Breakthrough is an exciting six-year journey that starts in sixth grade and ends when students enter college.  Here is a snapshot of how the program supports students through each of the six years.

6th Grade

  • Spring:  Welcome to Breakthrough, attend orientation.
  • Summer:  Attend six-week session at Santa Fe Preparatory School

7th Grade

  • Fall/Spring:  After-school classes on Thursdays and Saturday special events
  • Summer:  Attend six-week session at Santa Fe Preparatory School

8th Grade

  • Fall/Spring:  After-school classes on Thursdays and Saturday special events
  • Fall/Spring:  High School Options Night
  • Summer: Return to Breakthrough College Bound for a 2-week session

9th Grade

  • High School Re-Orientation
  • Register for college prep classes for freshman year
  • Saturday events during school year
  • Summer: Return to Breakthrough College Bound for a 1-week session

10th Grade

  • Introductions to summer camps/internships/community service
  • Take the PSAT (practice college entrance test)
  • College visits
  • Summer: Return to Breakthrough College Bound for a 1-week session

11th Grade

  • Prep for the ACT (college entrance test)
  • Meet with college counselor
  • Colorado Trip (visit 3 college campuses in Colorado)
  • Set up summer internship/community service
  • Summer: Return to Breakthrough College Bound for a 2-week session

12th Grade

  • Apply to college!
  • Apply for financial aid and scholarships
  • Set up summer internship/community service

Then, it’s off to college!