SJ Aspires

Participating Schools and Organizations

SJ Aspires is proud to partner with the following schools and organizations:

Overfelt High School
9th grade class
(Class of 2023-2024)

Opportunity Youth Academy
12th grade class
(Class of 2020-2021)

San José High School
10th grade class
(Class of 2022-2023)

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Strategic Partnership

SJ Aspires Awards

Each year students have more than 30 awards available to claim. San José Aspires works closely with school partners to approve some of these awards--like GPA, attendance, and succeeding in classes. Students are also able to pursue additional awards every year that are focused on their High School journey. Below are examples of awards that students can earn at each grade level.

9th Grade

Create Accounts: SRA, Khan Academy, Big Future
Join a Club
Find a Mentor
Learn a Foreign Language

10th Grade

Lead a Club
Create a Resume
Apply for an Internship
Learn to Code

11th Grade

Take an AP Exam
Take the ACT or SAT Exam
Participate in Teens Reach
Play on an Athletics Team

12th Grade

Complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application
Get Volunteer Experience
Complete a Career Inventory
Apply to College

Donors

We’re grateful for the financial support provided by many corporations, foundations and individuals that recognize the important role libraries play in preparing our youth for a prosperous future: