Academic Signing Day Recognizes Students for Academic Achievement and Admission to College
- By Staff Writer
- Published 06/2/2009
- Youth
- Unrated
DALLAS- More than 250 Dallas Independent School District high school seniors and their parents gathered to celebrate the inaugural Academic Signing Day, an event designed to recognize students for academic achievement and acceptance to college.
The students are participants in the Academic Success Program, a college access initiative operating in 12 Dallas ISD high schools that connects first-generation college-bound students with top-tier universities.
The signing day was inspired by the athletic ritual of high school students publicly announcing which college team they plan to play for. Students of the Class of 2009 have so far received more than $60 million in financial aid offers and acceptances to hundreds of colleges including Ivy League and major Texas universities.
The Academic Success Program works to remove barriers to college for the students it serves and works simultaneously with students, parents, and colleges. For students, it offers SAT preparation, academic help, and assistance with college applications. For parents, it addresses financial and cultural concerns about their children leaving home. For colleges, it provides access to well-prepared prospective students.
The students are participants in the Academic Success Program, a college access initiative operating in 12 Dallas ISD high schools that connects first-generation college-bound students with top-tier universities.
The signing day was inspired by the athletic ritual of high school students publicly announcing which college team they plan to play for. Students of the Class of 2009 have so far received more than $60 million in financial aid offers and acceptances to hundreds of colleges including Ivy League and major Texas universities.
The Academic Success Program works to remove barriers to college for the students it serves and works simultaneously with students, parents, and colleges. For students, it offers SAT preparation, academic help, and assistance with college applications. For parents, it addresses financial and cultural concerns about their children leaving home. For colleges, it provides access to well-prepared prospective students.