Graduate Support Program

The Graduate Support Program at SHNS began in 2004 upon the graduation of the school’s first class of 8th graders. SHNS’s relationship with students continues well after eighth-grade graduation, creating a unique support system for low-income Latino youth. The Graduate Support Program is crucial in the early identification and resolution of problems that could otherwise cause a student to drop out of high school or college. The program accomplishes this through its three pillars: academic support, high school graduation, and college preparedness. They support students academically through check-ins, referrals to services, follow-ups, teaching advocacy skills, and providing a space to do homework. Grade reports are used to inform academic advising, support college advising, or set up meetings with teachers. The program monitors students and supports their path to graduation. To help their alumni enroll and graduate from college, the Graduate Support Network provides workshops on college admissions, college tours, SAT Prep classes for juniors, a job shadow day, and volunteer opportunities.