Services and Benefits
From the moment 8th graders are accepted into
achieve, they become a part of a large supportive family
network that now includes over thirty alumni. achieve provides
a wide range of support services and benefits to students
and their families.
Tuition grants
Need-based grants are awarded on a sliding scale. Partner schools provide additional tuition assistance. All families are expected to make some contribution toward tuition.
Supplemental fund
Individual funds are set up at the school to offset the cost of academic/school related expenses including books and uniforms.
Homework help and tutoring
The program monitors student progress and works with the school in providing tutoring when needed. Boys at Riordan attend daily after-school study sessions with achieve staff.
Diagnostic reading assessment and remediation
Incoming ninth graders are administered individualized reading assessments. Students with diagnosed reading deficits receive individualized remediation by our reading specialist.
Educational workshops
Workshops, often featuring guest speakers, are held at the school sites. Topics include careers, financial planning, study skills and public speaking.
Cultural excursions
As an integral part of our program, students attend theater, ballet, opera, symphony, and museum exhibits. Students receive background information and spend time reflecting on their experiences.
College Tours
achieve provides the opportunity to tour East Coast colleges during a student's sophomore/junior year.
Community Service
The value of giving back is reinforced with both large and small group community service projects.
Student mentoring & support
Students meet regularly at each school site in both large and small groups, as well as individual meetings with program staff.
Parent education & support
Regular family meetings are held at each school site. achieve staff make home visits and are available to support and counsel parents as they face the challenges of raising adolescents.
Paid summer internships
Summer internships are an opportunity for students to experience the work world. Students keep a small portion of their stipend while the remainder is placed in a personal savings account for college expenses.
Summer Study
Group study sessions focusing on summer reading and writing. Individualized reading remediation sessions are held at the achieve office during the summer months.
Annual social events
Each year achieve hosts a Christmas Party for current students and alumni.
























