Breakthrough Houston 2019 Impact Report

IMPACT REPORT 2019

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STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS • 98% are students of color • 94% receive free or reduced price lunch • 73% will be first-gen college students • 72% do not speak English as their primary

STUDENTS

language at home • 30% come from a single parent household

Students showed statistically significant socioemotional growth in:

Breakthrough students gained up to

4 MONTHS

of grade-equivalent learning Social Intelligence

Students increased mastery in each content area by:

Curiosity

31%

Sense of Belonging

in math

in science

15%

21%

in literature

88% of Teaching Fellows are MORE INTERESTED in a career in education because of Breakthrough

TEACHING FELLOW DEMOGRAPHICS • 82% are teachers of color • 75% are non-education majors • 44% are first-gen college students • 29% returned for a second summer • 22% are STEM majors 1 I 2019 Impact Report

32%

in writing

TEACHING FELLOWS After spending six weeks teaching at Breakthrough Houston:

97% feel prepared to pursue a teaching career

100%

99%

better understand better understand their strengths & the demands of growth areas teaching

ST. JOHN’S

169

STUDENTS

36

TEACHING FELLOWS

Since 1995, Breakthrough students and Teaching Fellows have descended upon the beautiful campus at St. John’s School for an enriching summer of academics, friendship, and character building. This summer, in addition to academics, students participated in a range of extracurricular activities including guitar, dance, and soccer.

94%

STUDENT ATTENDENCE

with excused absences

“I’ve learned to listen to my students and let them be my teacher at times because they are powerful enough to advocate for themselves. Thinking about 11-13 year olds investing their summer into taking classes from 8am-4pm each day is so inspiring. The kids make this program what it is and they are the reason I decide to teach every day!”

- Daviona Sims, Teaching Fellow, St. John’s

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CONNECT

164

STUDENTS

32

TEACHING FELLOWS

2019 was the fourth Breakthrough summer of learning at Connect Community. Students from local area schools throughout the diverse Gulfton area formed tight-knit relationships with classmates and Teaching Fellows while participating in academic and extracurricular activities.

“My experience at Breakthrough is different from school because it is not all about just trying to pass a test and getting grades.

Breakthrough not only teaches you new subjects for your next year ahead but they have electives that help you beyond schooling.”

- Thaddeus Watson, Student, Connect

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97%

STUDENT ATTENDANCE with excused absences

“I decided to go to Breakthrough because I wanted to keep learning over the summer. I didn’t want to stay home and do nothing. I wanted to do something positive. No school I’ve ever gone to gives this type of excitement to the kids. The teachers want to interact with us as friends and also try to make the lessons fun.”

- Gerson Mendoza, Student, Gregory-Lincoln

The Gregory-Lincoln Educational Center site opened this summer with an inaugural class of rising 7th grade students. Serving students from across the Houston Independent School District, this site had a successful launch with the support of the HISD Foundation from a grant given by the Houston Endowment.

GREGORYLINCOLN

59

STUDENTS

12

TEACHING FELLOWS

98%

STUDENT ATTENDENCE with excused absences

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SCHOOL YEAR P RO G R A M Students continue their engagement with Breakthrough throughout the school year through after-school enrichment, homework assistance, and high school selection counseling.

During the School Year Program, all 8th grade students and their families receive a 1:1 counseling session with a Breakthrough staff member.

100%

of Class of 2023 Breakthrough students were accepted into a college preparatory high school

100%

of parents have a better idea of how to apply to college preparatory high schools in Houston

Breakthrough students are attending top college preparatory high schools across Houston, including: • • • • • • • • •

Bellaire High School Carnegie Vanguard High School Challenge Early College High School Debakey High School for Health Professions KIPP Connect High School KIPP Houston High School St. John’s School Westside High School YES Prep West High School

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“Before this session I only had 3 high school choices for my child to go to, now I have 7 high school choices and I know the application process better.”

- Breakthrough Parent

COLLEGE BOUND P RO G R A M The Breakthrough College Bound Program assists students in the college and financial aid application process and take students on college field trips to expand their college options. To prepare students for competitive college admissions, Breakthrough offers PSAT and ACT preparation and connect students to additional summer learning opportunities.

College Bound students increased their PSAT scores on average by

27

15

points in Evidence Based Reading & Writing

points in Mathematics

Breakthrough Houston Class of 2019

$ $2,250,000 Total scholarships for the first year

100%

Accepted into a 4-year college

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I was able to form strong bonds with all of my students because of Breakthrough’s dedication to the students’ academics, socioemotional learning, and extracurricular activities.

Breakthrough instills the core values I need for school, like time management.

Breakthrough also shows that I value my education to future schools, and helped me to get a scholarship to St. John’s.

I wanted to inspire and change young people’s lives. My favorite aspect of Breakthrough is cultivating meaningful relationships with my students so they know they have someone to talk to.

- Brian Rivera Teaching Fellow, Connect

- Hanan Wisham Student, St. John’s

- ZaDarius Webber Teaching Fellow, Gregory-Lincoln

I decided to join Breakthrough because I thought it would be a good way to grow. I also think that Breakthrough will help me have a higher chance of going to my dream college.

I decided to join Breakthrough because I want to be the first person in my family to go to college. I also joined Breakthrough because I really want to graduate with a degree that can make me successful.

At Breakthrough the teachers make learning fun. They go into detail with the lessons and make sure everyone understands. I know I’ll be successful because of Breakthrough.

- Ayesha Khan Student, Connect

- Romario Sanchez Student, St. John’s

- Shelby Bacon Student, Gregory-Lincoln