Post on 07-Aug-2015
Endless Dreams Foundation
Academic Dreams Program
Endless Dreams
Foundation, Inc.
Academic Dreams Program This program is designed to support the
academic success of students in grades 9 – 12. The focus of this program is to
improve academic achievement, college preparedness, graduating high school, and
postsecondary success.
The current program "Academic DreamsTM Program” has been developed
to support high school students
Academic DreamsTM
“Moreover, despite increases in enrollment, minority students continue to lag in both four-year college enrollment and degree completion rates”
Long Term Student Success Outlook
63% Jobs in the U.S. that will require some college education
90% Jobs in growing industries with high wages that will require some college education
$19,000 Median yearly salary of a high school dropout or a $9.00 / hour wage in 2010
$28,000 Median yearly salary of a high school graduate or a $13.00 / hour wage in 2010
$52,000 Median yearly salary of a college graduate or a $25.00 / hour wage in 2010
Student Academic Performance
25% High school graduates who took the ACT in 2012 that were ready for college level work
52% 2-Year college freshmen enrolled in remedial math and English Courses in 2012
5% African-American students who took the ACT in 2012 that met all four college readiness benchmarks
13% Hispanic students who took the ACT in 2012 that met all four college readiness benchmarks
8.6% African-American student AP Exam test takers in 2011
College Financial Literacy
42% Rise in college expenses at public colleges since 2000
31% Rise in college expenses at private colleges since 2000
75%Low-income and minority parents cannot identify scholarships, grants, or loans
as sources of financial aid
34%11th and 12th grade students who rely on media sources such as television, radio,
and newspapers to learn about financial aid
58%Parents with children planning to attend college who do not name scholarships
as a source of funding
72%Students planning to attend college who do not name scholarships as a source of
funding
25%Low-income students who are eligible for Pell grants but do not apply for federal
financial aid
“The primary issue in college access is no longer building college aspirations, but building a clear path for students to achieve their goals”
Endless Dreams Foundation –Academic DreamsTM Saturday School Purpose
To provide high school students with the opportunity to participate
in focused on academic and college preparatory activities
to ensure the successful completion of high school and
identify potential postsecondary options for after graduation.
Endless Dreams FoundationAcademic DreamsTM Program Objectives
To promote the success of students in the service area through:
High School Test Prep Activities
College Preparation Activities
Goal Setting Activities
Career Preparation Activities
Financial Fundamentals Activities
Endless Dreams Foundation Contact Information
Brittany Yates, CEO/Executive Directorbrittany.yates@endlessdreamsfoundation.org704.501.7766P. O. Box 2112Waldorf, MD
Alicia Muhammad, Program Directorinfo@endlessdreamsfoundation.org704.501.7766P. O. Box 621634Charlotte, NC