Academic Support

Weekly Academic Support

By participating in Highbridge Voices, children develop more than musical skills. The philosophy behind the program is that through the arduous process of preparing and performing concert programs, the children develop specific skills which foster their future success; those skills being self-discipline, the ability to work and achieve in a group setting, and an appreciation of beauty. The choir serves as the stimulus for a much broader experience that is an integral part of Highbridge Voices. The enhanced scope of the children’s experience encompasses academic excellence, social and moral responsibility, and family involvement. Principals and school administrators across the board have said that the students who participate in the program are developing exceptional social and leadership skills.

Academic Initiative Program

The Academic Initiative Program is designed to improve the academic achievement of the students who are performing below 70% or C level grade point average in school.  Students are selected to participate based on report card grades and test scores.  During our academic year, 40 students will participate in the Academic Initiative.  Students' academic progress will be measured using student report cards, tutor evaluations, and progress reports.  Academic Initiative participants receive the following:  after school snack, 1 hour tutoring in Math and English Language Arts, 1 hour of Homework Assistance, and 1 hour of Academic Enrichment (Math, Writing and Science clubs).