not finished high school, to education and employment opportunities in King County.
Reconnect to Opportunity is a re-engagement program that supports young people in King County ages 16-24 years old reconnect to education and employment systems. Outreach Specialists work with youth who have experienced educational and professional barriers throughout their journey. They work within the community connecting young people to programs that support youth and young adult-centered needs and growth. Our participant referrals come from various sources: self-referred, parents/guardians, community organizations, and school staff. Our goal is to ensure youth are connected to opportunity no matter their background. Our core beliefs are that everyone deserves a second chance, positive relationships are essential, and there is more than one path to success.
Some of the areas that we provide support with are: looking at different re-engagement programs that are most beneficial to the young person’s lifestyle and learning style, helping youth enroll in a program that best fits their needs, connecting youth to resources that may support other needs (college navigator, case manager, mental health services, etc.), providing initial guidance to employment services and internships, providing a warm handoff when looking into different programs, providing post-secondary resources after high school completion.
Education Assistance offered at Northwest Education Access
Provides education navigation and support youth and young adults ages 16-29, who want to get a GED, high school diploma or pursue a higher education pathway.
Provides education navigation and support for young people who want to pursue a GED, high school diploma or higher education pathway.
Offers career and program exploration, academic support and advising, school financial planning and community resources and referrals.
High School Services offered by College Possible at Garfield High School
Prepares low-income high school students for a successful college experience. Support includes entry exam preparation, assistance with applications, organizing campus tours, navigating financial aid, and getting involved with campus life.
Prepares low-income high school students for a successful college experience.
Support includes entry exam preparation, assistance with applications, organizing campus tours, navigating financial aid, and getting involved with campus life.
Assists in writing and editing college essays and statements, and prepares for students for entry exams such as the SAT and ACT.
Supports them in getting involved in campus life, and provides information and connects students with campus resources.
Students enrolled in the program continue to receive support through college.
CAN's Partner Schools:
- Chief Sealth International High School
- Franklin High School
- Garfield High School
- Highline High School
- Mount Rainier High School
- Nathan Hale High School
- West Seattle High School
- Todd Beamer High School
- Decatur High School
- Lindbergh High School
- Hazen High School
Youth and Young Adult Services offered by Multi-Service Center in Federal Way
Provides case management for youth ages 12-24 to help navigate basic needs resources as well as college and career planning assistance.
Provides case management for youth to help them navigate community resources including housing, food and transportation. Also offers help with obtaining a high school diploma or GED, college and career planning as well as internships.
Achievers Scholars offered by College Success Foundation at Kentridge High School
Offers college readiness support and academic advising to low-income students in 11th and 12th grade.
Offers college readiness support and academic advising to low-income students.
College Prep Advisors work in high schools full-time with cohorts of 11th and 12th grade students to develop college and career goals, apply to colleges, secure financial aid for college and prepare for the transition from high school to college.
UW Academy offered at Robinson Center for Young Scholars
Offers an early university admission opportunity for 10th grade students in Washington state.
Offers an early university admission opportunity for 10th grade students in Washington state.
Every year, a small cohort of up to thirty-five academically advanced and highly motivated students are admitted to the UW Academy.
Students apply to the program during their 10th grade year, and if accepted, withdraw from high school at the end of 10th grade to enroll as freshmen at the University of Washington.
Admission to the UW Academy is competitive.
Saturday Program offered at Robinson Center for Young Scholars
Offers an enrichment program on Saturdays for students currently in grades K-8. Curriculum is intended to provide intellectually ambitious students with challenge, inspiration and fun, in a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
Offers an enrichment program for students currently in grades K-8.
Classes are intended to provide intellectually ambitious students with challenge, inspiration and fun, in a collaborative, supportive learning environment.
They are not intended to move students ahead in the standard curriculum but rather to explore topics not usually covered in the K-8 classroom.
Classes meet for 50 minutes per week on Saturdays on the UW campus, for eight sessions each quarter; no Saturday Program in the summer.
There will be no homework, though optional activities may be provided for outside of class.
Offers an 12-year program that serves students of color from 5th grade through college graduation. Students enroll as rising fifth graders in the spring.
Our scholars engage in a comprehensive 12-year program that combines academic enrichment, mental health support, college counseling, and leadership and career development.
Academic Enrichment Phase (AEP) (5th grade)
– An intensive 14-month experience in a supportive cohort environment, designed to prepare students for placement on college preparatory pathways in public and private schools. Scholars build and strengthen foundational academic skills, cultural identity and resiliency over the course of two summer sessions and on Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays during the school year.
Academic Counseling (6th grade-college graduation)
-Our academic counselors visit each scholar at their schools and college campuses. We offer social and cultural activities, weekly tutoring, skill-building workshops, and annual retreats, all designed to build increased skills for academic success. Families are supported through parent workshops and individual meetings, as well as regular contact with academic counselors.
College Counseling
– We help scholars and families navigate the college application process and maintain strong relationships with college counselors at our partner schools and college admissions officers. Our scholars receive customized intensive college counseling and in-depth financial aid/college planning services.
Leadership and Career Development (6th grade-college graduation)
– We develop potential and create access to leadership and career opportunities. Middle school students participate in workshops that foster skill-building, leadership development and cultural identity and resiliency, as well as field trips focused on career exploration and summer enrichment opportunities. High school students participate in leadership development retreats and workshops, focused on important civic and societal issues. High school and college scholars receive summer internship opportunities, personalized career counseling, opportunities for career exploration and professional mentorship.
High School Services offered by College Possible at Lindbergh High School
Prepares low-income high school students for a successful college experience. Support includes entry exam preparation, assistance with applications, organizing campus tours, navigating financial aid, and getting involved with campus life.
Prepares low-income high school students for a successful college experience.
Support includes entry exam preparation, assistance with applications, organizing campus tours, navigating financial aid, and getting involved with campus life.
Assists in writing and editing college essays and statements, and prepares for students for entry exams such as the SAT and ACT.
Supports them in getting involved in campus life, and provides information and connects students with campus resources.
Students enrolled in the program continue to receive support through college.
CAN's Partner Schools:
- Chief Sealth International High School
- Franklin High School
- Garfield High School
- Highline High School
- Mount Rainier High School
- Nathan Hale High School
- West Seattle High School
- Todd Beamer High School
- Decatur High School
- Lindbergh High School
- Hazen High School
HERO at Higher Education Readiness Opportunity offered by College Success Foundation at Kent-Meridian High School
Provides case management services to encourage low income high school students to successfully prepare for college. Offers information about scholarships, preparation for college entrance exams and promotes college awareness.
Provides case management services to encourage high school students to successfully prepare for college.
Monitors grades, attendance, transcripts and leadership development.
Offers information about scholarships, preparation for college entrance exams and promotes college awareness.
Achievers Scholars offered by College Success Foundation at Evergreen High School
Offers college readiness support and academic advising to low-income students in 11th and 12th grade.
Offers college readiness support and academic advising to low-income students.
College Prep Advisors work in high schools full-time with cohorts of 11th and 12th grade students to develop college and career goals, apply to colleges, secure financial aid for college and prepare for the transition from high school to college.
High School Services offered by College Possible at Franklin High School
Prepares low-income high school students for a successful college experience. Support includes entry exam preparation, assistance with applications, organizing campus tours, navigating financial aid, and getting involved with campus life.
Prepares low-income high school students for a successful college experience.
Support includes entry exam preparation, assistance with applications, organizing campus tours, navigating financial aid, and getting involved with campus life.
Assists in writing and editing college essays and statements, and prepares for students for entry exams such as the SAT and ACT.
Supports them in getting involved in campus life, and provides information and connects students with campus resources.
Students enrolled in the program continue to receive support through college.
CAN's Partner Schools:
- Chief Sealth International High School
- Franklin High School
- Garfield High School
- Highline High School
- Mount Rainier High School
- Nathan Hale High School
- West Seattle High School
- Todd Beamer High School
- Decatur High School
- Lindbergh High School
- Hazen High School
High School Services offered by College Possible at Todd Beamer High School
Prepares low-income high school students for a successful college experience. Support includes entry exam preparation, assistance with applications, organizing campus tours, navigating financial aid, and getting involved with campus life.
Prepares low-income high school students for a successful college experience.
Support includes entry exam preparation, assistance with applications, organizing campus tours, navigating financial aid, and getting involved with campus life.
Assists in writing and editing college essays and statements, and prepares for students for entry exams such as the SAT and ACT.
Supports them in getting involved in campus life, and provides information and connects students with campus resources.
Students enrolled in the program continue to receive support through college.
CAN's Partner Schools:
- Chief Sealth International High School
- Franklin High School
- Garfield High School
- Highline High School
- Mount Rainier High School
- Nathan Hale High School
- West Seattle High School
- Todd Beamer High School
- Decatur High School
- Lindbergh High School
- Hazen High School
Integrated Support Services offered by Communities In Schools of Federal Way at Evergreen Middle School
Coordinates a comprehensive range of services to support students and remove non-academic barriers so students can learn.
Coordinates a comprehensive range of services to support students and remove non-academic barriers so students can learn.
Coordinators work in the school to assess needs, make a plan, and coordinate intensive interventions for students most at risk of dropping out.
Works with local community service partners such as social service agencies, businesses, health care providers and volunteers to connect students with needed resources.
Helps students overcome barriers to success at school through services such as academic help, basic needs like food and clothing, physical and mental health care, mentoring, and college and career preparation.
School-wide offerings like bully prevention assemblies and after-school enrichment activities are also offered if the school determines that is a need.
Upward Bound Program offered by City of Seattle's Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) at Garfield High School
Helps prepare low-income Seattle youth for post-secondary education through tutoring and leadership development. Offered in 9th & 10th grades at Garfield or Rainier Beach high schools. Must be first in family to finish college.
Helps prepare low-income and/or first-generation Seattle high school youth for post-secondary education through academic instruction and tutoring, academic and personal counseling, life skills and leadership development, career exploration and planning, college application assistance, financial aid workshops and college tours. Also requires a six-week summer academic program at Seattle University with high school credit available.
Integrated Support Services offered by Communities In Schools of Federal Way at Thomas Jefferson High School
Coordinates a comprehensive range of services to support students and remove non-academic barriers so students can learn.
Coordinates a comprehensive range of services to support students and remove non-academic barriers so students can learn.
Coordinators work in the school to assess needs, make a plan, and coordinate intensive interventions for students most at risk of dropping out.
Works with local community service partners such as social service agencies, businesses, health care providers and volunteers to connect students with needed resources.
Helps students overcome barriers to success at school through services such as academic help, basic needs like food and clothing, physical and mental health care, mentoring, and college and career preparation.
School-wide offerings like bully prevention assemblies and after-school enrichment activities are also offered if the school determines that is a need.
HERO at Higher Education Readiness Opportunity offered by College Success Foundation at Rainier Beach High School
Provides case management services to encourage low income high school students to successfully prepare for college. Offers information about scholarships, preparation for college entrance exams and promotes college awareness.
Provides case management services to encourage high school students to successfully prepare for college.
Monitors grades, attendance, transcripts and leadership development.
Offers information about scholarships, preparation for college entrance exams and promotes college awareness.
Achievers Scholars offered by College Success Foundation at Rainier Beach High School
Offers college readiness support and academic advising to low-income students in 11th and 12th grade.
Offers college readiness support and academic advising to low-income students.
College Prep Advisors work in high schools full-time with cohorts of 11th and 12th grade students to develop college and career goals, apply to colleges, secure financial aid for college and prepare for the transition from high school to college.
HERO at Higher Education Readiness Opportunity offered by College Success Foundation at Evergreen High School
Provides case management services to encourage low income high school students to successfully prepare for college. Offers information about scholarships, preparation for college entrance exams and promotes college awareness.
Provides case management services to encourage high school students to successfully prepare for college.
Monitors grades, attendance, transcripts and leadership development.
Offers information about scholarships, preparation for college entrance exams and promotes college awareness.
New Futures offered at Southwest Youth & Family Services
Provides site-based literacy, academic support and family advocacy after school and in the summer for three Highline-area apartment complexes operated by King County Housing Authority: Arbor Heights: (206) 244-0533 Windsor Heights: (206) 901-0180 Woodridge Park: (206) 246-1980 Coronado (206)244 6300.
Provides site-based literacy, academic support and family advocacy for three Highline-area apartment complexes operated by King County Housing Authority.
Services include Kaleidoscope Play and Learn groups, after-school programming and summer programming.