What is College Like?

A Summer Program is Your Ticket to a Sneak Preview!

 
Organization
Type of Program
Ages Covered
Benefits
Chinquapin School
College preparatory school for gifted students
Grades 6 - 12
Insures college acceptance; very minimal cost
Kinkaid School Summer Program
Engineering, Math, Science Institute for H.I.S.D students
Four year summer program for 8th graders
Strenthens math, science & computer technology skills
Rice University Summer School
Commuter program with courses in Art, English, Foreign Languages, Math, Chemistry, and Social Studies
Grades 8 - 12
High School Credit & College Preparation
U of H/Austin High School SABE Program
“Students Aspring to a Better Education” attend motivational & instructional programs each month
High School Freshman with 2.5 GPA
Automatic acceptance into U of H and $10,000 scholarship
CIS- Communities In Schools at Stephen F. Austin
Tutoring, Mentoring, Guidance, Career Awareness
High School students & parents
Encourages students to graduate by providing social services needed
Cossaboom Family YMCA
Willowcreek Apts. Education/Social Services
All ages
Reach out to 9,000 residents to replace crime & teach value of education
Community Family Centers
After School Tutoring & Computer Training, ESL
K - 12 various programs
Homework assistance and additional training
NCI Ripley House
Mentoring ESL, Computer Training
K - 12 various programs
Builds academic leadership and social skills
Mission Milby CDC
Open Computer Lab, GED, ESL, Digital Media Presentation & other instructional
All ages
Encourages utilization of community development toods & technology for neighborhood improvement & personal growth