School Year Programming (SYP!)
Breakthrough Birmingham’s School Year Program provides extended year-round support for middle schoolers, focusing on academic and social-emotional skill-building and career exposure.
Year-Round Scholar Support
With dedicated mentorship, engaging cultural experiences, and hands-on learning opportunities, our middle school scholars discover new passions while strengthening core academic abilities in math, science, reading, and humanities.
Our School Year Program features multiple engagement opportunities designed to support your scholar holistically.
Academics
Our rigorous academic support provides personalized learning experiences that help students build foundational skills, boost confidence, and develop critical thinking abilities across multiple subject areas.
Culture Nights
Culture Nights celebrate diversity by creating vibrant, interactive spaces where students explore, share, and appreciate our community’s rich cultural backgrounds through food, art, music, and storytelling.
Exposure Clubs
Exposure Clubs open doors to new worlds by connecting students with hobby and career exploration opportunities and real-world experiences that broaden their horizons and spark potential future pathways.
Super Saturday
Super Saturdays are dynamic, hands-on learning days filled with engaging field trips and collaborative activities that inspire curiosity and make education fun and exciting for students.
Parent Engagement
Our Parent Pipeline bridges the gap from middle school to high school and beyond by providing financial wellness resources, community resources, and parental support. We value their feedback, and collaboration is crucial for the success of our scholars.
Education Shapes Futures
Our School Year Program makes a measurable difference in scholars’ lives.
During the 2023-2024 academic year, 73 scholars participated in our transformative programs, supported by 17 community partners throughout Birmingham. Through consistent academic support, participants demonstrate improved classroom performance, greater confidence, and vision for future success.
And, 80% of scholars say they feel more prepared to learn at school after Breakthrough Birmingham.