Eligibility
Rising Scholars Eligibility, Expectations, & Outcomes
Eligibility
Each building has a Rising Scholars review team that is responsible for identifying students who have the potential to be successful in the program. This is a collaboration between the middle schools and the high schools. Candidates are evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Math, science and English grades of 'B' or higher
- Lexile score of 1000 or higher
- PSAT/ACT/ scores
- Proficiency on the M-Step in English Language Arts and Math
- Satisfactory attendance history
- Positive discipline history
Program Expectations
- 9th grade leadership course - year-long (2 trimesters at Skyline) + 10 volunteer hours
- 10th grade - peer and mentor support + 10 volunteer hours + one 1-1 meeting with building coordinator per semester Please note: There is no leadership course offered in the 10th grade.
- 11th grade - 1 semester leadership course + 10 volunteer hours + One 1-1 meeting with building coordinator per semester
- 12th grade - 1 semester leadership course + 10 volunteer hours + One 1-1 meeting with building coordinator per semester
Program Outcomes
- Prepared to take AP/AC courses
- Increased study skills through participation in study groups and tutoring
- Increased enrollment and completion of AP/AC courses
- Successful completion of a financial literacy course
- Increased enrichment in Summer Learning Academy in English and math courses
- Gained awareness of the process of attending college
- Enhanced soft skills as identified by the College Board
- Self-efficacy related to college awareness
- Improved high school graduation, college matriculation, and college completion rates
- Help close achievement gap with under-represented subgroups
- Strong leadership skills