"Making the Most of High School" - Freshmen and Sophomores
The Edge will challenge you to take responsibility for shaping your own life. Facing this responsibility in high school is the key for success both in college and in the larger commitments that come afterwards.
Topics Covered
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Aiming high for College
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Academic Achievement
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Extracurricular Activities
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***No EDGE Session***
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Reading and the Intellectual Life
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Productive Use of Summer
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Life of Service
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Character and Maturity
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Leadership
Structure of the Program
The sessions will consist of:
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A presentation (see topics above)
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An interactive activity aimed at building critical thinking, communication skills and teamwork.
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Monthly one-on-one mentoring that focuses on setting goals and tracking progress will take place in between sessions, by appointment. Mentoring will take place at Tekesta or other convenient locations.
The Curriculum is organized in a two-year cycle that alternates from year to year between Big Decisions of High School (2024-2025) and Making the Most out of High School (2025-2026).
Saturdays 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
Tekesta Study Center
4415 SW 88th Avenue, Miami, FL 33165
Tekesta Study Center
4415 SW 88th Avenue, Miami, FL 33165
Calendar 2025-26
Held on the third Saturday of the month
September 27 (revised)
October 18
November 15
December**
January 17
February 21
March 21
April 18
May 16
**No EDGE session in December
Cost
The cost* of the Seminar is $300 (for applications received after September 1st) or $225 (for applications received before September 1st).
Checks may be made payable to Kingsland Foundation.
ZELLE payments also accepted to
305-710-2167 / tekesta@earthlink.net
Financial considerations should not prevent anyone from attending. A scholarship may be requested.
Contact
Carlos Alejano at (305) 710-2167 or
email to tekesta@earthlink.net
Time
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2025-26