Freshmen Success Summer Academy
Welcome to Brien McMahon High School and the Freshman Success Summer Academy. Rising 9th graders from are invited to participate in a 5-week summer program courtesy of the Carver Center.
Research suggests that the most difficult transition point in education is from middle to high school. Navigating a larger environment, excelling in rigorous courses, meeting graduation requirements, and juggling competing priorities can be quite challenging. The Freshman Success Summer Academy will be the necessary bridge into high school.
Students enrolling in the program will participate in academic courses, participate in House, the school’s advisory program, and take field trips to enhance team building and the academic program. Breakfast and lunch are provided for free each day.
Advisory is an integral part of the student’s high school program because it helps students make new friends and form a connection to BMHS. Its mission is to prepare students for life’s transitions, including career development and post-secondary opportunities, through meaningful connections. Students will participate in a weekly advisory meeting throughout the summer program.