- One of the endeavors for the SOAR program this year,
was to have commitment to college ceremonies.
And we kind of started with the end in mind,
so we had at all of our 14 middle schools,
the whole eighth grade population was brought together.
They had t-shirts that had all different university
emblems on the back.
And it said, "Class of 2021."
Which is when they will not be graduating from high school,
but we are focusing on their college graduation year.
So, during this event, the students had a guest speaker,
who spoke to them about,
the importance of doing well in school.
Graduating.
And getting ready for their lifelong career.
So, we had some banners that, again,
had "The Class of 2021."
All students signed the banner, and we'll be
transitioning that banner to their high school,
when they move over.
So, it's always gonna present there.
They all signed a commitment to college form,
which they took home to their parents,
and just saying they're gonna work hard,
do more than just do well in school,
but, take on challenges,
and,
be ready to enter,
the world of college, when they're ready.