THE CULTURE

Elevate courses are taught at public high schools (Intro to Elevate, Elevater, Elevate Beyond)

District approved curriculum that fully aligns with Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE)

Unique model that teaches 13 Character Qualities & Life Skills 

Students collaborate through experimental learning, group activities, and discussions

Cross-age mentoring occurs when high school students teach similar lessons to

elementary school students weekly

Teacher-Mentors are available to students after-school, on the weekends, and over the summer

Staff create bonds that help students discover their talents and strengths to develop personal goals

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Teacher-Mentors lead with model behavior influencing the trajectory of the student's future

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Practices like one-on-one and small group discussions are encouraged for building

intentional relationship​

Students evaluate post-secondary options to create a career plan

Staff assist students with applications for college, scholarship and jobs etc. 

Teachers-Mentors enhance vocational skills through mock interviews, resume building, and LinkedIn profile development

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Elevate collaborates with with many in-school and community organizations to attend local job fairs, and college expos 

Elevate believes in pushing students to explore life beyond their comfort zones 

Through new and life changing experiences, students develop teamwork and leadership skills

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Adventure trips can be used to expose students to various local attractions to

help them gain more insight of their home

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Students have gone on riverboat rides, marsh bomb fires, state capitol tour,

Savannah Bananas baseball game and more