Thanks for your interest in for the Connections Program!

Connections Program in a nutshell:

Connections is a 1-year program (Academic year) that supports students in shaping a more inclusive and connected school community. Together, a diverse group of 15 dedicated students (Crew members) plan and facilitate activities for other students that promote inclusivity and a sense of belonging in their schools. Crew members develop leadership skills, make new friends, and leave a lasting impact on the Garfield High School community.

The Connections Program has two stages: LEARNING & DOING.

During the first stage (starting in Semester 2 for this cohort), students learn about belonging, leadership, teamwork, allyship and antiracism through interactive workshops and field trip experiences. Then during the second stage, (starting in Semester 1 for this cohort), they plan and lead inclusive activities for their peers.

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This cohort program will be for SEMESTER 2 (2024 - 2025) of this school year and SEMESTER 1 (2025 - 2026) of the next school year.

APPLY by completing this form in FULL!

Hurry as there are only 14 Crew member spaces available and applications are open until mid-January 2025! Successful Crew members will be informed by mid- to late- January.

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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

Please review the following attendance requirements below before applying. Connections Crew members earn 60 Service Learning Credit Hours upon completion of the 1 year program. You must be in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade to apply.

REQUIREMENTS: Semester II, 2024-2025

• One weekly afterschool workshops/group activities on Tuesdays 4pm-6pm.
• Once a month afterschool field trip on Wednesdays 3:00pm-6pm.
• 2-3 days per Winter and 2-3 days per Spring Break for field trips.

REQUIREMENTS: Semester 1, 2025-2026

• Plan and facilitate up to 4 student led activities (funded) with a diverse group of 12-20 school peers. Activities are planned as a team (Crew).
• You will also need to meet on a regular basis with your crew to plan.

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Please feel free to reach out to Ms. Amber via email ainwood@urbanleague.org or visit Room 113 (next to security) Wed, Thurs, Fri after 12pm.

To learn first hand about being part of the program, find one of our Connections Crew Members... Benmet Nega, Dulce Vasquez and Sophia Boyd.

 

The Connections program is a year-long program. 

REQUIREMENTS: Semester II, 2024-2025

• One weekly afterschool workshops/group activities on Tuesdays 4pm-6pm.
  Once a month afterschool field trip on Wednesdays 3:00pm-6pm.
• 2-3 days per Winter and 2-3 days per Spring Break for field trips.

REQUIREMENTS: Semester 1, 2025-2026

• Plan and facilitate up to 4 student led activities (funded) with a diverse group of 12-20 school peers. Activities are planned as a team (Crew).
• You will also need to meet on a regular basis with your crew to plan.

‘The Connections Program aims to honor participants identity(s) and recognize that it is individual and complex. Though only a part of who we are, the following demographic questions are to help us support participants throughout the program by providing respectful spaces and activities, food options etc.’

Please select your ethnicity/culture. 

*Note: People who identify with the same ethnic and cultural group often share the same traditions, food, languages, cultural and religious practices. For some people their race and ethnicity might be the same; for others they might be different.

You are about to submit the 2024-2025 Connections Program Application Form. Please make sure that all of the appropriate fields have been completed before clicking the button below.

You will be contacted via email early January re: the status of your application.

In the meantime, please don't hesitate to reach out to me (Ms. Amber) if you have any questions CONTACT: Ms Amber Inwood ainwood@urbanleague.org or pop by the Urban League Office Rm113 (next to security) Thursdays and Fridays.

  Thank you!