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2010-2011 Application Information

What is Ase?

Ase (pronounced “ah-shay”) is a culturally based, holistic enrichment, rites of passage program for 6- 12th grade students in the Philadelphia area. Ase offers a wide range of exciting educational opportunities, such as classes on Literature, Math, African History and Art, Business and Entrepreneurial Development, Journalism and Web Design, and much more. Ase also sponsors workshops and guest speakers to engage students on issues such as healthy living, media literacy, and preparing for college and a career. Additionally, Ase gives students the opportunity to develop their artistic abilities in areas such as African Drum and Dance, Poetry, Drama and Visual Design. Finally, and most important to the Ase model, each Ase student works with a college mentor one-on-one or in small groups, ensuring personal attention and building a strong, supportive bond. Ase consists of three separate programs: Ase Foundations (grades 6 and 7), Ase Prep (grades 8 and 9), and Ase Futures (grades 10-12).

Ase Foundations 6-7 grades

Ase Foundations is designed to lay the framework academic, cultural, and social success during the initial middle school years. In addition to the Ase curriculum, Ase Foundations students also benefit from mandatory tutoring and basic skills boot camp. Students will begin a rites of passage process, entering into a journey of self-discovery and adulthood with a community of mentors and elders to support and nurture them. Foundations is the cornerstone of Ase Academy, and is the oldest component of our program.

Ase Prep 8 and 9th grades

Ase Prep was developed to continue the rites of passage process and enhance the skills students cultivated in Foundations. Ase Prep is designed to assist 8th and 9th grade students in the transition to high school by providing early college prep exposure and critical social support for students during the transition to high school. Prep students are given increased responsibilities in the program to enhance their leadership skills as well as greater opportunities to showcase the artistic and academic skills they developed in Ase Foundations.

Ase Futures

Ase Futures gives high school students the opportunity to obtain real world experience in major career fields including Technology, Health & Medicine, Business Development, and Social Sciences. Futures students also benefit from college counseling and SAT prep work beginning in the 10th grade. Students complete their rites of passage journey by serving in an apprentice-like capacity to college students in teaching and mentoring younger Ase students. Our hope is that Future students will take their Ase experience with them into their collegiate journey and continue to participate in nurturing our next generation of leaders, scholars, and activists.

While participation in all three stages is not mandatory, it is our hope that students begin with Foundations and remain with the program until their high school graduation in order to receive the maximum benefits of the each program. Please note that the application process for new Ase Futures students is separate from the Foundation and Prep application. Please visit the website at www.aseacademy.org to download the application and for more information on all of our programs.

Who should apply?

Ase Academy accepts students on a first come, first served basis. Ase accepts students with varying academic backgrounds. The major indicators for acceptance in the Ase program are

  • Student’s ability to attend each Saturday session and special events, and come with a positive attitude.
  • Commitment to academic excellence and receiving support to improve academic standing, including completion of weekly Ase assignments.
  • Willingness to develop leadership skills and utilize those skills within the community
  • Maintaining contact with their assigned mentor on a weekly basis

If a child is involved in other weekend activities and cannot give Ase the necessary focus, then Ase may not be the best fit. Please consider this heavily before completing the enclosed Parent and Student applications forms.

Ase does not discriminate based on race/ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.

For further questions please contact Ase Academy at 877-734-1479, e-mail us at mail@aseacademy.org. For more information, please visit us as www.aseacademy.org.

Applications should completed online or mailed and returned no later than Friday, September 17th, 2010.

Applications Due September 17, 2010

Applicant’s General Information

Applicant’s Contact Information

Applicant’s Background

Education

Family Information

Parent/Guardian

Other Parent/Guardian

Address (if different from above):

Short Answer Questions (Answer all questions.)

Parent Section (To be completed by a parent or guardian)

Parents, please answer all of the questions listed below. The more information you supply, the better it aids us in working with your child.

In order to qualify for the Ase, students must be enrolled in the 6-12 grades in 2010-11 and be committed to attending the Academy each Saturday, barring any unforeseen circumstances. Parents must be committed to the enrichment of their child and be willing to be involved in Ase (attending parent meetings, discussing their child’s work, encouraging, helping, and supervising the completion of student’s work, volunteering occasionally, etc.).

Ase Family Pact

Parent, please read the following affirmation

I am excited and committed to having my child participate in the ASE program this year. I understand that this means I will commit to making sure my child is at Ase every Saturday morning, present at any mandatory programming events and completes all assignments and projects received in Ase. I commit to being an active Ase parent and participating with Ase events and functions as I am needed. I realize that Ase can not thrive without my participation, and I accept the responsibility of being apart of the Ase family.

Student, please read the following affirmation

I am excited and committed to participating in Ase Academy. I am committed to being at Ase every Saturday morning, ready to learn and grow, and alerting my mentor when I cannot be present. I am committed to academic and personal achievement both in and out of Ase. I will strive to use all of the resources and opportunities Ase provides. I realize that being a member of the Ase family is a privilege, and I will respect and honor that privilege by always representing Ase’s founding principles.