How are students chosen?
Potential New Century Scholars are identified by school staff at the end of the 6th grade year. A committee of teachers and administrators review the school record of each candidate and select the new New Century Scholars at the beginning of the 7th grade year. New participants are notified of their selection at the start of their seventh grade school year. Selected students must display effort in the classroom, have a positive attitude and desire for education, and exhibit good behavior and character. A student s potential for success in college is important. Grade point average and financial need are not primary considerations.
SEED Academy students are remarkable young people. In making student selections, we consider a number of factors. Academic performance, teacher recommendations, extracurricular activities and interviews help us to identify students with strong academic motivation who will make a strong contribution to the program and be a positive addition to their cohort.
