Our Program

How students
R.I.S.E.

Students grow through trusted relationships, character development, and opportunities to practice leadership. Along the way, they learn to set goals, take responsibility, and support one another.

Students taking part in a group activity in a school gym

The R.I.S.E. pathway.

Rooted in our core values: Resilience, Integrity, Service, and Excellence.

Connect

Build trust and a sense of belonging through consistent relationships.

Grow

Build habits that support good attendance, learning, and positive choices.

Take Ownership

Set goals, reflect on choices, and follow through.

Lead

Model responsibility and contribute to the school community.

Mentor

Help another student rise and continue the cycle of service.

More than mentoring.

Enrichment conferences

Create purposeful experiences around identity, confidence, and leadership.

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Accountability that builds character.
Encouragement that inspires.

Adult guidance: clear expectations, regular check-ins, and time to reflect.

Peer encouragement: students encourage one another and practice shared responsibility.

Mentor support: positive examples and support for the next step.

Celebrating student growth

See students recognized for their effort and achievements at a Let’s Rise Above mentoring banquet.

Watch the Celebration ↗

3 minutes, 15 seconds · Press play to watch here, or use the YouTube link above.

Student enrichment & empowerment conferences

Connection. Character. Community. Contribution.

Identity, confidence, responsibility, leadership, rites of passage, and legacy.

African American Enrichment

Celebrate identity and legacy while connecting personal growth to community contribution.

Boys’ Enrichment

Explore responsibility, positive leadership, and the choices that shape character.

Girls’ Enrichment

Build confidence, connection, and a vision for purposeful leadership.

Custom Cultural & Student Enrichment

Shape a meaningful experience around the students and community your school serves.