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Empowering Future Leaders EMPOWERING FUTURE LEADERS ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 OUR MISSION REACH Prep provides access to transformative educational experiences that empower underserved, high-achieving students to graduate from top colleges and emerge as the next generation of leaders. BECCA DAVIS, RP Cohort 7, at her graduation from Georgetown Law in May 2018. 2 1 2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Keith D. Grossman Chair Suzanne Sammis Cabot Vice-Chair Paul L. Triggiani Treasurer Carolyn Saunders DEAR FRIENDS, Secretary Lisa Argrette Ahmad In 2019, REACH Prep kicks off its 25th year, a milestone anniversary that we will celebrate with Maxine K. Armstrong overwhelming gratitude and excitement for what is ahead in the years to come. REACH Prep has been Neil Augustine Alexandre Bettamio committed to guiding academically motivated black and Latino students on a 12-year educational journey Kimberly Clarke from 4th grade through college since our founders admitted the first cohort of Scholars in 1994. During Trish Davies this time, 150 Alumni have graduated from top independent schools and colleges, 90% of whom attained Kim Jeffery Melissa McKeithen their college degree in 4-6 years, far above the national average of 59%. Pamela McKoin Heather Mosley Scott Nelson REACH Prep’s lifelong impact on its Scholars can be found in the classrooms and communities where Betsy O’Reilly they excel as engaged students and active leaders, as well as in the words of our Alumni captured in this Rodman Tilt III Jill Weiss year’s annual report. Our students’ unwavering determination, hard work and strong character coupled Carolyn Wiener with our unparalleled network of support and opportunities have created a powerful and ever-widening ripple effect that continues to transform lives. ADVISORY COMMITTEE We are truly grateful for REACH Prep’s generous donors, partners and friends who have helped our Sarah Burdett Peter Chapman students gain access to and thrive in top educational environments and ultimately develop into exceptional Julie S. Core leaders. It is because of your shared commitment to and investment in our mission that our students Joan W. Duncan Gloria Fernandez-Tearte can continue to achieve unmatched outcomes and inspire future generations. We hope you enjoy the Patsy G. Howard, Founder following pages that highlight what was an exciting year for REACH Prep, and we offer our deepest thanks Jill Olson William Porter for your support of our extraordinary Scholars. Jasmine Posey Peggy Sarkela Deborah F. Stiles With gratitude, Linda Vasu Kirby D. Williams Everett Wilson Deanne H. Winokur Patricia Young, Founder Keith D. Grossman Gina Lucas Chair of the Board of Directors Chief Executive Officer CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Gina Lucas 2 3 Avery O., RP Cohort 25, utilizing her Chrome- book to take notes in class at Prep Academy, REACH PREP’S Summer 2018. 12-YEAR CONTINUUM PREP ACADEMY Students begin their 12-year REACH Prep journey at the end of their ADMISSION PREP INDEPENDENT MIDDLE HIGH COLLEGE SUMMER COLLEGE & ACADEMY SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOL GUIDANCE OPPORTUNITIES ALUMNI 4th grade year with Prep Academy, a rigorous 15-month academic PLACEMENT SUPPORT SUPPORT SUPPORT program. This intensive, interdisciplinary program is designed to GRADE 4 GRADES 4-5 GRADES 6 & 9 GRADES 6-8 GRADES 9-12 GRADES 11-12 THROUGHOUT COLLEGE prepare students for the academic environment they will encounter when admitted to an independent school. The Prep Academy curriculum mirrors a typical independent school curriculum and is focused on Since its founding in 1994, REACH Prep has directed its targeted efforts to help high- academic preparation and study skills. achieving black and Latino students prepare for success in, and graduate from, top-tier colleges and universities. Our model of rigorous preparation, individualized support and close academic monitoring helps students develop their academic, personal and early professional potential. A student’s REACH Prep journey, with all of its comprehensive components, is a proven way to combat the statistics of historically underrepresented PREP ACADEMY students gaining access to and thriving in independent school and college. High POSITIVE RISK CULTIVATES: HIGH expectations, leadership and giving back are key elements of what REACH Prep expects TAKING EXPECTATIONS from its students through their 12-year experience. STEAM ELECTIVES Science Latin RP Cohort 25 Technology A REACH PREP Dance students, Abby Arts/Engineering SCHOLAR IS: Swimming A. and Carys K., Math Research in Latin class at Prep Academy, An independent Summer 2018. critical thinker A thoughtful MINDFULNESS problem solver RESILIENCE An effective HUMANITIES communicator SOCIAL- English EMOTIONAL Ancient Civilizations A responsible LEARNING Writing digital citizen Mindfulness Middle School Transition Placement A REACH PREP SCHOLAR STUDIES: CURIOSITY COOPERATION 4 5 TJ Ramirez, Director of Middle School Programs, showing support for Raphael M., RP Cohort 23 and King School ‘25, at King’s lower school production of Aristocats in February 2018. MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER & HIGH SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES Throughout middle and high school, REACH Prep focuses on providing REACH Prep strives to provide constructive and enriching summer experiences for its ongoing guidance, support and opportunities to ensure Scholars’ success students. Through REACH Prep facilitated programs and summer opportunities offered on their journey to college. REACH Prep attends to the academic and by generous partners, our goal is to provide transformative, and otherwise unobtainable, social-emotional development of each Scholar through year-round advising, experiences for personal growth, early career exploration and academic enrichment. workshops, school visits and access to a variety of enrichment opportunities. Programming is student-centered, and is designed to establish constructive relationships with all stakeholders in order to create a comprehensive This summer, Luis O. from RP Cohort 18 and The Stanwich REACH PREP’S SUMMER support network in which Scholars can thrive. School ‘19, traveled to Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE: and Greece with the Student Diplomacy Corps (SDC). Luis, Academic enrichment opportunities along with ten other students from throughout the U.S., Outdoor leadership PARTNER SCHOOLS Overnight camps Brunswick School spent one month overseas exploring anthropology and Pre-collegiate programs Canterbury School human geography in the Balkans, and left with a deeper REACH PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL Service learning Choate Rosemary Hall level of global awareness. Luis worked with REACH Prep Specialty camps Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School & HIGH SCHOOL SUPPORT throughout the application process and, due to REACH Study abroad programs Convent of the Sacred Heart, NYC Prep’s strong partnership with SDC and our generous Summer internships/employment Ethical Culture Fieldston School donors, we were able to provide financial support to help Fairfield College Preparatory School • Individualized advising • Extracurricular planning & advising Luis attend. Fairfield Country Day School • Grade-specific course review & previews • Access to leadership development Fordham Preparatory School • Collaboration with schools programming & opportunities Greens Farms Academy Greenwich Academy • Tutoring • Community service The Greenwich Country Day School • Executive functioning workshops • Peer mentorships The Gunnery • ISEE/ SSAT preparation Hackley School The Harvey School Hopkins School This summer, REACH Prep collaborated with the Mountain Horace Mann School Workshop to provide a multi-day Outdoor Leadership Workshop The Hotchkiss School for REACH Prep’s middle school students. This multi-day workshop King School Academic Leadership included high and low ropes courses, and a hike around Mountain The Masters School Lakes Park in North Salem, NY. It taught students to lean on one The Montessori School Achievement Development another and rely on teamwork to complete these challenges, and New Canaan Country School sparked discussion around courage, authenticity and leadership. Northfield Mount Hermon Northwood School Phillips Academy Andover Pierrepont School Social- College The Rectory School Kailah C., RP Cohort 20 and School of the Holy Child ‘21, Ridgefield Academy Emotional Guidance and Celeste B., RP Cohort 20 and Greenwich Academy ‘22, Rippowam Cisqua School attended Camp Woodstock YMCA in Woodstock Valley, CT. Riverdale Country School Development Rumsey Hall School This partnership with Camp Woodstock is one of numerous Rye Country Day School partnerships REACH Prep has with overnight and specialty camps Sacred Heart Greenwich • Individualized college & financial aid guidance in New England. Camp Woodstock is committed to creating an St. Luke’s School • College admission & transition workshops inclusive atmosphere where campers can develop confidence, School of the Holy Child, Rye • Identity & self-advocacy workshops • Financial aid workshops strengthen friendships and connect to the natural world. Through Soundview Preparatory School • Grade-specific transition workshops • College visits & presentations this strong partnership, REACH Prep secures camperships which The Stanwich School • Student check-ins • SAT/ACT preparation lessen the financial burden on students and families. The Taft School • Parent workshops & support • Resumé building & networking opportunities Whitby Wooster School 6 7 We serve Amherst College | Barnard College | Binghamton University/SUNY | Brandeis College | Boston College 100%
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