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<p class="fontlook"><B>Breakthrough Miami</B>
 

<p class="fontlook"><I>Breakthrough Miami is a unique program in education where motivated, often at-risk students in Miami-Dade County work with talented college students interested in teaching.  This intensive program stresses academic excellence, leadership, cooperation, creativity and multicultural awareness. </I>

<p class="fontlook">This summer, Carrollton has extended its beautiful facilities to Breakthrough Miami College Bound Summer Academy. The College Bound program is the second phase of Breakthrough Miami’s commitment to its students. The program seeks to provide adequate resources to its students as Breakthrough Instructors help support them towards the goal of graduating high school and entering college. The aspects of the College Bound program include the Summer Academy for 9th graders, academic counseling and tutoring during the year, Saturday Programming, community service and volunteer opportunities, the annual college tour, support with college admissions, preparation course for the SAT and ACT exams, and study abroad opportunities. 

<p class="fontlook">Currently the Summer Academy is in full swing with various academic classes and electives. Each Friday is devoted to a different topic such as arts, leadership, diversity, and even a day to do some volunteer work. The students also experienced a College Day where Carrollton’s College Advisor, Carol Recicar, along with other High School College Counselors, presented information about the college process. The program will culminate with a graduation and awards ceremony on July 25th. The hope is to provide an experience that will prepare these students for the sometimes difficult adjustment to high school life. 



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