Aim High's 2019 Annual Report

“Aim High helped me build a sense of
identity. I gained respect for myself
and learned how to be a positive
influence in my community.”
David, Class of 2012
81%
of Aim High students said they get to do
things at Aim High that they don’t get to
do anywhere else.
A SAMPLING OF AFTERNOON ELECTIVES:
Science club, computer coding, creative writing,
photography, foreign languages and yoga.
“When I was in elementary school I was
really shy and didn’t know how to talk
to people. But here at Aim High,
I’ve made so many friends.”
Elizabeth, 6th grader
CONNECTIONS TO LEARNING
Our students credit the Aim High classroom with changing their
attitudes about school and their views of what they can accomplish.
Hands-on, project-based academics and an engaging,
innovative and FUN curriculum are the heart of our program.
CONNECTIONS TO SELF
Communication, confidence, and empathy are the foundation to academic
success. This is why Aim High offers a daily class, Issues and Choices, that
cultivates these skills, while providing students a safe place to discuss difficult
topics, such as bullying, racism, sexism, peer pressure, culture and identity.
CONNECTING TO NEW
OPPORTUNITIES
Take the initiative. Become a leader. Explore the world outside our
walls. These are the messages Aim High seeks to impart by offering
off-campus learning opportunities for growth to our students and
to our teachers. We actively cultivate a culture of discovering new
potential and saying “yes.” Following morning classes, students
have the opportunity to explore undiscovered passions and uncover
hidden talents.
of students say they feel prepared for
of our students report that they learned how to
77% 89% 92%
school year ahead
make more positive life choices
CONNECTIONS THAT BUILD
COMMUNITY
Community has always been foundational to Aim High. A sense of belonging
fosters heightened social-emotional skills, and children with strong SEL skills
are more likely to do well in school, be better prepared for the workforce,
improve their well-being and have the fundamentals for young adult success.
of our students said they made new friends
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