Educational Programs
Educational Resources at MetroLacrosse
One of the core elements of MetroLacrosse’s mission is to inspire youth to achieve academic and educational success, and the way that MetroLacrosse defines success in this area is to create meaningful and achievable pathways to be admitted to and graduate from college. This is important to MetroLacrosse because we believe that overall success in life is achieved with a balanced and rigorous commitment to being a student, an athlete and a strong community member. In order to achieve these goals, MetroLacrosse offers progressive steps which, if a participant and his/her family are fully engaged, will lead to attending and graduating from college. These steps are based on age group as well as four key elements of commitment – Explore; Connect; Engage; Prepare.
The following chart illustrates MetroLacrosse’s commitment to academic success and access to education. We welcome your participation!
Prepare |
- ISEE test prep (for Boston exam schools).
- Address academic performance standards for grade level. |
- ISEE test prep (for Boston exam schools).
- Address academic performance standards for grade level. |
- Boston Bulldogs Study Hall
- SAT Test Prep
- Address academic performance standards for grade level. |
- Stay informed about ongoing Financial Aid
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Engage |
- Attend MetroLacrosse’s annual family meeting to learn about overall mission, and how we can help youth and teens reach their educational goals. |
- Attend MetroLacrosse’s annual family meeting to learn about overall mission, and how we can help youth and teens reach their educational goals. |
- Workshops to address:
- Overall college exploration, goal setting, characteristics of different schools, finding a good fit, etc.
- Financial Aid
- College application process |
- Workshops to address:
- Ongoing Financial Aid
- Time Management
- Social and Family Management in school
- Accessing existing campus resources |
Connect |
- Boston Bulldogs high school players mentor youth in team/group sessions. |
- Boston Bulldogs high school players mentor youth in team/group sessions. |
- College student and adult mentoring (groups and one-on-one) |
- Stay in touch with mentors and advisors
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Explore |
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- College campus visits |
- College campus visits and on-campus experiences
Job Shadowing |
- Job Shadowing |
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5th and 6th Grade |
7th and 8th Grade* |
High School* |
Alumni |
*Independent/private school advising and placement will be addressed on an individual, case-by-case family basis for students in 8th, 9th and 10th grades. This option is available to those that have shown extraordinary academic and social capability in the MetroLacrosse program.
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MetroLacrosse Scholastic Placement Program
For students who qualify, independent schools can be a good social, academic, and economic fit. Because most independent schools are selective and have low student-teacher ratios, they provide students with valuable educational services, access to extra-curricular activities like club, intramural, and varsity sports, and individualized attention to prepare students for post-secondary opportunities and beyond.
The independent school application process requires a serious commitment from students and their families. Schools seek students with a grade point average of a B or higher and have a rigorous application process that includes interviews, writing samples, a national examination test, and a detailed financial aid application. In the past, MetroLacrosse has helped players enter and transfer into independent schools. If you believe that an independent school setting would be a good fit for your child and he or she can commit to participating in a rigorous academic environment, then MetroLacrosse would like to provide you with further information.
Questions? Contact Jimmy Lynch.
MetroLacrosse Academic Scholarship Programs
Through the generosity of the Boston Cannons Care Scholarship Fund, MetroLacrosse is proud to award scholarship money to its participants to be used toward the pursuit of higher education. The next round of
Cannons Care Scholarships will be awarded in June 2012. Stay tuned during the spring of 2012 for
information about how to apply.
Eligibility
- Any MetroLacrosse student athlete who has participated in at least four full seasons of programming and/or participated in MetroLacrosse’s Scholastic Placement Program to attend high school outside of Boston.
- The student athlete must be able to show proof of current or future enrollment at a college or university.
- The student athlete must provide a written report on the use of funds by the conclusion of the academic year in which the funds are awarded.
2011 Award Recipients
Congratulations to the 2011 recipients: Rory O'Donnell, Jennifer Moreno, and Nicholas Campia! Applications for the 2012 scholarships will be available in the Spring of 2012.
Adri's Legacy Foundation
Adri's Legacy was founded in honor of Adrianna Shakyla Duffy, a MetroLacrosse alumnus. The foundation provides support to talented youth who are determined to obtain a better education adn are facing financial obstacles in their pursuit of learning. The scholarship is awarded to cover the acceptance/registration fee that is required by private high schools and any college. These fees are not typically covered by financial aid and so Adri's Legacy Foundation makes it possible.
To learn more about Adri's Legacy Foundation and how to apply, please visit MetroLacrosse's Alumni Page.
Questions? Contact Jimmy Lynch.
