GOT College! is divided into three distinctive sequential modules to build in-depth knowledge of college and financial aid information.  In addition, all modules focus on helping families strategize for their children’s education as they move through the educational pipeline.

•    Elementary Module: focus on early exposure to the college going process vocabulary, requirements, and setting high academic goals for all students.
•    Middle School Module: focus on academic requirements, competitiveness, and early planning for high school as a stepping stone for becoming college-ready. 
•    High School Module: focus on in-depth knowledge about the college and financial aid process as well as creating a personalized academic plan for becoming competitively eligible for college.
 

GOT College! Elementary School

Families In Schools is pleased to announce our Elementary School components are generously supported by The Roth Family Foundation and The Wachovia Foundation to increase academic achievement, high school graduation, and create college plans for every child in the Boyle Heights community.  Through their generous support over 100 families from Dena, Euclid, and Sunrise will participate in our year-long activities and workshops. 

Gang Reduction Program (GRP)

The Gang Reduction Program was created through a federal grant received by the US Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Through the support of the Gang Reduction Program, Families In Schools acknowleges Going on to College as a primary prevention program in three elementary schools within Boyle Heights. The activities will include educational and recreational programs for families and youth residing and attending public schools in Boyle Heights.

GOT College! Middle School

Wilmington Middle School

Going on to College (GOT College!) at Wilmington Middle School is a three year initiative program funded by United Way. The program will serve 100 families a year and provide them with semester-long GOT College! workshops and weekend activities that will enhance the overall college culture of the school.

GOT College! High School

Project STEPS / GEAR UP Partnership

Project STEPS / GEAR UP Partnership was funded through GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) in 2005 to follow the cohort through middle school and high school by offering academic preparation services and financial aid workshops to help families understand the necessary costs related to college as well as the steps to achieve their college goals. Going on to College will serve 300 families each year from N. Hollywood, East Valley, and Polytechnic high schools.