How can I be a successful high school student?
Success Prep gives future and current high school freshmen the opportunity to have a “fresh start.” Over the course of four consecutive Saturdays, students and parents receive information regarding the academic, behavioral and social expectations of a successful high school student.
With post-secondary education as the goal, participants learn the importance of their grade point average, developing solid study habits, seeking the support of guidance counselors, addressing the issues of peer pressure and ultimately preventing adverse actions which impact their path to Indianapolis Youth Development achievement. This program also features a college campus visit!
Weekly Topics
Week 1 – High School: What’s the Big Deal?
Week 2 – How to be Successful in High School
Week 3 – The Transition from High School to College
Week 4 – College Panel
Participants Will:
- Create an 8-semester success plan
- Hear strategies from guidance counselors and educators
- Discover different diploma types
- Learn how to read transcripts
- Visit one of CLD’s esteemed College/University partners’ campuses
Fall 2026
Program Information
Sessions Held:
Saturdays, September 19 – October 10, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Program Fee:
$30, includes 1 parent and 1 student
$10 for an additional adult
$15 for an additional student
Parents/guardians may alternate sessions to ensure attendance requirements are met.*
*Program fees are non-refundable
Virtual Orientation:
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Orientation Location:
Virtual
Program Location:
TBD
Registration closes
September 16th, 2026 at noon
First and last sessions are mandatory for program completion.