Services
Student Curriculum
- Individual advising & mentoring (quarterly check-ins)
 - Student & Family Action Plans (English & Spanish)
 - College readiness curriculum (Why Try & STARS integration)
 - Tutoring/near-peer mentor support (UMW students, STARS ambassadors, CMM participants)
 - Workshops (college awareness, career readiness, time management, financial literacy)
 - Campus visits & career exploration opportunities
 - Summer programming (bootcamps, day camps, UMW Summer Enrichment Program)
 - Support for events and conferences (student leadership and UMW’s multicultural fair)
 - Eagles in Flight Recognition Events (similar to Signing Day, Senior Recognition Night)
 
Parent/Guardian Curriculum
- Advising (group and 1:1)
 - Student & Family Action Plans
 - Eagles Family Nights (college and career focus, athletic events, dinner included)
 - Parent Advocate Group (peer support network)
 - FAFSA Completion Nights (English & Spanish)
 - Parent Retreat (workshops on adolescent development, supporting college readiness, wellness activities)
 - Live virtual workshops/social media events (college search, financial aid, scholarships)
 
First-Year College Services (UMW or other)
- Transition coaching (linked to STARS, Tuition Promise, and CMM if at UMW)
 - Retention counseling & peer mentorship
 - Access to financial aid advising, tutoring, and campus resource navigation
 - Alumni “flight crew” check-ins for Eagles in Flight students at other institutions
 
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Students identified in partnership with counselors, teachers, and administrators (priority: Pell-eligible, free/reduced lunch, first-gen, foster care, and homeless).
 - Rising 9th graders recruited annually; initial outreach begins in 7th/8th grade.
 - Methods: counselor/teacher referrals, info sessions (in-person and virtual), classroom presentations, flyers, social media, and tabling at school events.
 
Advising
- Flight Crew meet with each student twice per semester in HS.
 - Sessions cover:
- Student aspirations & goal setting
 - Review & update Family Action Plans
 - College access milestones (testing, applications, financial aid)
 
 - Flight Crew coordinates with counselors; avoids pulling students from core classes.
 
Workshops & Programming
Middle School (7th–8th grade)
- College & career awareness: “Oh the Places You’ll Go” activities
 - Decision-making & goal setting
 - Academic planning for HS
 - Success skills: organization, confidence, asking for help
 
High School (9th–12th grade)
- 9th: Building a strong start (study skills, identity & interests, career exploration)
 - 10th: Academic preparedness, early college search, time management
 - 11th: College search, SAT/ACT prep, FAFSA overview, scholarship search
 - 12th: FAFSA completion, application & scholarship workshops, senior transition prep
 
Campus Visits & Career Exploration
- Annual campus visits to UMW for each grade level (academic sessions, student panels, dining hall, and faculty/staff connections).
 - Summer enrichment: residential bootcamp (year 2 onward) and day camps (academic, career, leadership focus).
 - Career exploration trips (businesses, labs, hospitals, etc.).
 
Community & Family Engagement
- Eagles Family Nights (twice yearly, fall/spring).
 - Parent Advocate Group to share experiences and advice.
 - Parent Retreat (a mix of wellness and education).
 - Partnerships with community organizations for events, workshops, and cultural programs.
 
Tracking & Outcomes
- Track transcripts, attendance, GPA, FAFSA completion, applications, and enrollment.
 - Maintain contact logs, sign-in sheets, regular surveying, senior exit forms.
 - Annual reporting on program participation and student outcomes.
 
Annual Milestones
- Year 1: Establish three partnerships with regional high schools, launch recruitment, first campus visits, achieve 2.0% increase in applications from partner schools over FY 2025.
 - Year 2: Begin MS/HS curriculum, launch summer programs, begin family curriculum, refine tracking systems.
 - Year 3+: Add new cohorts annually, expand family curriculum, scale summer bootcamps, measure first graduation outcomes.
 
