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Program Components

THE SUMMER RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT

            During the five (5) or six (6) weeks of the Summer Residential Component, students are exposed to a variety of educational, cultural and social experiences.  The academic classes are small and students are placed in various classes according to their needs for individualized instruction.  The classes are generally from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Classes during the summer component are:  

• Intensive instruction in basic academic skills (Reading, English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies)
• Foreign language (Spanish)
• Academic advisement and personal counseling
• Exposure to a variety of cultural experiences 
• Organized recreational activities  
• Extra curricular evening activities

The Guidance sessions during the summer component generally focus on:

• Career exploration
• College exploration
• Developing social skills
• Character building
• STD/HIV Awareness
• Public Speaking  and,
• Community service project

THE ACADEMIC YEAR COMPONENT 

            During the academic year, students are involved in instructional and tutorial services on campus  Students come to the campus two Saturday's each month to receive instruction and tutoring from teachers employed by the program (a total of 17 Saturdays).