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Michelle Bell, Principal Jenelle Preston, Coordinator
What is Tiger Academy
Tiger Academy uses the principles of the AVID nonprofit organization which provides educators with proven, real-world strategies to accelerate the performance of underrepresented students so that these students and ALL students across the entire campus succeed in college, career, and life. Tiger Academy helps prepare underrepresented students for admission to a four-year college or university. The program fosters a safe culture along with high expectations for teachers and students. Participating students take a Study Skills elective throughout middle and possibly high school.
Tiger Academy Study Skills Elective Course Description
Tiger Academy is an academic elective designed to provide support to students who are in the “academic middle." This course prepares students to enter and be successful in high school and beyond through career and college exploration. Tiger Academy students apply to be in the program and interview with teachers before being accepted into the program.
During the Study Skills class, students receive instruction in:
reading/writing across the curriculum
note and test-taking strategies
study skills
organization and
time management
A Tiger Academy Student IS:
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RBMS Tiger Academy STUDENT PROFILE
Tiger Academy is a program for “middle to upper middle” academic students. These students have the potential for honors level work but need academic and emotional support paired with the rigor. The program combines rigor with support that includes the student’s own individual determination and the support of teachers, other Tiger Academy students and their families, the Tiger Academy teacher, and tutors.
A Tiger Academy Student at RBMS ...
has a 'C' average or higher
is a self motivated, hard worker, has a positive attitude, and is collaborative in nature.
needs support in rigorous courses (Math plus, Math 1, Advance ELA)
is willing to accept and receive academic and SEL support from school staff, teachers, community, and family members
may potentially be a first generation college graduate
may be from a group that is “underrepresented” racially, culturally, or economically in colleges and universities.
demonstrates good citizenship skills and good behavior inside and outside the classroom.
attends school regularly
Testimonial Video
This is a college student who matriculated through a program modeled on the same principals as Tiger Academy.
About your Tiger Academy coordinator
About your Tiger Academy coordinator
My name is Jenelle Preston and I have been a teacher in the WCPSS for 22 years. Prior to entering the classroom, I was an educational enrichment site coordinator and manager for several City of Raleigh Housing communities. I have a passion for helping students to see beyond society's expectations through academic achievement. I am excited to help facilitate the RBMS Tiger Academy experience this year and hopefully inspire excellence by exposing students to college life and other learning experiences.
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