METRO 9TH - 12TH GRADE GIRLS

College Orientation Program (COP)

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The College Orientation Program (COP) is designed to guide and motivate high school students in their work to achieve success in college and beyond. The program helps students navigate the college matching and acceptance process through a combination of skill-building, academic enrichment, career and professional exploration, college-readiness activities, individual advising, individual tutoring, summer apprenticeships, service projects and more.


Metro COP School Year
We are currently accepting applications for our Spring Semester that starts January 2025
School year program runs from Sept. 17 through the first week of May.

College readiness & application assistance
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character education
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electives & clubs
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TEST PREP

2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM DETAILS

For over 20+ years, Metro seniors have achieved 100% high school graduation and acceptance into a 4-year college.

We focus on supporting our high school COP students by offering small group classes, tutoring, and character education. This is mixed in with optional electives and clubs to help provide much-needed extracurricular activities and socializing outside an academic classroom environment.

We are offering opt-in study halls with formation in time-management and productivity for all grade levels.

Metro High school students receive group tutoring and individual mentoring from outstanding professional women in Chicago.

COST: $375 This covers all instruction, field trips, and program supplies. Income based scholarships and discounts are available. No student will be turned away due to financial limitations.

 
SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE

Option 1: 5:30-8:00 pm on WEDNESDAYs

option 2: 5:30-8:00 pm on Thursdays



Metro COP Summer Apprenticeship Program
Summer 2025 Re-Enrollment Opens for Returning Families Starting December 2, 2024!

paid high school apprenticeships for rising 9th-12th graders

SUMMER PROGRAM DETAILS
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For Rising 9th-12th graders

The Metro Achievement Center Apprenticeship Program is an immersive experiential learning program. Summer Apprentices will learn marketable skills from a professional in one of the following fields: Business, Engineering, Film or Hospitality. The skills and experience they obtain through the apprenticeships can be used on their college and job resumes. They will also develop critical thinking, communication and decision-making skills, which will allow them to excel in the workplace.  Apprentices demonstrate their acquired skills by giving presentations and completing a final project. Students may also earn a cash stipend upon completion of their final apprenticeship project.

As always, Metro students will start their day with character education classes and will have instructors and staff available for individual appointments to encourage their social and emotional development in addition to their academic and career progress.

Summer 2024 Apprenticeships:

  1. Business

  2. Engineering

  3. Healthcare

  4. Hospitality

  5. Communications

COST:

  • APPRENTICESHIPS: THANKS TO OUR WONDERFUL DONORS, THERE IS NO COST FOR ACCEPTED 9TH-12TH GRADE HIGH SCHOOL APPRENTICES. These students will receive a cash stipend upon successful completion of the program.

 
SUMMER SCHEDULE

June 17 to July 25

*The six-week session takes place Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.

*Early drop-off is available starting at 8:00 am, late pick-up is available until 5:00 pm.


 

Have questions OR WANT TO SCHEDULE A VISIT?

Complete our Interest Form or contact Acting COP Program Director, Lucy Cavanagh, at lcavanagh@midtown-metro.org or call (312) 226-4886 ext. 233

 
 
Testimonials
It helped me become more accustomed to at-home learning. I feel like it has me prepared rather than unaware of what to expect of e-learning.
— Current Metro COP Student
This is amazing that you guys are doing this program during these crazy times. Many thanks!
— Current Metro Parent