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Site Based Extended Learning Projects offered by Communities of Rooted Brilliance at Rainier Beach High School

Works in partnership with Kent Meridian and Rainier Beach High Schools to offer year-long after-school academic programs to all newly arrived refugee youth in high school. Classroom Assistants and students meet weekly to complete homework assignments, tackle the senior research project, and complete important college application paperwork, such as the FAFSA. Time is divided into classroom instruction, individual and group work, mentorship, educational workshops, and access to scholastic resources.   Both sites feature Classroom Assistants who focus on assisting students as they participate in academic activities to improve their reading and writing skills and increase their knowledge of college and career readiness. The program strives to provide the information, resources, and access to opportunities to meet and exceed grade level standards, while completing high school graduation and college application milestones in order to graduate on time and with plans to pursue post-secondary education. Also provides opportunities for students to participate in civic and community engagement projects to build their leadership skills as well as to complete service learning requirements for graduation.

Location

8815 South Seward Park Avenue, Seattle, WA 98118

Hours

M, 2:50-4:30pm.

Application process

Call or email.

Eligibility

Newly arrived high school aged refugee or immigrant students attending Kent Meridian High School or Rainier Beach High School.

Fee

None.

Agency info

Communities of Rooted Brilliance

Partners with newcomer communities and helps them thrive through educational opportunities and social support services, while also honoring their traditional customs. CRB helps newcomer communities heal, grow, and thrive through our early learning, youth engagement, and family support programs. Our communities are immigrant and refugee families from the diverse, multiethnic communities of Afghanistan, Burma Iraq, Somalia, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Angola, El Salvador, and Mexico.