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SANTA MARIA — Righetti High School seniors started to take charge of their futures during the Reach Higher Academy that kicked off on Wednesday, September 25.
The Academy, which will involve several sessions, wrap up Oct. 30, as part of former First Lady’s Reach Higher Initiative. It’s an effort to inspire every student in America to complete her/his education beyond high school, whether at a professional training program, community college or four-year college or university.
Specialized sessions feature: Why Community College is an option for you? (AHC), Major to Career (Cal Poly, SLO), We all have a story, what’s yours? (UCSB/EAOP), Time is money! (Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara).
Nearly 180 students participated in the first orientation.
“The academy will bring important college and career readiness experience to our students by engaging them in interactive sessions while connecting them with key community partners,’’ Warrior School Counselor Eric Blanco said.
The application process will begin for both two and four-year colleges/universities during this time; therefore, timely information will be given, Blanco added.
Miranda Angulo (12th grader) – “It was nice to be in a room full of other seniors who have similar goals as me. This made the environment more comfortable to be in.”
Rebekah Whitten (12th grader) – “This morning’s kick-off was a great way to start the Reach Higher Academy. It was a good mixture of preparing us for what is to come and we had a fun start. I am also very excited that we are being put into groups tailored to us, which will help the experience be more personal and thorough.”