Moving On
Indiana University East is committed to increasing the number of minority students who graduate from high school and attend college. Moving On, an intensive summer academic program established for students in grades 7 through 12, brings together students, their parents and specially selected adult role models to help students achieve their full potential.
When introduced to an expanded world of positive role models and leadership opportunities, students will have better information for making good choices about their future. Moving On is a program designed to assist under-represented and under- prepared students overcome the traditional challenges that middle school and high school minority students face when trying to excel in school.
Students participate in an on-going support group, connecting them to positive role models. Students develop skills that promote self motivation, encouraging them to explore their own value system through goal oriented projects, workshops, educational field trips, dynamic motivational speakers and cultural events.
Parents are welcomed and encouraged to participate in activities to help their child make meaningful education and career choices.
Throughout the program, students are transported daily to the IU East campus where they are engaged in an academic curriculum. Mathematics, English and science, taught by local teachers and university professors and staff, is emphasized.
"After such a great experience last summer, my sons have asked that we schedule our family vacation around the Moving On program so they can attend again!"Loretta, mother of Steven & Tyler
Qualifications
- Be a student in grades 7 through 12 for the upcoming fall school year.
- Be willing to make a commitment to participate fully in all components of the program.
- Be willing to make a commitment to earn satisfactory grades.
Moving On assists students and their parents by:
- exploring educational opportunities available beyond high school through field trips,
- learning how to prepare for a four-year college or university, including the importance of enrolling in college preparatory classes during high school,
- strengthening the involvement of parents in the education of their children,
- encouraging the motivation and self-confidence of middle school students during their transition to high school
- enhancing minority students’ career development and decision making skills.
