My Students

My students come from an underserved community; they do not have access to the materials that other students their age do to prepare for AP tests, and eventually save money on college classes.

My students are primarily of Haitian descent, with resiliency built into their bones.

They are driven, intelligent, and resourceful, yet do not benefit from the resources of students with similar aspirations. When they are faced with an obstacle, they immediately begin looking for ways through it, not just around. They are critical thinkers, and are undoubtedly the leaders of tomorrow. My students believe in themselves, each other, and the power of a good education.

My Project

I have requested twelve copies of the textbook, The Language of Composition, to help my students prepare for the AP Language test, and be the first class in our school's history to average a passing score on the AP Language test! These books will give my students access to the materials that are common in AP language classrooms across the country. This textbook is top-of-the-line, and priced accordingly, thus my students can't afford to purchase it independently. If my students can get their hands on these textbooks, they will be able to write their own future, and will not be subject to the statistics that surround the neighborhood they are from. This book will give them invaluable insight into preparing for the AP exam, which inevitably prepares them for college. My students will use these textbooks to engage in rhetoric as a field of study, and once they pass the AP exam, will be able to save on tuition when they go to college. Passing an AP exam is an obvious boost when it comes to applying to college, not just in terms of being a competitive applicant, but in terms of increasing the confidence of my students. At a high school where college is often seen as a luxury for the very few, this group of kids can all make it a reality: it starts with proper AP textbooks!

This project will help put my students on a college-bound track, plain and simple.

AP exams make them competitive as applicants, but also push them to be be more critical thinkers. I want my students to feel proud of where they are from, and of the education they receive. I also want them to feel empowered to continue their education outside of the classroom, and that's what a powerful textbook can do: give kids the skills to critically engage with the world around them!