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Academic Success & College Preparation

The West End House offers year-round programs designed to help youth succeed in elementary school, middle school, high school and beyond. Daily homework help is supplemented with enrichment activities, test preparation and targeted support to ensure every young person succeeds. In the 2011-2012 school year, West End House Academic Success & College Preparation program helped:

  • 118 elementary students progress to reading at grade level through the Reading Buddies program
  • 51 children in the Be Great drop-out prevention program achieve on-time grade progression
  • 65 eighth graders navigate the Boston Public School selection process and make an informed decision where they will attend high school
  • 67 high school seniors graduate high school, and 62 of these graduates enroll in college in fall 2012

Homework Help & Tutoring

Homework assistance and tutoring is available every day to youth in the education center and in the middle school/teen study lounge. Volunteers and staff are here to help each member to realize their full academic potential, to help them complete homework assignments, and to offer additional tutoring. 

 

Educational Enrichment

Enrichment activities are educational and fun!  Our youth members learn concepts in math, science, and literacy through fun activities like quiz bowl, educational games, science club, and more.

 

Reading Buddies

In this program, children read aloud to their adult volunteer Reading Buddy throughout the week and participate in a weekly fun activity centered on the week’s story. In addition, the RAVE-O reading intervention program targets second and third grade students who need extra help. 

 

Test Preparation

West End House staff and volunteers prepare members for success on the MCAS, ISSEE, PSAT, SAT and ACT exams. A partnership with Wilson Daily Prep provides teens with SAT and ACT preparation in an online format every day. Individual learning styles are supported with large group, small group and one-on-one learning sessions available.

 

College Exploration

Weekly programs are designed to help teens explore college options, learn about college life, and prepare for the experience.  West End House staff take our high school members on college tours, help them prepare for the SATs, teach them to write strong college applications and help them to secure financial aid through a partnership with ACCESS.