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Through challenging classes in the Elon Academy summer program and honors and AP classes in their high schools, scholars develop their reading, writing, critical thinking and quantitative analysis skills to provide a foundation for success in college-level classes. In addition, scholars learn to successfully navigate the college admissions process, secure financial aid and select the college or university that matches their interests and career goals.

Leadership

In the Elon Academy, scholars acquire the skills and confidence to take on leadership roles in their families, their schools and their communities. Whether a scholar is leading a book club discussion during the Saturday Program, interning in the local community, or working with a team of scholars to complete a project in the summer residential program, all scholars are learning critical leadership skills that will prepare them to become leaders of tomorrow.

Outreach

Academy scholars have opportunities to participate in community outreach projects. During the summer program, they regularly participate in service activities such as working in a community garden, volunteering at a senior citizen center, or building houses with Habitat for Humanity. These experiences help our scholars link classroom learning to out-of-school experiences, and instills in them a desire to make a positive difference in the world.

Now

The talented students who are enrolled in the Elon Academy are already in a position to provide leadership and give back to their communities. They are tremendous role models for younger students and for their high school peers. They are determined and eager to share what they have learned through the Academy experience. They not only have the capacity to make a difference now, they have a responsibility to do so.
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The Elon Academy is a college access and success program for academically promising high school students in Alamance County with a financial need and/or no family history of college. The Academy includes three consecutive summer residential experiences prior to the sophomore, junior and senior years, as well as year-round Saturday programs for students and families. The summer after high school graduation, scholars and families participate in the Elon Academy Transitions to College Program. Once on their respective college campuses, Elon Academy graduates and families are provided with continuing support through the Elon Academy College Success Program to ensure college completion. We invite you to explore our site and learn more about our program.
 
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Fast Facts

  • Elon Academy graduates have been accepted at almost 50 colleges        and universities
  • 95% of graduates are enrolled in college
  • 100% of scholars are enrolled in honors and AP classes at their high        schools
  • 100% of Academy scholars have engaged in community service

Elon Academy News

Saturday Academy Dates for 2012-2013
Elon Academy staffer explores issues of identity
Darris Means '05 connects theory with practice as he studies complexities of self-identity in college students, from race to class to sexual orientation.
Elon Academy students publish college access research
Written by 13 scholars, <em>Speaking Out: Underrepresented Students Challenging the Inequities of College Access</em>, is filled with personal voices.
Leaping lizards: Science grant for Elon Academy
Assistant Professor Terry Tomasek&rsquo;s herpetology lessons on turtles, lizards &amp; more are meant to spark interest in science &amp; science careers.
Elon Academy scholar, Jaylaa Stewart signs with University of Maryland at Eastern Shore

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