8th Grade — Prepare
Goal: Lay the foundation for high school success
In 8th grade, Academic Coaching lays the groundwork for high school success. Students build stronger study habits, organization systems and time management skills while learning how to set goals and advocate for themselves.
Coaching encourages confidence, resilience and independence, helping students approach high school with the tools and mindset needed to thrive both academically and personally.
Focus Areas:
- Facilitate communication with teachers and counselor
- Explore interests and encourage participation in clubs, sports and projects
- Introduce leadership opportunities in group work and activities
- Refine time management and organizational strategies
- Strengthen study habits and test preparation skills
- Develop high school course and extracurricular plans
- Review academic and personal strategies to enter 9th grade with confidence
9th Grade — Discover
Goal: Explore strengths and adjust to high school expectations
Freshman year is about exploration and adjustment. Students discover their academic strengths and learning preferences while gaining confidence in their new environment.
Coaching supports them in balancing coursework, managing extracurriculars and developing a growth mindset so they begin high school on a strong and steady path.
Focus Areas:
- Support proactive communication with teachers and counselors
- Guide students in exploring academic and extracurricular interests
- Encourage participation in leadership roles
- Coach students in balancing academics, activities and personal life
- Refine study and organizational strategies
- Assist with course selection and goal setting for high school success
10th Grade — Develop
Goal: Deepen academic skills and prepare for college readiness
Sophomore year is the time to build on your foundation. Students develop deeper academic skills, strengthen study strategies and expand their involvement in activities. Coaching helps them refine time management, set long term goals and prepare for standardized testing while continuing to grow in confidence and independence.
Focus Areas:
- Strengthen teacher and counselor relationships
- Support students in expanding extracurricular involvement and developing leadership skills
- Enhance time management and task planning
- Teach advanced study, test preparation and research skills
- Coach advanced coursework planning and standardized testing preparation
- Guide exploration of potential college majors and career pathways
- Foster resilience and independence
11th Grade — Advance
Goal: Prepare strategically for college and leadership opportunities.
Junior year is a pivotal time in high school. Students advance academically through rigorous coursework and take on greater responsibility in extracurriculars and leadership. Coaching emphasizes college research, testing strategies and application planning while continuing to reinforce study habits, self advocacy and resilience.
Focus Areas:
- Encourage leadership and extracurricular advancement
- Teach strategies for managing rigorous workloads and stress
- Refine study, research and test taking skills
- Support goal setting and self reflection for senior year planning
12th Grade — Launch
Goal: Execute college plans and maximize senior year success.
Senior year is about putting it all together and preparing for the next step. Coaching supports students in helping them stay organized, focused and balanced during a demanding year. Students leave ready to succeed in college and beyond.
Focus Areas:
- Guide teacher recommendation requests and interview preparation
- Teach time management, study skills and stress management strategies
- Support decision making and independence
- Encourage leadership and personal growth
- Explore College Major and Career Choices
- Prepare students for the transition to college life
Post-12th Grade — Transition
Goal: Ensure a smooth and confident start to college.
College Readiness Coaching supports students as they move from high school to college, whether during senior year or the summer after graduation. Through targeted programming, students learn how to navigate course registration, access academic and social resources, manage time and responsibilities and develop independence and self advocacy.
This final stage ensures students feel confident, organized and prepared to thrive academically, socially and personally as they begin their college journey.
Focus Areas:
- Guide course registration, orientation and campus navigation
- Support independence, self advocacy and time management
- Build confidence in academic, social and personal skills
- Encourage strategies for balance, well being and personal growth
- Lay the foundation for a thriving college experience