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ACHIEVE
HIGH SCHOOL
High School Student Registration

About Our Programs

Achieve Miami offers a variety of programs to high school students across Miami-Dade. We partner with 11 public high schools to deliver college and career readiness support, leadership development, financial literacy, field exposure, and more. We also offer meaningful service opportunities to all students in Miami-Dade.

Achieve Club

We bring together diverse high school students from across Miami to connect and give back to the Greater Miami community. The Achieve Club offers a wide variety of impactful community service in Title 1 schools and leadership opportunities, including Achieve SPARK, formerly Achieve Saturdays, and the Junior Advisory Board. Achieve SPARK aims to connect high school and elementary students through mentorship, literacy, movement, and fun. Our Junior Advisory Board (JAB) is an opportunity for students to join a team of young decision-makers dedicated to making a positive impact in the community, creating and leading community service projects for our underserved elementary students, providing input for Achieve Miami events, and recruiting future changermakers. Achieve Club membership is entirely free, like all our programs, and members earn service hours for their work in the community.

Achieve Scholars

Achieve Scholars is a selective program that provides college and career readiness support to sophomores, juniors, and seniors in Title I high schools across Miami-Dade. Scholars receive various workshops and individualized check-ins with school-based Success Coaches focusing on the college application process, free test preparation, academic advising, mentorship, and leadership training that prepares them to be successful in all aspects post-graduation. Achieve Scholars can also participate in industry field trips, a paid internship with Achieve Summer, and cross-campus community building with peers. Dedicated seniors are also eligible for Achieve-sponsored scholarships. Applications are open on a rolling basis, and students who aren’t accepted will be put on a waiting list.

Achieve Career Pathways

The Achieve Career Pathways Program (CPP) is designed to prepare high school juniors and seniors for the workforce by teaching career skills and industry knowledge through workshops, industry exposure, and hands-on experiences. This program is ideal for students who want to participate in short-term certification programs and/or enter the workforce in less than a year after high school graduation. Achieve Career Pathways participants will have access to a network of peers, exclusive resources, and opportunities to help students achieve their professional goals.

Achieve Alumni

The purpose of the Achieve Alumni Program is to help former Achieve Scholars successfully navigate their first year of college by providing mentorship and various workshops, such as selecting classes, joining campus organizations, networking, and studying abroad.  A dedicated Success Coach meets with alumni once a month to provide any assistance with academics, health and well-being, and more.

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Achieve Scholars Locations

Booker T. Washington Senior High School

Homestead Senior High School

Miami Central Senior High School

Miami Edison Senior Highs School

Miami Jackson Senior High School

Miami Norland Senior High School

Miami Northwestern Senior High School

Miami Southridge Senior High School

Robert Morgan Senior High School

South Dade Senior High School

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How will I receive my service letter?

The High School Team will send service letters three times a year after each semester (Fall accumulated hours will be sent in January, Spring accumulated hours will be sent in May, and Summer accumulated hours will be sent in August). Emails will come from [email protected] to the email you registered with that we have on file. You can direct any questions to Emily Pendas, Manager of High School and Alumni Programs, [email protected]

Can I sign up for Achieve Scholars or Career Pathways midway through the semester?

Yes, you can apply for either program midway through a term if you attend one of our 10 partner high schools that offer the program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and your participation would begin at the start of the following semester.

Who can sign up to be a Big Buddy?

Big Buddy (high school volunteers) registrations are open to any 8-12th grade student who wants an opportunity to mentor elementary students and earn community service hours.

Do I have to be a Big Buddy if I am an Achieve Scholar or Career Pathways Program (CPP) participant?

Yes, we do ask Scholars and CPP participants to attend 6 Achieve SPARK dates as a Big Buddy. However, you do not need to register as a Big Buddy. Your registration as a Scholar or CPP participant automatically registers you as a Big Buddy.

How do I become a Junior Advisory Board Member (JAB)?

Applications for JAB open in October and decisions come out in December. Exceptionally active students are invited to apply. If you’re interested, talk to a member of the Achieve Miami High School Team.

How do I start an Achieve Club or Special Community Service Project?

If you are interested in starting an Achieve Club at your school or leading a special community service project to benefit Achieve Miami, please reach out to Emily Pendas ([email protected]).