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PRECOLLEGE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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Project Adelante

(Kean University)

Program began: 1988 - Students enrolled: 181 - Sponsored by: Kean University
Contact Information:

Jose Caceres, Director

100 Morris Ave. EC106

Union, NJ 07208

Phone: (908) 737-5981

Fax: (908) 737-5985

Email: adelante@kean.edu

Web site: kean.edu/~adelante
Program Description:

The mission of Project Adelante is to help at risk Latino youngsters in grades 6-12 achieve their fullest potential,

graduate from high school and go on to higher education.
Location of Program Services:

College campus
Sources of students served by the program:

Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: 6th

School(s) Served: Perth Amboy H.S., McGinnis M.S., Shull M.S., Passaic H.S., Lincoln M.S., Roosevelt M.S.,

Maxon M.S.

School District: Perth Amboy, Passaic, Plainfield, Elizabeth

County or City Served: Hudson, Middlesex, Union and Passaic Counties

Region served: Northern NJ
Program Services (Academic):

Computer

Study

Reading/Writing

Math/Science

Critical Thinking

Grade - Attendance
Program Services (Other):

Social Skills

Leadership

Visits/Tours

Fairs

Awareness

Career Counseling

Mentoring

Personal Counseling

Cultural Activities
Program Operation:

Program Cycle (Summer or Academic): Both

On Weekends
Special populations targeted by the program:

Low income

High School Students

Middle School Students

ESL

At Risk

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