The Bridge to Excellence Program Purpose
Bridge to Excellence is a small group mentoring program designed to improve kids’ school engagement by increasing opportunities to complete schoolwork and develop positive relationships with other students & caring mentors of all ages. This program also provides opportunities to engage in service and career exploration.
What are the Perks of Being in Bridge to Excellence?
Students take part in consistent mentoring groups focused on meeting their academic, social, and emotional well-being.
Students have a safe space to build positive relationships with caring volunteers.
Students have an opportunity to engage with the greater community through service projects and educational/workplace visits.
What Happens Each Program Day?
At Bridge to Excellence kids have time to eat, hang out, and burn some energy after school.
Students then split into mentoring groups where they complete homework, play games, and build relationships.
Mentoring groups also participate in a number of service projects and career & educational exploration trips throughout the year.
What is the Program’s Schedule?
Bridge to Excellence begins the first week of October each school year and continues until the middle of May.
The program meets Mondays & Wednesdays from the time students get done with school until 5:00.
During the school year, this program only meets on days when school is in session for a full day.
To view the 24-25 schedule for educational/workplace visits and service projects, please click below.
Three Options for Getting Involved
Sign up Online
Fill out the online enrollment form and health waiver to get your child signed up.
Print Enrollment Packet
Print, complete, and return this enrollment packet to The Bridge.
Contact Us
Not sure about signing up yet? Feel free to fill out our contact form, give us a call, or stop by to get more information.
Looking to Volunteer?
We’re always looking for mentors for Bridge to Excellence. No skills needed, just a desire to build relationships with some awesome middle and high school students! To learn more about volunteering and to sign up, click the link below.
“My mentee and I have really connected over the last few months. He reminds me of myself when I was in middle school. Because we have so much in common, it is easy for me to understand where he is coming from and assist in motivating him to not give up on his academics. He likes to make jokes and is fun to hang out with. I think we are a great match!”
— Bridge to Excellence High School Mentor, Jan. 2019