From the smiles on every scholar's face as they step onto the graduation stage, it's easy to see that this year at Harlem Link Charter School was the return to normalcy they needed. But it was also a year of incredible growth – for our students, and for our entire school community.
Our scholars have excelled this year, outpacing national averages in language arts and math in spite of spending more time as remote learners. And we plan to keep that growth on track this summer with an expanded Summer Academy program, ensuring that students meet academic goals year round. And thanks to you, we were able to restore our annual live events, like our Alumni Reunions, Field Day, and Fashion Show.
Your continued support has encouraged 13 classes of graduates to outpace their peers: 76% of the last year's high school graduates are enrolled in college, 10% higher than the national average. And thanks to your advocacy, our after-school program is stronger than ever, with new events, partnerships, and over 100 new spaces available for families in need.
The Harlem Link team expected challenges in the 2021-22 school year, with staff and students returning to the building against a backdrop of evolving COVID safety guidelines. But for all that’s changed, it feels as rewarding as ever to see our students in their classrooms, learning, growing, and happy to be together.
The school year is over, and we couldn't have gotten here without you. It’s difficult to prepare when you don’t know what’s ahead, but if this year has taught us anything, it's to set our goals high, because our community can grow to meet any challenge.
Your donation can help make the 2022-23 school year our greatest yet.
Thank you for helping us prove relationships matter. We’ll see you again next year.
Love,
Your family at Harlem Link