Engage students through innovative extra-curricular activities that motivate them, strengthen their school spirit and sense of belonging;
Work with teachers to support the academic curriculum with hands-on activities that are meaningful to youth, both inside and outside the classroom;
Work with local organizations to help create links between the school and the community, promote intergenerational exchanges and transfers of expertise.
Improve interest in and access to postsecondary education by creating effective partnerships between universities and high schools;
Offer valuable in-the-field professional experience to undergraduates, graduate students and recent graduates of our partner universities.
Results :
Short term results:
An increase in the grades of the students we target, especially in at-risk classrooms
A decrease in absenteeism rates
Long term results:
A decrease in dropout rates of the targetted schools
An increase in graduation rates of the targetted schools