Usually, we close our year out with what is called the “Senior Stroll”. This is when we take some of our graduating seniors to our feeder elementary and middle schools to take a walk down memory lane. The idea is to reinforce what it means to finish and bring that picture “to life.” Our K-8 […]
K-8 College and Career Day: COVID Style
March was amazing for Project GRAD supported K-8 schools. College and Career Day has always been a big part of what we do for our scholars. It is a way for young people to learn more about the many different opportunities that are available to them when they grow up. However, we could not open […]
K-8 College and Career Day: COVID Style
Collaborate, collaborate, collaborate…the month of March has once again brought Project GRAD K-8 together with community partners to encourage college and career awareness within our students in the most creative new ways. Together with our community partners, GRAD has facilitated events within our respective feeder schools that highlight future possibilities for our young scholars as […]
Enriching Experiences
Project GRAD K-8 finished off 2020 in spectacular fashion. On December 2nd and 9th, fifth grade students at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy received a visit from community partner, Accenture, to experience “An Hour of Code”. Accenture is a multinational professional service company that works with other companies in the areas of marketing, technology, and […]
Spooky-busy October
October was spooky-busy with GRAD K-8 College and Career Access. The GRAD K-8 College/Career Coaches facilitated group conversations with students GRAD Feeder K-8 Elementary Schools. Students learned more about the purpose of Project GRAD and our goals to share opportunities and experiences within virtual and in-person settings. We learned that becoming an active learner, and […]
K-8 is Making the Leap!
Due to all the changes that have taken place since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we have all had to adjust and do things differently. Project GRAD is no exception. However, instead of seeing the need for change as an obstacle, we have decided to view it as a great opportunity. We have been hard at […]
Making the Most of Study Time: K-8 Version
Enjoy the video linked below from Marcus Walker, Project GRAD K-8 College and Career Coach. Marcus shares successful study tips while visiting different settings in a home. What study tips do you want to share? Leave them a comment. Know that Project GRAD is thinking of you. Successful Study Tips for K-8
What’s the latest in the K-8 College/Career Arena?
Belle Morris hosted an awesome College and Career Fair on February 27, 2020. Community partners packed the school’s gym to meet with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Project GRAD had a chance to share about the great work we do exposing students to their many options for postsecondary success. It was exciting to meet […]
Festive Fall for K-8 Students
In October, Project GRAD K-8 students had the chance to enjoy two amazing events. October 18th: Young scholars from Christenberry, Spring Hill and Maynard Elementary took a field trip to Pellissippi State’s Magnolia Avenue Campus for an Early College Awareness Program (ECAP). During this adventure, students learned about the opportunities available to them at the […]
Hooray…Here We Go Again!
We are back to school and we have hit the ground running. Students all throughout GRAD’s K-8 family are learning new lessons, meeting new classmates, and getting accustomed to new schedules. Likewise, both the Austin-East and Fulton K-8 College/Career Access Coaches are hard at work on some exciting programs and events that will make our […]
