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LEAP
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Latino Education Advancement Program
A tuition-free summer program taking place June 17 - July 12, 2024Steward’s Latino Education Advancement Program (LEAP), now in its 16th year, is a tuition-free summer program for Latino students entering grades 8-12. The 2024 program takes place June 17-July 12, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on The Steward School campus. LEAP empowers Latino youth for high school success, college preparation, and meaningful connections.
About The Program
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What is LEAP?
A tuition-free summer program that empowers Latino youth for high school success, college preparation, and meaningful connections.Steward’s Latino Education Advancement Program (LEAP), now in its 16th year, is a tuition-free summer program for Latino students entering grades 8-12. The 2024 program takes place June 17-July 12, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on The Steward School campus.LEAP includes:- Small classes (12 students per class)
- Steward School faculty
- Math, English, and Spanish-language classes, plus extracurricular activities
- SAT preparation and college counseling
- Financial assistance information for college
- An exploration of career opportunities
- Hot lunches, plus snacks
- Field trips to several colleges
LEAP fulfills The Steward School’s mission, which is to prepare students for college and for life in a community defined by robust academics, inspiration, engagement, and care.Small classes, dedicated teachers, and college counseling combine for an enriching experience designed to contribute to high school success and college readiness. LEAP is open to students from Richmond and surrounding regions.LEAP reaches Latino youth at a critical age when their academic and personal interests are growing, but when their educational and social opportunities may be limited.LEAP connects students with their culture and provides a welcoming environment in which they can form lasting friendships.Parents and families of LEAP participants are invited to a special ceremony on campus at the end of the program.Students interested in applying to LEAP will need to submit teacher recommendations and a copy of their transcript. After participating in LEAP, families who are interested in applying to attend The Steward School may set up a meeting with the admissions team.
ApplyFollow the instructions on the LEAP application by completing LEAP application and submitting it to the LEAP director. Please complete and return the student records release form to the main office of the student's current school. The teacher recommendation form can be delivered to the student's English teacher.
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LEAP Sponsors
Founding Supporters:- Edward E. Ford Foundation
- Genworth Financial
- Monument Consulting, LLC in partnership with WestRock (formally MeadWestvaco)
2023 Annual Supporters:- Clayborne Education
- Goya Foods
- Meriwether Godsey
- NOVA Swimming
- Nunnally Charitable Trust
- Performance Food Group
- Randolph-Macon College
- Shelton H. Short, Jr Trust
- The Brinks Company
- The Steward School
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Building Better Minds: LEAP feature
Quick Links
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LEAP Admissions Instructions
Instrucciones para Admisión
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Teacher Recommendation Form
Recomendación del Maestro
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Questions?
Preguntas?
Portrait of a Student
Ana Revelos Leon '24, Steward's 2020 Debbie Robson Merit Scholarship recipient, is a three-time LEAP participant. Thanks to the college counseling sessions, she learned how to craft a resume and create a "personal statement" for college and job applications. "The teachers are amazing and the friendships I've made are built for life," said Ana. "What I love about LEAP is the loving community ... you feel welcome and accepted."
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