Achieve at a Glance
Mission: Achieve is a tuition-free educational program serving low-income middle school-age children. Providing academic and social 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.
| About Achieve |
| Overview I Sample Daily Schedule I History I Programs I Achieve in Action |
| Job Opportunities I How to Apply I Donate I Contact Us |
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
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Summer after 7th grade
| 7:30-8:30 a.m. | Pick-Up/Arrival |
| 8:30-8:45 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:45-9 a.m. | Morning Meeting |
| 9:05-9:55 a.m. | English |
| 10-10:15 a.m. | Science |
| 10:50-11 a.m. | Snack |
| 11-11:50 a.m. | Math |
| 12-1 p.m. | Swimming/Study Hall |
| 1-1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:35-2:15 p.m. | Enrichment |
| 2:20-3:20 p.m. | Fun Activity |
| 3:20-3:35 p.m. | Afternoon Meeting/Dismissal |
| 3:40-4:10 p.m. | 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.
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 was our first at the program's full capacity. Achieve will serve approximately 65 students in the summer of 2011.
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.
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.
- Each class is taught by a master teacher and a teaching assistant.
- Enrichment activities include rocket club, dance, drama, digital photography, and spanish.
- Academic classes take place Monday through Thursday, with weekly field trips on Fridays.
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 and academic workshops taught by Nobles students.
Job Opportunities
Achieve is hiring Master Teachers (English, Math, and Science) for the Summer of 2012.
Please click here for the job description.
We are currently accepting applcations for the Summer of 2012.
Updated 4/25/12:
STUDENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A ROLLING BASIS UNTIL THE CLASS IS FULL.
METCO AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOL STUDENTS MAY NOW APPLY.
Students are eligible to apply based on the following requirements:
- Current 5th graders
- BOSTON residents only
- BPS students get 1st priority (includes charter and pilot schools)
- METCO and Parochial school students will be placed on a waiting list and considered IF spaces are still available
- Independent school students are NOT eligible
- Families must meet income guidelines as indicated on the application
Please click below for information about how to apply:
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
To learn more about Achieve, please contact:
Connie Yépez, Executive Director
Achieve
10 Campus Drive
Dedham, MA 02026
781-320-7125
achieve.nobles@gmail.com
