First Graduate

First Graduate helps students fulfill their dreams of becoming the first in their families to graduate from college by holding youth accountable to high expectations. They include:

Ownership

• Students and families take ownership of their academic experience by attending all academic school and First Graduate program events and activities
• Students and families take the responsibility to immediately communicate any academic and/or social issues to First Graduate staff
• Students are held accountable for their goal of graduating from college by taking the necessary steps to complete all program requirements

Respect

• Students set an example by respecting the members of their schools and communities
• Students respect themselves and are mindful of how their behavior shapes opportunities and achievements
• Students recognize the unique opportunity provided by First Graduate and respect all members of our community

Effort

• Students exert maximum effort on all First Graduate and school-related endeavors, especially when they are the most challenging
• Students make the effort to surpass their expectations by creating and taking advantage of new opportunities