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| New Jersey Commission on Higher Education | ||
| | Project GRAD |
| | (Rutgers University) |
| | Program began: 1999 - Sponsored by: Rutgers University Newark |
| Contact Information: |
| | Jean E. Giaimis, Co-Director |
| | 175 University Ave. |
| | Newark, NJ 07102 |
| | Phone: (973) 353-1675 |
| | Fax: (973) 353-5700 |
| | Email: jean_giaimis@yahoo.com |
| Program Description: |
| | Project GRAD (Graduation Really Achieves Dreams) is a program which began in Texas in the early 1990's. It is |
| | funded by Lucent Technologies Foundation. This program was brought to Newark, New Jersey in 1999. At that |
| | time, Rutgers-Newark and other academic institutions within Essex County became the host school for the Project |
| | GRAD students who were members of Malcolm X Shabazz High School. |
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| | The purpose of the program is to: |
| | 1. Assist in student retention within the high school. |
| | 2. Create awareness of college life. |
| | 3. Develop an attitude of academic culture within each student's mindset. |
| | 4. Create awareness of possible professional careers. |
| | 5. Engender an interest on the part of the students to make college a goal. |
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| | Each summer, each host school chooses a theme and shapes the curriculum for the 4 weeks the Project GRAD |
| | Scholars are on their respective campuses. The summer 2004 theme at Rutgers-Newark was "Sustainability of the |
| | Environment." The academic curriculum was shaped in such a way as to challenge and intellectually stimulate the |
| | students and at the same time stress certain New Jersey Core Academic Standards. |
| Location of Program Services: |
| | College campus |
| Sources of students served by the program: |
| | Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades |
| | School(s) Served: Central High School and Malcolm X Shabazz High School |
| | Communities served: Newark |
| | County or City Served: Essex County |
| | Region served: Northern NJ |
| Program Services (Academic): |
| | Remedial |
| | Computer |
| | Accelerated |
| | Study |
| | Reading/Writing |
| | Math/Science |
| | Critical Thinking |
| | Grade - Attendance |
| Program Services (Other): |
| | Social Skills |
| | Leadership |
| | Visits/Tours |
| | Career Counseling |
| | Mentoring |
| | Cultural Activities |
| Program Operation: |
| | Program Cycle (Summer or Academic): Summer |
| | After School Hours |
| Special populations targeted by the program: |
| | Low income |
| | Academic Performance - Low - Mid |
| | High School Students |
| | Minorities |
| | First Generation |
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