Mission
Our Mission
Our mission is to use an intergenerational approach to equip elementary and recent high school graduates with the tools to achieve their academic and leadership potential. We envision a world where all children reach their full potential.
Vision
The Problem
Only 40% of Atlanta Public School (APS) third grade students read on grade level. What’s worse, a student who can't read on grade level by 3rd grade is four times less likely to graduate high school. Meanwhile, only 27% APS high school graduates complete a post-secondary degree of any kind, and less than half of APS students who enroll in college, graduate within 6 years. We need to ensure that our young students are strong readers who are ready for the rigors of higher education, and that there is a place to support talented students who require additional nurturance to reach their full potential as college educated community leaders.
That’s where Leap Year comes in.