Marian Middle School is grateful for the Jack and Jill of America Foundation’s generous support of our work to empower young women and evoke systemic change through the delivery of a high quality, holistic education that has put them on a path toward success. We count it a high honor to have been selected to be interviewed by Venus Williams in Fall 2021, as a result of our relationship. Because of you, our school and community are growing especially stronger. Thank you! When students enroll at Marian, they are often testing two or three grade levels behind. 83% of Marian students are eligible for the free and reduced-fee meals program and 79% are African American. Through talented teachers and individualized attention, our students graduate prepared for the rigors of high performing high schools. Our Graduate Support Program, a core standard of the NativityMiguel educational model, stimulates college readiness by providing Marian Girls with high school scholarships, ACT/SAT counseling, assistance with FAFSA documentation, and connections to internship and career opportunities. The program also tracks performance and provides crisis intervention/counseling. The Jack and Jill of America Foundation has played an integral role in transforming the lives of Marian students and their families through your support for our Graduate Support Program.
Since 2000, our humble beginning of 14 fifth and sixth grade students has now blossomed into 316 Marian alumnae with 15-20 added as each year passes. Those are 316 (and growing) unique stories of life-altering education for girls with limited means, but high potential. To date, 65 Marian Girls have completed their 12-year journey from 5th grade to college graduate, many as the first generation to do so in their families.
Today, we proudly claim a 100% high school graduation rate and 100% college enrollment rate. Educating Girls for Life is the Marian way to break the cycle of poverty!
When my mother enrolled me at Marian, I had no idea how great my potential was. Previously, I had trouble focusing and I struggled academically. But by the end of my first year at Marian, I was excelling in my coursework and soon, mastering high school curriculum.
Marian’s Graduate Support Team has been vital in helping me reach my goals. Since I graduated from Marian, the team has stayed in constant contact with me and has helped me navigate high school, college, and even provided general life advice. Recently, Marian’s Director of Graduate Support contacted me knowing I was interested in participating in a summer internship. She connected me with Bayer, where I interned at one of the largest companies in the world!
Before Marian, I was a young girl who needed guidance. I didn’t know I had anything to offer. I didn’t love myself or push myself to be better. Marian is a sisterhood that has helped me achieve my greatest potential. I’m excited for my younger sister to one day become a Marian Girl. To me, Marian is more than a middle school; it’s a source of inspiration and a support system that is truly “Educating Girls For Life!” Thank you!
Marian Class of 2015
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