Desoto independent school district

 



NXT Generation GEAR UP is a program for the Class of 2024 & Class of 2025. NXT Gen's focus is on college and career readiness. Through our program, we aim to equip teachers with resources and professional development; aid families with tools like financial literacy and parent workshops; and instill in students the confidence and skills needed to pursue post-secondary options.

Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs

Major Projects or Initiatives:

• Create a Student With a Graduation Goal (SWAGG) movement – it is our goal to ensure every administrator, teacher, faculty, staff, students and parents know what their SWAGG is!

• Goals:
  • Ensure academic preparedness for post-secondary
  • Increase graduation rate for post-secondary
  • Increase students’/parents’ college knowledge
  • Increase students’/parents’ knowledge and skills, including STEM-Computer Science skills and prepare them to be informed, thoughtful, and productive citizens

• Provide services that encourage SEL growth for our students

NXT Gen GEAR UP Staff:
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