b'Preparing Students for Long-TermAdvancement Steppingstone Academy, a longtime cornerstone programof Steppingstone Scholars, is fully endowed thanks to thegenerosity of the Hess Foundation. Steppingstone Academyworks with students starting in fourth grade, providingacademic and enrichment support as well as assistance Saron Tesfamichael in the application process to independent and criteria-basedSt. Francis De Sales, Class of 2024 schools. Our support and advising continues through college. Episcopal Academy, Class of 2031One hundred and sixty three students participatedin the Steppingstone Academy program in the 2023-2024 What is one highlight working with Heights?school year and 106 scholars completed the summer I enjoyed spending the summer strengthening my public program, where they developed their writing and reading speaking skills and learning how to write an essay.skills through math, science, ELA, electives and advisorycourses, and gained critical exposure through multiple What is your favorite memory with Heights?campus visits.My favorite memory is learning about chemical reactions in STEAM class.What are you looking forward to at Episcopal?Im looking forward to continuing thefriendships I made at Heights with my fellow classmates at Episcopal.How has Heights impacted you?Ive been able to make new friends andbecome a stronger student.Impact Report 2023-20247'