b'Complete Preparationfor Postsecondary Achievements With embedded programming in 19 high schools acrossthe School District of Philadelphia, Heights offered year-roundcomprehensive services through school-based and summerprogramming, providing academic support and enrichmentopportunities to prepare students for college and workforcesuccess, including dual enrollment, STEM opportunities,college and career guidance, and paid internships.Malea Williams Carver Engineering and Science, 24 Five hundred and nineteen high school students participatedFirst-Year Student at the University of Virginiain summer programming which included:with an Interest in Political Science, Sociology,Dual Enrollment African American Studies, and American Sign LanguageSixty-six Heights students enrolled in college courses at theWhat is one highlight working with Heights?Community College of Philadelphia, Temple University, and the University of Pennsylvania, collectively earningBeing featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer and serving183 college credits with an impressive 3.7 GPA average. as a member of the Heights Student Advisory Board (SAB)In addition to academic coursework, students were invited since its inception in August 2023.to visit Macquarie Asset Management in collaborationWhat is your favorite memory with Heights?with our Financial Services and Business Career Pathway.In March 2024, I was honored to deliver the welcoming remarks at the Heights Strategic Breakfast Plan, where my fellow SAB members served as panelists and in June 2024, College Admissions Kickstart I served as the SAB representative speaker at Heights This four-day interactive program served 50 rising highGraduation Celebration.school seniors at Temple University. Students participatedin college admission and college essay writing workshops,What are you looking forward to studying in college?visited Saint Josephs University, and had a college fairIm eager to explore Political Science, Sociology, African with 13 different college and university partners, includingAmerican Studies, and American Sign Language at the Arcadia University, Albright College, Boston University, University of Virginia. Community College of Philadelphia, Gettysburg College, How has Heights impacted you?Haverford College, Bucknell University, La Salle The impact of Heights on my life has been significantUniversity, Drexel University, Villanova University, in various ways. One aspect that stands out to me is theUniversity of Penn, and Penn State University. access to opportunities. The opportunities Ive received have opened many doors for me and ultimately led to my success. Im thankful for the support that Heights has providedHigh School me with and I look forward to their continued support.2023-2024 HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERS: Girard Academic Music Program Murrell Dobbins Career andAbraham Lincoln High School Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Technical Education High SchoolThe Academies at Roxborough High School Demonstration School Northeast High SchoolCarver Engineering and Science Kensington Creative and Parkway Center City Middle CollegeCentral High School Performing Arts High School Philadelphia High School for GirlsConstitution High School Kensington Health Sciences Academy Walter B. Saul High SchoolFranklin Learning Center Kensington High School William W. Bodine High SchoolGeorge Washington High School Lankenau Environmental Science for International AffairsMagnet High School8High School & College'