Our program offers at-risk youth the opportunity to receive a private high school education and develop to their full potential by providing individual mentoring services and high school scholarships. PEAK provides full scholarships to attend our partnering high school, Holy Trinity. Parents are required to pay $600 a year for books, uniforms, fees, etc.
Each student is placed with an individual adult mentor for their four years of high school. The mentor meets regularly with the student and receives all school progress reports and report cards. Read more
Youth development experts now agree that mentoring is a critical element in any child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. It builds a sense of industry and competency, boosts academic performance and broadens horizons. Without doubt, young people who have the benefit of caring adult mentors navigate the path to adulthood more successfully (Mentoring in America, 2005). Research shows that youth who participate in mentoring relationships experience a number of positive benefits. Read more
Financial sponsors are an integral part of the PEAK partnership. Without the support of our financial sponsors, our students would not be afforded the opportunity to receive a quality education at Holy Trinity high school. Financial sponsors commit to providing the funding for a students’ scholarship for their entire four years of high school. The number of sponsorships secured annually determines the number of scholarships awarded and students accepted into our program. Read more