The Support Services Department at the Hartford Youth Scholars Foundation (HYSF), understands that getting into a good school is a crucial first step, but long-term success requires sustained commitment from Scholars, their families and continued support from us.

Support Services is designed to help all Scholars, who have completed the preparation component at the Steppingstone Academy Hartford to excel academically in high school, participate in enriching extracurricular activities, and go on to succeed in and graduate from college.
The Support Services Department offers the following support:

 

• Academic Monitoring: Each Scholar is assigned an HYSF advisor, who works closely with him/her to ensure the Scholar has transitioned and adjusted well into their schools. Support Services Advisors monitor Scholars’ progress both academically and socially and will seek to meet with each Scholars’ school advisor constantly throughout the school year.

• Visits: HYSF understands the importance of spending time with Scholars to build a trusting and lasting relationship. Support Services Advisors visit the Scholars periodically throughout the school year. Such visits include, but are not limited to: school visits; weekend visits; sporting and school events.

• College Readiness Workshops and Tutoring: Workshops, such as Dealing with Change, Time Management, Organizational Skills, College and Financial Aid Search, High School is Over: Now What, Leadership, How to Win an Interview, Common Application, College 101, and Reputation and Identity are a few of the workshops offered to ensure that scholars have competitive well-rounded college applications. Academic tutors are available to work with Scholars upon their request.

• College Guidance: Support Services Advisors provide Scholars and families with individualized college assistance. Services include SAT Prep, college research and tours, writing recommendations, essay assistance, scholarships and financial aid research, and summer planning.

• Special Events: Support Services holds special activities, throughout the year, such as community-service projects, social events, educational trips and class reunions so that Scholars can re-connect with HYSF and each other.