Invest in Kids students have ongoing encouragement and assistance when they face academic challenges, as well as hearty praise and acknowledgment when they excel in their schoolwork. Students are held accountable for keeping their academic credits in good standing in specific, measurable ways; they, their parents or guardians, and their mentors sign commitment contracts each year.

If one of our student performs below his or her ability, a Student Success Plan is implemented with defined target dates for improvement.  Students identify their own progress milestones to help them better their academic performance and stay on track for next grade promotion and eventually graduation.  With the support of their mentors, teachers, and families, Invest in Kids students often improve their grades, self-confidence, and self-esteem.

Students invited to join the Invest in Kids program are motivated to attend college and succeed but considered at risk of not fulfilling the dream of higher education.  They may not enter the program unless they have a “C” or better GPA (Grade Point Average).  They are usually recommended by teachers who see their potential and believe they could benefit by having a mentor and a scholarship after they graduate from high school.