The Graduate Support Program (“GSP”) is a vital part of the commitment Serviam makes to each of its students as she continues her education through high school and in college.

High School Prep Classes

Our 7th and 8th grade Scholars begin taking high school prep classes to help them prepare for high school. The classes address the following topics:

• Life Skills

• Communication, Research, and Presentation skills

• Self-Exploration and Identity 

• High School, College, and Career Exploration

• High School Test Preparation

High School Admissions Support 

Serviam has a partnership with LYTE – Leading Youth Through Empowerment Program – to help support the high school admissions process for our 8th grade Scholars. LYTE’s mission is to lead middle school students to top performing Delaware high schools. The LYTE/Serviam partnership sets out to support our families with mandatory rigorous tutoring the summer before 8th grade & throughout the school year, personal mentorship, and high school application support. In addition to the support LYTE provides to our Scholars, the GSP also provides: 

• Individual family meetings with the GSP Director to identify viable high school options for the student

• Coordination of “shadow days” for the students to visit the schools

• Schedule coordination and important date reminders

• Interview and admissions testing preparation; and,

• Assistance in completing applications and essays 

Life After Serviam

Graduate Profile

Upon graduation, through the teachings of St. Angela Merici and the guidance of faculty, staff, and administration, a graduate of Serviam Girls Academy will be able to:

• Carry on and live out the qualities of the Serviam Pledge, including 

• Community, Respect and Responsibility, Integrity, Service, and Pride

• Value learning as a lifelong process.

• Think critically with a sense of global awareness.

• Broaden her awareness of self and the world through cultural experiences.

• Maintain her composure in the face of challenges.

• Be confident and competent in self-expression.

• Understand and embrace the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

• Accept accountability for personal choices.

• Seek God through prayer.

Ongoing Engagement & Support After Graduation

The role of the GSP after graduation is to support alumnae as they move through high school and beyond, making sure they have the resources they need to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. 

Ongoing contact and engagement with our alumnae includes:

• Formal visits, at least 4-5 times a year, to their respective high schools in coordination with their guidance counselors. 

• One on one meetings outside of school to engage with alumnae who need extra support and follow-up 

• Informal visits to sporting events, concerts, impromptu occasions

• College guidance as they prepare for, and go through, the college-admissions process

• Regular communications via newsletters, texts, email and social media

• Programming to offer support, provide skill development, and build community.

• Open invitation to come back to Serviam to do service hours, mentor current students, or simply to visit.