Mission

Achieve is a tuition-free educational program serving low-income middle school-age children. Providing academic and personal enrichment through a rigorous and engaging six week summer program and ongoing academic year tutoring and support, Achieve seeks to increase our students' academic skills, motivation and self-confidence and put them on the path to college.

Read a statement from the Director of Achieve

Overview

Achieve is a full-service program that is provided tuition-free to low-income families that meet our financial requirements. All students will be expected to attend ALL sessions during the summer and academic year. Attendance is essential in order to receive the full benefit of the program and families must commit to the entire experience in order to be considered for admission. Each student will participate in three consecutive six-week summer sessions and two academic year programs:

* Summer after 5th grade.
* 6th grade academic year program.
* Summer after 6th grade.
* 7th grade academic year program.
* Summer after 7th grade.

Sample Daily Schedule:

7:30 - 8:30 Pick-Up/Arrival
8:30 - 8:45 Breakfast
8:45 - 9:00 Morning Meeting
9:05 - 9:55 English
10:00 - 10:50 Science
10:50 - 11:00 Snack
11:00 - 11:50 Math
12:00 - 1:00 SWIMMING/STUDY HALL
1:00 - 1:30 Lunch
1:35 - 2:15 ENRICHMENT
2:20 - 3:20 FUN ACTIVITY
3:20 - 3:35 Afternoon Meeting/Dismissal
3:40 - 4:10 Departure/Drop-Off

Utilizing the support and resources of the school, each of our students will have the opportunity to study in a safe, clean environment, will have access to up-to-date technology to enhance their learning experience, and will be provided nutritious meals. Our community values of respect for self, respect for others, and honesty are at the core of our work together. 

History

Achieve was founded in the summer of 2008 to provide talented, deserving Boston Public School students with an opportunity to develop solid academic skills, have focused individual attention from their teachers, and have fun!  The summer session of 2010 will be our first at the program's full capacity: 60 students.

Achieve is one of only a handful of programs in the country to offer public school students the opportunity to attend a tuition-free academic summer program on an independent school campus.  

Program

Summer Session

The Achieve summer session takes place five days a week (Monday to Friday) from June through August. Meals (breakfast, lunch, snack) and transportation are provided.

• Students take classes in math, English, and science
• Students have 1-2 hours of homework each night
• Classes have a maximum of 18 students
• Each class is taught by a master teacher and a teaching assistant
• Enrichment activities include rocket club,dance, drama, computers, and vid
• Academic classes take place Monday through Thursday, with a weekly field trip on Friday
     

Academic Year Session

Academic year sessions takes place two Saturdays per month throughout the school year on the Nobles campus.  Meals (breakfast and lunch) are provided, and sessions include homework help with Nobles students, workshops taught by Nobles students, and fun activities with Upward Bound students. 

 Achieve in Action

 
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Job Opportunities
 

All positions for summer 2010 have been filled! Please check back in January 2011 for summer 2011 job opportunities.

How to Apply

Achieve is no longer accepting applications for admission for summer 2010. Please check back in January 2011 for summer 2011 openings.

Donate

To donate to Achieve, please contact:

George Maley, Director of Development
Noble and Greenough School
10 Campus Drive
Dedham, MA 02026
781-320-7019
george_maley@nobles.edu

Contact Us

To learn more about Achieve, please contact:

Connie Yépez, Director of Achieve
10 Campus Drive
Dedham, MA 02026
781-320-7125
achieve@nobles.edu