Stay In School for College and Career Opportunities (SISCO)













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 SISCO I
SISCO I For middle school students

The SISCO I Program serves middle school students attending Buhrer School, Joseph M. Gallagher School and Lincoln West High School.  SISCO tries to reduce the high drop-out rate among Hispanic students by focusing on tutoring, enrichment and motivation.

SISCO I offers students:
  • in-school tutoring,
  • after-school tutoring and enrichment activities,
  • student and parent workshops,
  • high school visits,s
  • merit activities, and
  • a summer Enrichment Program.

Goals of the SISCO I Program:

  • Middle school SISCO I students demonstrate increased self esteem.
  • Participation encourages school attendance.
  • Activities provide students with the skills to achieve academically
  • Program efforts work to improve participants' decision-making ability.
  • Service activities allow students and opportunity to give back to their community.
  • The program prepares students for success in high school.

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 SISCO II
SISCO II For high school students >

The SISCO II Program serves Hispanic students attending Cleveland high schools.  After-school programming helps students perform well in school, improve scores on proficiency and college entrance exams, explore career options, and pursue college and job opportunities after completing high school.

SISCO II offers students:
  • ACT/SAT college entrance exam preparation,

  • academic and homework tutoring,
  • proficiency review classes,
  • job preparation
  • college visits and applications assistance,
  • financial aid guidance for students and parents,
  • a Summer Enrichment Program, and
  • scholarship for college.

Goals of the SISCO II Program:

  • Activities focus on improving grades and overall academic skills.
  • Program efforts expand students' knowledge of various career opportunities.
  • College visits expose students to new environments.
  • Financial Aid information helps students and their parents understand their options.
  • Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships.
  • Service activities allow students and opportunity to give back to their community.

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 Application
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