Our mission is to eliminate the academic and attainment gaps in communities within the greater Los Angeles area by providing students, in the 1st through 12th grade, with excellent and high-quality afterschool programs. Bridges strive to create a leveled playing field through its supplemental educational programs with the goal to provide students living in underserved communities with an opportunity to maximize their full academic potential.
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Tutoring and homework support are offered in all subject matters for students in grades 1-12. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the widening academic gap among students in underserved communities, in particular among Black students and students of color. As such, we reimagined our program delivery and embraced the virtual environment to meet the needs of students across Los Angeles County with much need tutoring, homework and social-emotional support as they navigate their K-12 school environment during the pandemic. Currently, our tutoring and homework support are offered in a hybrid format; virtually via Zoom video platform in a one-on-one or small group approach, depending on the students’ academic level and strength. We primarily promote our in-person format that focuses on providing holistic academic support for students in a social-emotionally safe environment where students get to engage with trained and caring staff.
Bridges Summer STEAM Academy, an extension of our year-round afterschool program, is designed to improve the students' math skills, expose them to STEAM career paths, and promote a college-going culture for rising 6th through 12th grade students. Under this program, we partner with CSU Office of the Chancellor to offer the CSU Summer Algebra Institute for rising 8th through 12th grade students as a subset of our program. Annually, the number of students we serve depends on the funding we receive from grants and corporate and individual donors. A program fee is assessed to offset incidental costs. Scholarships are available on a need-based.
Bridges Academic Center of Excellence offers college preparatory workshops and classes to high school students that include essay writing workshops, SAT practice exams, college application and portfolio assistance.
Our goal is to provide holistic academic and social support for students enabling them to successfully complete each grade level and prepare for college entry or other post secondary pursuits.
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LOCATION 225 West Torrance Blvd. Suite D Carson, CA 90745
EMAIL info@bridgescedc.org
OFFICE 310.538.6943 FAX 310.538.9244