SOAR Program

• Are over the traditional age for their middle school grade (13 years or older in 6th grade; 14 years or older in 7th grade; 15 years or older in 8th grade)
• May turn 21 years old before their high school graduation date
• Have been retained for one or more school years
• Are at-risk for being retained in their current grade

All SOAR courses will utilize Project-Based Learning, an engaging, student-centered approach that allows students to gain knowledge through exploration and investigation of real-world problems.

Students will:

• learn content according to grade-level PA Core Standards and Assessment Anchors;
• review foundational skills and concepts in each content area;
• apply skills and knowledge through the development of personalized projects that are student-driven, inquiry-based, and relevant.

Project topics/themes may include, but are not limited to:

• career exploration and planning for the future
• self-improvement and personal goal-setting
• diversity and global awareness
• environmental/conservation issues
• invention/product development
• civic duty and involvement
• social justice

The Middle School SOAR Program will be available to students in grades 7 and 8 in the 2020-2021 school year, with new sessions beginning in both Fall and Spring.

For more information, please contact Ms. Amy Sarno, SOAR Program Coordinator: asarno@palcs.org.