2022

A letter from President and CEO Andrew Bramson

Dear families,

I’m reaching out to share some exciting news! Our organization, formerly known as the College Crusade of Rhode Island, has changed its name to Onward We Learn.

This new identity better aligns with our mission, vision,
and values as the state’s most comprehensive college access and success
organization. Our mission and programs will remain the same, as does our
commitment to students. The name Onward We Learn reflects our continued work to
be more inclusive and to meet students where they are, supporting them on their
journeys to be lifelong learners, successful individuals and, in many cases,
the first in their families to attend and complete college.

I want to thank those of you who participated in our
extensive eight-month process that engaged more than 125 students, staff,
alumni, parents, and community partners to arrive at our new name, Onward We
Learn.

You may have noticed the word “college” is no longer in our
name. We know many of you enrolled your children in our organization with
dreams of sending them to college, and we share that dream, too. We will
continue to recommend earning a bachelor’s degree as the most reliable path to
success for Onward We Learn students, and the vast majority – about 70% – will
pursue a traditional four-year college experience; however, many students today
are pursuing alternatives to college such as apprenticeships, certificates, and
stackable credentials, and we want to support them in that pursuit. Our
students’ journeys do not all look the same.

The most powerful word in our new name is “onward,” which
signifies mobility, trajectory, and growth. Moving forward and growing as
learners, people, and professionals is what ties our community together—from
staff to students, parents to partners.

While our name and logo look different, our commitment to
student success will never waver. We will continue to offer and improve upon
our signature one-on-one advising, academic and social-emotional programming,
college readiness, and family engagement activities that have driven our
students’ success for 32 years. We’re just getting started.

Thank you for entrusting us to be a part of your child’s journey
to college and beyond. If you have any immediate questions or feedback, please feel
free reach out to me directly at 401-519-0220 or at abramson@onwardwelearn.org.

Onward,

Andrew Bramson
President and CEO

Una carta del presidente y jefe executivo Andrew Bramson

Queridas familias,

¡Me comunico con ustedes para compartir algunas noticias emocionantes! Nuestra organización, anteriormente conocida como College Crusade of Rhode Island, ha cambiado su nombre a Onward We Learn (Adelante Aprendemos).

Esta nueva identidad se alinea mejor con nuestra misión, visión y valores como la organización más completa del estado para acceder a la universidad y tener éxito en ella. Nuestra misión y programas seguirán siendo los mismos, al igual que nuestro compromiso con los estudiantes.

El nombre Onward We Learn refleja nuestro trabajo continuo para ser más inclusivos y entender el punto de partida de los estudiantes, apoyándolos en su recorrido como personas que siempre están aprendiendo, que son exitosas y, en muchos casos, que son los primeros en sus familias que asisten y terminan la universidad.

Quiero agradecer a aquellos de ustedes que participaron en nuestro extenso proceso de ocho meses que involucró a más de 125 estudiantes, personal, exalumnos, padres y socios comunitarios para llegar a nuestro nuevo nombre, Onward We Learn.

Es posible que haya notado que la palabra “college” ya no está en nuestro nombre. Sabemos que muchos de ustedes inscribieron a sus hijos en nuestra organización con el sueño de enviarlos a la universidad, y nosotros también compartimos ese sueño. Seguiremos recomendando obtener una licenciatura, pues consideramos que es el camino más confiable hacia el éxito para los estudiantes de Onward We Learn, y la gran mayoría (alrededor del 70%) buscará una experiencia universitaria tradicional de cuatro años; sin embargo, muchos estudiantes de hoy buscan alternativas a la universidad, tales como pasantías, certificados y credenciales acumulables, y queremos apoyarlos en esa búsqueda. No todos los recorridos de nuestros estudiantes son iguales.

La palabra más poderosa de nuestro nuevo nombre es “onward,” que significa movilidad, trayectoria y crecimiento. La idea de avanzar y crecer como estudiantes, personas y profesionales es lo que une a nuestra comunidad, desde el personal hasta los estudiantes, los padres y los socios.

Si bien nuestro nombre y logotipo se ven diferentes, nuestro compromiso con el éxito de los estudiantes nunca desistirá .Continuaremos ofreciendo y mejorando nuestro exclusivo asesoramiento personalizado, la programación académica y socioemocional, la preparación para la universidad y las actividades de participación familiar que han impulsado el éxito de nuestros estudiantes durante 32 años. Apenas estamos empezando.

Gracias por confiar en nosotros para ser parte del camino de su hijo(a) hacia la universidad y más allá. Si tiene alguna pregunta o comentario inmediato, no dude en comunicarse conmigo directamente a 401-519-0220 o abramson@onwardwelearn.org.

Atentamente,
Andrew Bramson
Presidente y CEO

College access and success program announces new name, advances same mission

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (June 29, 2022): The state’s most comprehensive college readiness program, formerly known as the College Crusade of Rhode Island, announced today it has changed its name and brand identity to Onward We Learn.

The announcement follows an eight-month process that engaged over 125 students, staff, alumni, parents and community partners, and signals a renewed commitment to helping thousands of Rhode Island students each year build a personalized pathway to a more successful future.

“We believe that this new identity better aligns with our mission, vision and values as the state’s preeminent college access nonprofit. Our mission is the same, yet Onward We Learn reflects our continued work to be more inclusive and to meet students where they are, supporting them on their journeys to be lifelong learners, successful individuals and, in many cases, the first in their families to attend and complete college,” said President and CEO Andrew Bramson.

The vast majority – about 70% – of students in College Crusade have a traditional four-year college experience. By emphasizing lifelong learning and forward progress, the new name recognizes the changing postsecondary landscape and validates the experiences of hardworking students who instead pursue alternative pathways such as apprenticeships, certificates and stackable credentials.

“The data is strong that college continues to be the most effective path to social and economic mobility, especially for students of color. As a student-centered organization that seeks to include all perspectives and experiences, we want to make room for many different pathways as we look to the future,” Bramson said. “Students have a range of postsecondary options, and we want to celebrate pathways that work for them; we must transition from the notion that the classic college experience is an all-or-nothing proposition. The most powerful word in our new name is ‘onward,’ which signifies mobility and trajectory. When you think about college or other postsecondary options, think about Onward We Learn.”

The organization, founded in 1989 as the Children’s Crusade for Higher Education, engages students in urban school districts starting in middle school and provides college readiness, career exploration and academic support programming through high school and into college. Advisors work hands-on within schools and after-school programming.

“This relaunch marks an exciting new chapter for an organization that has been making a difference for Rhode Island students and families for more than three decades,” said Meg Geoghegan, chair of the College Crusade board of directors. “Our impact is felt by the students who receive academic support and college counseling, and as a result become first-generation graduates from competitive universities across the country. It is felt by our families, who access assistance with financial aid and other support services that set their children up for success. And it is felt by our state, which reaps the benefits of this community of talented, innovative and energetic young leaders.”

College Crusade supports more than 4,000 students in middle school, high school and college each year with one-on-one advising and year-round programs that focus on academic enrichment, social and emotional development, career education, and postsecondary preparation to help them become the first in their families to earn a college degree. Middle schoolers who attend traditional public schools and select public charter schools and independent schools in Providence, Cranston, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Woonsocket and West Warwick are eligible to enroll in College Crusade. Learn more at www.onwardwelearn.org.

Classical senior admitted to 12 universities

Honorific students named valedictorian, salutatorian at CFHS

Two Onward Honorific Program students were Class of 2022 tops in their class at Central Falls High School. Valedictorian Lyneth Mendoza is studying electrical engineering on a full scholarship at the University of Rhode Island and salutatorian Darisel Velez is at Brown University this fall, where she is considering majoring in political science or pre-law.

Mendoza said she chose URI not only because of the full ride, including room and board, but because it felt like the right size for her over larger schools she was accepted to in cities. She had participated in Onward summer programs in Kingston and said, “It’s more comfortable for me; I felt like just knew the campus.”

She can participate in the four-plus-one program to earn her master’s degree for the cost of one additional year and plans to add an undergraduate double major in computer engineering and minor in computer science. “I hope to work in a job where I’m able to be very hands-on – build robots or different types of prototypes and code and be collaborative working with people,” she said.

While in high school, Mendoza played soccer for three years and was captain her senior year. She participated in the Science Olympiad for three years and served as class secretary her senior year. “We wanted to make sure we had a good senior year. We did a lot of fundraising. Our prom budget was $14,000 and we raised almost $10,000 so prom tickets were only $25 per person. We wanted to make sure any student who wanted to go could go without having to raise the price.”

She also worked for her school in tech support and volunteered at the school where her mother works, Veterans Memorial Elementary School, in a program for newcomer students, many with language barriers, to help them learn about English, math, and social studies. She also held summer jobs for the city and participated in the Prepare RI Innovation Challenge, where her team came in third place.

Her parents, who emigrated from Colombia, always stressed the importance of education.

“My parents are both very hard-working and I appreciate them. My mom always made sure I was the best I could possibly be. Her main goal was that I go to college and become a professional and do more than what she could have done and just give me and my sister the opportunities that she couldn’t have.”

She said participating in Onward and helped her prepare for and apply for college.

“I knew I was going to go to college but it wasn’t like I had a lot of experience; my mom doesn’t know anything about the college process, so to go on these [Onward] college visits was really helpful to see the schools and learn what should I do be doing on a college trip or visit and helped me see these colleges that could be options when I was applying.”

Participating in the Honorific Program with Associate Director of College Admissions Ana Almeida provided even more help with the college process. “Without that program I would have been more lost because the college process was so hard,” she said.

“Ana is very helpful; she’s really knowledgeable and she’s always there for you. She knows what you should be doing – especially with the Ivy Leagues, she knows what they want – and she understands that the people she’s helping out are students who are going to be going to really good schools and want to do well in college,” Mendoza said. “She offers a lot of opportunities, and she has whole spreadsheets with scholarships. If everyone had an Ana they’d be so grateful for her.”

Programas de verano para escuela media

La descripción de cada programa incluye un enlace al formulario de inscripción cuando corresponda.

ACADEMIA DE HABILIDADES DE 8º GRADO – Grado 7

La Academia de Habilidades del 8º Grado es un lugar para empezar a prepararse para terminar con fuerza los años de la escuela media. No sólo proporcionaremos conocimientos de matemáticas e inglés y preparación para los exámenes, sino que la mitad de cada día se dedicará a trabajar en atractivas actividades de mini investigación. Exploraremos las plataformas de los medios de comunicación social, nos sumergiremos en los acontecimientos actuales, participaremos en experimentos científicos, ¡y más!

Detalles del programa:
De lunes a jueves, de 9 a.m. a 3 p.m.
Formulario de inscripción al encuentro 1: del 5 al 8 de julio (Central Falls, Pawtucket, Woonsocket)
Formulario de inscripción al encuentro 2: del 25 al 29 de julio (Cranston, Providence, West Warwick)
Complejo Educativo Juanita Sánchez (JSEC), Providence

DESAFíO: PROGRAMA ACADÉMICA Y AVENTURA (CAAP) – Grados 6 y 7

Este popular y extenso DESAFíO: PROGRAMA ACADÉMICA Y AVENTURA desafiará a los alumnos de secundaria a explorar, resolver problemas, desarrollar habilidades de pensamiento crítico y divertirse. Los participantes se embarcan en una variedad de investigaciones, actividades, tareas y acrobacias (ocasionalmente ridículas) que les obligan a colaborar, establecer objetivos y ser creativos, y luego conectan lo que están aprendiendo con sus hogares, escuelas y comunidades. Los participantes también trabajan directamente con consejeros de escuela intermedia, exploran temas de liderazgo basados en la justicia y desarrollan habilidades fundamentales de alfabetización y debate.

*Cada estudiante puede completar este programa en persona sólo una vez.

Detalles del programa:
De lunes a viernes, de 9 a.m. a 3 p.m.
Formulario de inscripción al encuentro 1: del 11 al 22 de julio (Pawtucket y Central Falls)
Formulario de inscripción al encuentro 2: del 1 al 12 de agosto (Providence y Cranston)
Complejo Educativo Juanita Sánchez (JSEC), Providencia

ACADEMIA FLY – Grados 6 y 7 (ver abajo los detalles)

La Academia FLY será organizada por la Iniciativa de Alfabetización Financiera para Jóvenes (FLY, por sus siglas en inglés) de Rhode Island. Este equipo proporcionará oportunidades de aprendizaje práctico y real centrado en los fundamentos de la comprensión del dinero y su impacto. Se trata de un programa único de dos días que te ayudará a prepararte para el éxito en tu camino universitario y profesional.

*Hay plazas limitadas; ¡inscríbete cuanto antes!

Detalles del programa:
de 9 a.m. a 3 p.m.
Formulario de inscripción al encuentro 1: del 1 al 2 de agosto (Central Falls, Pawtucket, Woonsocket – Grados 6 y 7)
Formulario de inscripción al encuentro 2: del 3 al 4 de agosto (Cranston – los grados 6 y 7) y (West Warwick – los grados 6, 7 y 8)
Complejo Educativo Juanita Sánchez (JSEC), Providence

MYSTIC AQUARIUM – Grado 8

En este curso, los alumnos tendrán la oportunidad de explorar tanto la gran variedad de especies del Mystic Aquarium como las carreras relacionadas con las ciencias de los acuarios, incluyendo calidad del agua, mantenimiento de la vida, diseño de exposiciones, rescate de animales marinos, cuidado de peces e invertebrados e investigación. Los participantes interactuarán con los profesionales del acuario, investigarán los animales a su cargo y participarán en el trabajo tras bastidores, para obtener una perspectiva única de las carreras esenciales para el éxito de un acuario de primera clase. Este programa, único en su género, es la oportunidad perfecta para probar las aguas de una carrera en biología marina.

*Será la misma experiencia que el verano pasado, por lo que no estamos reclutando a quienes ya participaron el verano pasado.

Detalles del programa:
Lunes, miércoles y viernes, de 10 a.m. a 4 p.m. en el Acuario de Mystic, Mystic, Connecticut
Martes y jueves, de 9 a.m. a mediodía, virtual
Formulario de inscripción al encuentro 1: del 11 al 15 de julio (Providencia – un grupo selecto de escuelas)
Formulario de inscripción al encuentro 2: del 18 al 22 de julio (Cranston y Providence – un grupo selecto de escuelas)
Formulario de inscripción al encuentro 3: del 25 al 29 de julio (Pawtucket)

CAMPAMENTO WHEELER – Grados 6 y 7

Nos gustaría invitar a tu estudiante al CAMPAMENTO WHEELER presencial, para que participe en una serie de actividades y programas: deportes y juegos, exploración de la naturaleza, música, artes escénicas, aventura al aire libre, tiro con arco, curso de cuerdas y mucho más. El campamento se desarrollará al aire libre en la Granja Wheeler, en Seekonk, Massachusetts (en los días de lluvia, se harán ajustes para hacerlo en interiores). Las actividades serán organizadas y facilitadas por el personal de Wheeler, con el apoyo de dos asesores de nuestro personal. Los estudiantes serán asignados en pequeños grupos entre nuestros alumnos, y también junto a participantes de otras escuelas, para tener una experiencia completa de diversión y amistad.

Detalles del programa:
De lunes a viernes, de 9 a.m. a 4 p.m.
Formulario de inscripción al encuentro 1: del 5 al 15 de julio (Providence)
Formulario de inscripción al encuentro 2: del 18 al 29 de julio (Central Falls)
Formulario de inscripción al encuentro 3: del 1 al 12 de agosto (Pawtucket)
Escuela-Granja Wheeler, Seekonk, Massachusett

Summer high school programs

Each program description includes a link to the registration form when applicable.

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(P)SAT/SAT ACADEMY – Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12

The (P)SAT/SAT Academy provides support for high school students who want to begin preparing for their upcoming state test. Our goal is to ensure that each student has a chance to practice key foundational skills to become more successful problem-solvers and critical thinkers who feel more confident in their abilities to earn a higher score on the test for ELA and math. Using pre- and post-diagnostics, the instructors will be able to provide both individualized learning opportunities and groupwork activities.

Program details:
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – noon
Registration form: July 11 – 29
Juanita Sanchez Education Complex (JSEC), Providence

COLLEGE APPLICATION WRITING: TUTORING

This service will be provided on an individual basis to meet each of your specific needs. If you would like to schedule time with one of our College Application Writing Instructors, please reach out to Al Pari at apari@onwardwelearn.org for more details.

COLLEGE VISITS – Grades 9, 10, 11 (current)

College visits provide students with the opportunity to get firsthand information about many colleges in New England through campus tours, information sessions facilitated by admissions and financial aid representatives, BIPOC and alumni student panels, and more.

At the college fair, students will have the opportunity to gather a plethora of information from over 200 colleges and universities. College admissions reps can answer questions related to their institutions and the application process. Students must attend at least one college fair junior year.

*These opportunities may be provided virtually for safety reasons.

Program details:
Dates and times will vary
July 5 – 15; Aug. 1 – 12
Virtual and/or in-person offerings

CHALLENGE SUMMER EXPERIENCE (CSE) – Grades 10 and 11 (current)

This four-day leadership program is designed to introduce high school students to the basic, yet important, skills of self-advocacy, teambuilding, project planning and leadership. Students will participate in various planned activities: scavenger hunts, workshops, journaling and more. CSE is also designed for students to become acquainted with the high school advisors, spark initiative and motivate our students to get involved in their respective schools and communities. Students will engage in hands-on challenges that will push them outside of their comfort zone to be able to more successfully use their voice and collaborate with others.

Program details:
Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Session 1 registration form: July 18 – 21 (Providence/Cranston)
Session 2 registration form: July 25 – 28 (Woonsocket, Central Falls, Pawtucket)
Providence College, Providence

FLY ACADEMY – Grades 10 and 11 (current)

FLY Academy will be hosted by the Financial Literacy Youth (FLY) Initiative of Rhode Island. This team will provide real-world learning opportunities centered on financially preparing for college (budgeting, loans, checking vs. savings, etc.). This is a unique two-day program that will help set you up for success on your college and career journey!

*Limited spots are available, sign up as soon as possible!

Program details:
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Session 1 registration form: Aug. 9 – 10 (Central Falls, Pawtucket, Woonsocket)
Session 2 registration form: Aug. 11 – 12 (Cranston and Providence)
Juanita Sanchez Education Complex (JSEC), Providence

MYSTIC AQUARIUM – Grades 9, 10, 11 (current)

In this course, students will have the opportunity to explore both the vast variety of species at Mystic Aquarium as well as careers in aquarium science including water quality, life support, exhibit design, marine animal rescue, fish and invertebrate care and research. Participants will interact with aquarium professionals, investigate the animals in their care and engage in work behind-the-scenes to gain a unique perspective on the careers essential to the success of a world class aquarium. This one-of-a-kind program is the perfect opportunity to test the waters of a career in marine biology!

*This will be the same experience as last summer, so we are not recruiting those who already participated.

Program details:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Connecticut
Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. – noon, virtual
Sessions 1 and 2 registration form: Will have to choose session 1 OR 2; can’t do both. There is only Cranston bus stop for Session 2. July 11 – 15 (Providence) or July 18 – 22 (Cranston and Providence)
Session 3 registration form: July 25 – 29 (Pawtucket and Central Falls)

PASSAGEWAYS – Grades 8 and 9 (current)

Our Passageways program is designed to provide students with the necessary tools to successfully make their transition into and thrive throughout high school. The activities provided will give students the opportunity to get to know and develop positive relationships with their high school advisor, meet and interact with other students in their grades, learn how to be their most productive self, and prepare for the year ahead!

Program details:
Tuesday – Friday (session 1) or Monday – Thursday (session 2), 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Session 1 registration form: July 5 – 8 (Cranston and Providence)
Session 2 registration form: July 11 – 14 (Central Falls, Pawtucket, and Woonsocket)
Rhode Island/Providence College, Providence

Summer middle school programs

Each program description includes a link to the registration form when applicable.

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8^TH GRADE SKILLS ACADEMY – Grade 8

The 8th Grade Skills Academy is a place to begin preparing for a strong finish to the middle school years. We will not only provide math and English skills and test prep, but half of each day will be spent working on engaging, mini-research activities. We will explore social media platforms, dive into current events, participate in science experiments, and more!

Program details:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Session 1 registration form: July 5 – 8 (Central Falls, Pawtucket, Woonsocket)
Session 2 registration form: July 25 – 29 (Cranston, Providence, West Warwick)
Juanita Sanchez Education Complex (JSEC), Providence

CHALLENGE: ADVENTURE and ACADEMIC PROGRAM (CAAP) – Grades 6, 7, and 8

The popular and long-running CHALLENGE: Adventure and Academic Program will challenge middle-school learners to explore, solve problems, develop critical thinking skills, and have FUN. Participants embark on a variety of (occasionally ridiculous) investigations, activities, tasks, and stunts that require them to collaborate, set goals, and get creative, then connect what they’re learning to their homes, schools, and communities. CAAP participants also work directly with college-aged student mentors, explore justice-based leadership topics, and build foundational literacy and discussion-based skills.

*Each student can complete this program in person only once.

Program details:
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Session 1 registration form: July 11 – 22 (Pawtucket and Central Falls)
Session 2 registration form: Aug. 1 – 12 (Providence and Cranston)
Juanita Sanchez Education Complex (JSEC), Providence

FLY ACADEMY – Grades 6, 7, and 8 (see below for specifics)

FLY Academy will be hosted by the Financial Literacy Youth (FLY) Initiative of Rhode Island. This team will provide hands-on, real-world learning opportunities centered on the basics of understanding money and its impact. This is a unique two-day program that will help set you up for success on your college and career journey!

*Limited spots are available; sign up as soon as possible!

Program details:
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Session 1 registration form: Aug. 1 – 2 (Central Falls, Pawtucket, Woonsocket – Grades 6 and 7)
Session 2 registration form: Aug. 3 – 4 (Cranston – Grades 6 and 7 and West Warwick – Grades 6,7, and 8)
Juanita Sanchez Education Complex (JSEC), Providence

MYSTIC AQUARIUM – Grades 6, 7, and 8

In this course, students will have the opportunity to explore both the vast variety of species at Mystic Aquarium as well as careers in aquarium science including water quality, life support, exhibit design, marine animal rescue, fish and invertebrate care and research. Participants will interact with aquarium professionals, investigate the animals in their care and engage in work behind-the-scenes to gain a unique perspective on the careers essential to the success of a world class aquarium. This one-of-a-kind program is the perfect opportunity to test the waters of a career in marine biology.

*This will be the same experience as last summer, so we are not recruiting those who already participated last summer.

Program details:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Mystic Aquarium, Mystic, Connecticut
Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. – noon, virtual
Session 1 registration form: July 11 – 15 (select group of Providence schools)
Session 2 registration form: July 18 – 22 (select group of Cranston and Providence schools)
Session 3 registration form: July 25 – 29 (Pawtucket)

WHEELER CAMP – Grades 6, 7, and 8

We would like to invite your student to an in-person WHEELER CAMP to participate in a number of activities and programs – sports and games, nature exploration, music, performing arts, outdoor adventure, archery, ropes course, and much more. The camp will be held outdoors at the Wheeler Farm, in Seekonk, Massachusetts (on rainy days, adjustments will be made for indoors). Activities will be hosted and facilitated by the Wheeler staff with the support of two of our staff advisors. Students will be assigned in small groups with our students as well as participants from other schools to have a well-rounded experience of fun and friendship!

Program details:
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Session 1 registration form: July 5 – 15 (Providence)
Session 2 registration form: July 18 – 29 (Central Falls)
Session 3 registration form: Aug. 1 – 12 (Pawtucket)
Wheeler School Farm, Seekonk, Massachusetts

Programas de verano para escuela superior

La descripción de cada programa incluye un enlace al formulario de inscripción cuando corresponda.

(P)SAT/SAT ACADEMIA – Grados 8, 9, 10, y 11

La Academia (P)SAT/SAT ofrece apoyo a los estudiantes de secundaria que quieren empezar a prepararse para el próximo examen estatal. Nuestro objetivo es garantizar que cada estudiante tenga la oportunidad de practicar las habilidades básicas clave para convertirse en exitosos solucionadores de problemas y pensadores críticos, que se sientan más confiados en sus habilidades para obtener una puntuación mayor en el examen de ELA y matemáticas. Mediante el uso de diagnósticos previos y posteriores, los instructores podrán proporcionar tanto oportunidades de aprendizaje individualizado como actividades de trabajo en grupo.

Detalles del programa:

De lunes a viernes, de 9 a.m. a mediodía

Formulario de inscripción: del 11 al 29 de julio

Complejo Educativo Juanita Sánchez (JSEC), Providence

ESCRITURA DE SOLICITUD UNIVERSITARIA: TUTORÍA

Este servicio se prestará de forma individual para satisfacer cada una de sus necesidades específicas. Si desea programar un horario con uno de nuestros instructores de redacción de solicitudes universitarias, comuníquese con Al Pari en apari@onwardwelearn.org para obtener más detalles.

VISITAS UNIVERSITARIAS – Grados 9, 10, y 11

Las visitas ofrecen a los estudiantes la oportunidad de obtener información de primera mano sobre muchas universidades de Nueva Inglaterra; a través de paseos por los campus, sesiones informativas facilitadas por representantes de admisiones y ayuda financiera, paneles de estudiantes BIPOC y de exalumnos, y más.

En la feria universitaria, los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de obtener una gran cantidad de información de más de 200 universidades. Los representantes de admisión de las universidades pueden responder a preguntas relacionadas con sus instituciones y el proceso de solicitud. Los estudiantes deben asistir al menos a una feria universitaria en su primer año de carrera.

*Estas oportunidades pueden ofrecerse virtualmente por razones de seguridad.

Detalles del programa:

Las fechas y horarios variarán

Del 5 al 15 de julio; del 1 al 12 de agosto

Ofertas virtuales y/o presenciales

DESAFíO: EXPERIENCIA DE VERANO (CSE)- Grados 10 y 11

Este programa de liderazgo de cuatro días está diseñado para introducir a los estudiantes de secundaria en las habilidades básicas, aunque importantes, de la autodefensa, la creación de equipos, la planificación de proyectos y el liderazgo. Los alumnos participarán en diversas actividades planificadas: búsquedas del tesoro, talleres, redacción de diarios y mucho más. También está diseñado para familiarizar a los alumnos con los asesores de los institutos, despertar la iniciativa y motivar a nuestros estudiantes a involucrarse con sus respectivas escuelas y comunidades. Los alumnos participarán en retos prácticos que les empujarán a salir de su zona de confort para poder utilizar con más éxito su voz y colaborar con los demás.

Detalles del programa:

De lunes a jueves, de 10 a.m. a 2 p.m.

Formulario de inscripción al encuentro 1: del 18 al 21 de julio (Providence y Cranston)

Formulario de inscripción al encuentro 2: del 25 al 28 de julio (Woonsocket, Central Falls, Pawtucket)

Providence College, Providence

ACADEMIA FLY – Grados 10 y 11

La Academia FLY será organizada por la Iniciativa de Instrucción Financiera para Jóvenes (FLY, por sus siglas en inglés) de Rhode Island. Este equipo proporcionará oportunidades de aprendizaje del mundo real centradas en la preparación financiera para la universidad (presupuestos, préstamos, cuentas corrientes frente a cuentas de ahorros, etc.). Se trata de un programa único de dos días que te ayudará a prepararte para el éxito en tu camino universitario y profesional.

*Hay plazas limitadas, ¡inscríbete cuanto antes!

Detalles del programa:

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Formulario de inscripción al encuentro 1: del 9 al 10 de agosto (Central Falls, Pawtucket, Woonsocket)

Formulario de inscripción al encuentro 2: del 11 al 12 de agosto (Cranston y Providence)

Complejo Educativo Juanita Sánchez (JSEC), Providence

MYSTIC AQUARIUM – Grados 9, 10 y 11

En este curso, los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de explorar tanto la gran variedad de especies del Mystic Aquarium como las carreras de la ciencia de los acuarios, incluyendo calidad del agua, mantenimiento de la vida, diseño de exposiciones, rescate de animales marinos, cuidado de peces e invertebrados, e investigación. Los participantes interactuarán con los profesionales del acuario, investigarán los animales a su cargo y participarán en el trabajo entre bastidores para obtener una perspectiva única de las carreras esenciales para el éxito de un acuario de primera clase. Este programa único es la oportunidad perfecta para probar las aguas de una carrera en biología marina.

*Será la misma experiencia que el verano pasado, por lo que no estamos reclutando a los que ya participaron.

Detalles del programa:

Lunes, miércoles y viernes, de 10 a.m. a 4 p.m. en el Acuario de Mystic, Mystic Connecticut

Martes y jueves, de 9 a.m. a mediodía, virtual

Formulario de inscripción al encuentro sesións 1 y 2: Este programa híbrido se ofrecerá en dos momentos diferentes. Seleccione la sesión que mejor se adapte a sus necesidades. La sesión uno se ofrecerá de lunes a viernes, del 11 al 15 de julio (cinco días en total) y la sesión dos se ofrecerá de lunes a viernes, del 18 al 22 de julio (cinco días en total).

Formulario de inscripción al encuentro sesión 3: del 25 al 29 de julio (Pawtucket y Central Falls)

PASAJES – Grados 8 y 9

Nuestro programa Pasajes está diseñado para proporcionar a los estudiantes las herramientas necesarias para realizar con éxito su transición a la escuela secundaria y prosperar en ella. Las actividades proporcionadas darán a los estudiantes la oportunidad de conocer y desarrollar relaciones positivas con su asesor de la escuela secundaria, conocer e interactuar con otros estudiantes de sus grados, aprender a ser su versión más productiva y prepararse para el año que les espera.

Detalles del programa:

Martes a viernes (sesión 1) o de lunes a jueves (sesión 2), 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Formulario de inscripción al encuentro 1: del 5 al 8 de julio (Cranston y Providence)

Formulario de inscripción al encuentro 2: del 11 al 14 de julio (Central Falls, Pawtucket, and Woonsocket)

Providence College, Providence