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HIGHSIGHT SCHOLARSHIP HighSight awards partial four-year scholarships for eighth-graders to attend private high schools in Chicago. HighSight also provides academic and social support to enable its students to succeed at the high school of their choice. HighSight scholars are expected to demonstrate a commitment to their education and show a motivation to succeed. Qualifying families must exhibit financial need. TO QUALIFY FOR A HIGHSIGHT SCHOLARSHIP YOU MUST: Currently be in the 8th grade and live in Chicago Live in a household that exhibits financial need - annual income under $45,000 for a family of four Take the entrance exam and be accepted to the private high school of your choice Turn in a completed scholarship application on or before February 19, 2010 Apply for tuition assistance from the private high school once accepted Be able to attend HighSight's five-week Freshman Summer Program starting in July 2010 Be able to participate fully in HighSight's activities which include Academic Study Sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, and Saturday mornings during the school year Becoming a HIGHSIGHT Scholar Our mission goes beyond awarding you a scholarship to attend the private high school of your choice. HighSight's goal is to challenge you academically and socially to meet the demands of high school and prepare you to succeed in college. As a HighSight scholar, you will be challenged to GO ANOTHER MILE beyond your expectations. Students who earn HighSight scholarships show a desire to get a solid education, are committed to their future, are willing to work hard and are giving back to their communities. If you are selected as a HighSight scholar, you join a strong community of students and families who care deeply about success, and staff and mentors who work hard to support each student. It is not easy and we will ask a lot of you. Are you up to the challenge? Academic Success We have high expectations for each scholar. HighSight challenges you to focus on your school work and become better prepared to attend the best college you can. We know that with a strong desire to succeed, every student can do well in high school. Our scholars prove us right every year. Our students come from a variety of academic backgrounds, and what they have in common is a desire to succeed. HIGHSIGHT Activities As a HighSight scholar you will be required to participate in a number of programs designed to support and challenge you both academically and socially. Academic Mentoring All HighSight scholars take part in weekly Academic Study Sessions, which currently meet on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, and Saturday mornings. At the sessions, our volunteer adult mentors work with scholars on their homework, study skills and academic preparation. Freshman scholars must attend all three sessions. College Preparation The goal of each scholar is to graduate from college, therefore HighSight has a number of activities to support that aim. It begins with college tours, continues into junior and senior years with ACT prep classes, writing workshops, more college visits, individualized college counseling and assistance in securing scholarships for the next four years. Summer Programs HighSight scholars stay busy, starting even before they begin high school: FRESHMEN attend afternoon academic sessions where they focus on reading, writing, math and study skills. It is part of the extra edge that sets a HighSight scholar apart from other students. The summer culminates with a week-long leadership and team building workshop that includes a three-night stay in La Porte, Indiana. SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS AND SENIORS participate in a variety of activities throughout their summers. They include: An intensive writing course focused on academic and creative writing; A course in leadership and personal development. The class focuses on effective communication, leadership skills and confidence-building activities; Independent summer programs such as college seminars, outdoor adventure experiences or international travel to places like France, Ghana, China, Thailand and Paraguay. All of these programs are designed for good reason: our scholars see positive results! Do you have what it takes to be a HIGHSIGHT Scholar? As a HighSight scholar, you will sign a contract making the commitment to:
For more information about becoming a HighSight scholar, please contact: Patty Hart |
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