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MIDDLE GRADES ACADEMY

MGA is a foundational component of a set of interconnected interventions around student academic performance, school climate, and school staff professional development. A significant part of the education crisis in Philadelphia is the lack of a true investment in the school based college pipeline. In response to this crisis, Steppingstone Scholars' Middle Grades Academy uses our 16 years of experience in delivering high quality college preparatory enrichment and mentoring programs to invest in neighborhood schools during the critical years between early education and high school. In partnership with the School District of Philadelphia, partner schools, community, and University partners. Steppingstone is implementing programming in three key areas that will contribute to a schoolwide college-going and success culture.

"I like that we do different projects and that we learn in a fun way. You get to choose your own science project sometimes. I like how the teachers actually give us a chance to be better. They let us earn things like snacks and meeting the president [of Steppingstone]."

~ Middle Grades Academy Scholar - Jawan

MIDDLE GRADES ACADEMY

PROGRAM ENRICHMENTS

ENRICHMENT 1

SCHOLARS

Program

Targeted college prep enrichment starting in 4th grade and math centered professional development for teachers focused on supporting high achieving students at neighborhood schools

STEP 2

IN & AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT

STEP 3

HIGH SCHOOL CHOICE

The Middle Grades Academy Summer Program is open for current 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders from the School District of Philadelphia, suburban schools, Catholic, charter and private schools!
 
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