Each summer at Aim High, emerging teachers are chosen for the prestigious Anne Murray Ladd Teacher Fellowship. First awarded in 2004 in remembrance of a beloved Aim High teacher, the Anne Murray Ladd Teaching Fellowship annually honors outstanding teachers who embody her spirit, passion, and commitment to social justice, and who exemplify Aim High at its finest….
It’s “Napa-ning!” This summer, Aim High launched its first campus in the heart of wine country. Eighty sixth and seventh grade students joined our program for its inaugural summer in the Napa Valley; all had a joyful experience. Summer Number One is a Success Two Napa educators—Jen Veveiros, a fifth grade teacher in the Napa…
As if summers at Aim High weren’t memorable enough, SF Giants pitcher Jake Peavy made this one especially unforgettable. Through his eponymous foundation, Peavy generously sponsored 22 students to join our program in San Francisco. To honor his support, we launched ‘Peavy’s Pals,’ a baseball-themed afternoon activity. Students explored the math and science behind the sport and made…
It’s not uncommon for young people to dream of becoming an astronaut. Eating freeze-dried ice cream while floating weightlessly above earth is something we’d all like to try. This summer, Aim High students came a step closer to making that dream a reality when they attended a Career Day at NASA. Thanks to Aim High science teacher Jomei Liao, 21…
Yelp, the well-known crowd-sourcing website, hosted an exciting career networking day for Aim High teaching assistants (TAs) and alumni. Seventeen high school students visited the Yelp Headquarters in downtown San Francisco for a day of hands-on professional learning and networking. The event was informative, engaging, and fun. TAs and alumni learned about Yelp, its departments and objectives, and spoke with…
College and career options are topics Aim High students explore each summer. It’s part of our mission, after all, to ‘Prepare students for college, setting them on the path to future successes’. Career Days, a staple of the Aim High curriculum, is one way we do that. During such, students engage in activities designed to show the connection between education…
Intersecting San Francisco is a free Bay Area summer program that engages students in critical discussions about the city. Through interaction, discussion, and self-reflection, young people ages 14-18 are challenged to re-assess their own assumptions about San Francisco. They discuss inequality, new and persisting divisions in the city, and broaden their horizons. The program was launched by three Princeton students and convenes…
The San Francisco Mayor’s Office honored Aim High co-Site Director Laney Corda this past spring with the Mayor’s Teacher of the Year Award. Along with five other SFUSD educators, Laney received the award for her commitment to innovation, accountability, and equity in the classroom. Laney is a beloved figure in the Aim High community. She has…
“Aim High is not a summer school. It’s a summer experience,” says Maya Nieto, Aim High Class of 2005. She’s right. Though our 2,200 students spend their mornings engaged in rigorous academic coursework, afternoons are devoted to fun enrichment activities, most of which are not offered in your average school day. These afternoon activities are…
Thanks to our generous community partner and supporter Bank of America, students and parents from our Mission District campus attended the Diamondbacks v. Giants game on July 10. Students took the field moments before starting pitch and proudly stood in front of 42 thousand spectators. They met Giants players, got autographs, took pictures, and had a truly amazing afternoon….