Since 2019, LEAP for Education, MassHire North Shore Workforce Board, Salem High School, and Salem State University have partnered to run the Forten Scholars Early College Program. This program offers four free college credit-bearing courses to high school students in their junior and senior years.
Program Goals
- Succeed in College-Level Work - learn tips and strategies to help you with note taking, critical reading, and study skills
- Gain College Knowledge - learn about the college application and financial aid process
- Build your Portfolio - begin to draft college essays, resumes, and other items needed for your college applications
- Apply for Scholarships and Financial Aid - take time every week to work on these documents with support and guidance from our staff
Program Schedule
Fall Semester with High School Seniors: September 20 - December 13
Days: Mondays (not including Salem Public Schools holidays)
Time: 11:42 PM - 1:36 PM
Location: Salem High School
Spring Semester with High School Juniors: Begins Monday, January 24th
Days: Mondays (not including Salem Public Schools holidays)
Time: 1:40PM - 2:35PM
Location: Salem High School
Program Design
Our supportive staff, volunteers. and interns help students in beginning their journey to:
- Explore college and career options
- Complete college applications and FAFSA
Topics for Juniors
High School Junior topics include:- Introduction to college application and financial aid terminology
- Financial literacy, budgeting, and scholarship search
- College and/or post-secondary research including campus visits
- College application essay draft
Topics for Seniors
High School Senior topics include:- General overview of the college application and financial aid processes
- Aid with filling out college and/or post-secondary applications
- Assistance in completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Student Eligibility
LEAP’s class during the school day at SHS is only open to participants in the Forten Scholar Early College Program. See your guidance counselor to apply to the program.
Linda Hof
Early College Coordinator at Salem HS
For more program information, contact Linda Hof using any method below:
Email lhof@salemk12.org
