Responsibilities

Students who participate in the SAS Program are willing to work hard to successfully complete high school, gain admittance to college, and earn a college degree. SAS students are asked to commit to the following:

Participation/Attendance

• Have a positive attitude.
• Attend school regularly and arrive on time. SAS students do not cut classes and do not have unexcused absences at school.
• Participate consistently in weekly SAS academic after-school classes, regularly scheduled meetings, the SAS Annual Conference, and other activities scheduled throughout the year.
• Be on time for appointments with your mentor and SAS staff. If a student is unable to keep an appointment, the student must contact the appropriate people well in advance of the meeting.
• Participate in approved academic summer programs.
• Be involved in extracurricular and community activities in consultation with SAS staff.

Academic Performance

• Live up to your fullest academic potential.
• Work hard to obtain the best grades possible in school. Complete homework assignments, review notes, and prepare thoroughly for exams and quizzes.
• Keep your SAS Coordinator informed of academic progress – and challenges. Work with your SAS Coordinator to develop a plan for academic improvement in the event you receive a grade of C or below in a major subject area.
• Submit report cards to your SAS Coordinator each quarter, and maintain a plan for continued academic progress.
• Attend SAS academic after-school classes and summer programs. Participate fully and consistently in these sessions to maximize their benefits, and to be prepared for the demands of college.
• Take the PSAT test in the fall of junior year and review the results with your SAS Coordinator. Students also take the SAT test in the spring of junior year and the fall of senior year.

Ongoing Communication

• Return telephone calls from your mentor and the Philadelphia Futures staff. Respond to meeting notices and invitations in a timely manner.
• Read all Philadelphia Futures materials sent in the mail, especially the SAS Spotlight newsletter. Check the Philadelphia Futures website regularly for updates and announcements. Share information about the SAS Program with your family.
• Inform your SAS Coordinator and mentor immediately if there is a change in address or telephone number.
• Share academic news with your mentor and the SAS staff, including information about honors and awards received. Students must also share information about academic problems or concerns with SAS staff and mentors as soon as possible.