Criteria for Acceptance to PEAK
- Youth must be entering the 9th grade during the application year in which they are applying.
- Student must have average or marginal grades and/or standardized test scores at his/her current grade school (“C” or slightly lower Average). However, the student has the potential to improve academically.
- Family must be low to moderately low income and does not have the financial resources to pay their child’s tuition to a private high school. However, the family must be able to pay the $600 a year for books, uniforms, and fees. PEAK asks for tax information and pay-stubs as proof of income.
- 8th grade youth must take the High School Placement test at Holy Trinity High School and be accepted to attend Holy Trinity High School.
- The student needs and desires the support of a role model mentor for four years. Most youth have a need for a mentor to support and guide them through adolescence, but they must also WANT to have a mentor and be willing to actively engage in the mentoring program.