“Elevate Indianapolis has been a steady and high-impact partner that prioritizes keeping students’ needs first, starting with critical relationships and holistic support.”
Stephannie Bailey
President & CEO, IPS Foundation
state-accredited
in-school classes
Educational success is crucial for our students. Through partnerships with Indianapolis Public Schools and local schools, we support and enhance their efforts. State-accredited in-school electives, taught by teacher-mentors, help students achieve their post-secondary goals. Continuous monitoring keeps students on track for graduation and career pathways.
Schools We Serve
Arsenal Tech High School
IPS School 46 Daniel Webster
H.L. Harshman Middle School
George Washington High School
IPS School 54 Brookside
Purdue Poly High School-Englewood
Paramount Middle School-Englewood
Thomas D. Gregg Neighborhood School 15
IPS School 43 James Whitcomb Riley
introduction to elevate
In this two-semester class, freshmen and sophomores learn to elevate themselves, their peers, their families, and their communities. Looking through the holistic lens of our seven dimensions of well being – physical, emotional, occupational, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and social – students learn to integrate into their everyday lives our seven character qualities and six life skills.
Examine perception of themselves
Identify their passions
Translate both self-perception and passions into action for positive change in themselves and their communities
early college at arsenal tech
Learn more & discover ways you can contribute to this pioneering collaboration with Indianapolis Public Schools and Ivy Tech Community College.
elevater
Sophomores and Juniors dig deeper into personal leadership development in this two-semester class. We equip students with essential teaching, mentoring, and leadership skills to serve as Elevaters. The course balances knowledge and practice in these critical areas – communication, decision-making, leadership and mentoring, character and life skills, teaching strategies, and more.
Serve Grade 3 and 4 students at partner elementary schools during the academic day
Tutor in literacy skills
Mentor by teaching our curriculum and exhibiting its character qualities and life skills
elevate beyond
With teacher-mentor support, juniors and seniors continue to uncover their interests and strengths and explore possible career options in this two-semester class. They finalize their Two-Year Action Plan and take tangible steps to reach its goals. Another significant aspect of this class, students engage in service opportunities that benefit their communities. To prepare students for future success in their academic, professional, and personal lives, this course covers these topics and more:
Post-Secondary Education
College Admission Process, Testing Requirements [ACT, SAT, Placement], Financial Aid, Scholarships, Academic Habits, and Study Skills
Employment & career
Networking and LinkedIn, Job Searches, Resume Creation, Interview Skills, and Presentation Skills, SMART Goals, Growth Mindset, and Professional Etiquette
financial literacy
Budgeting, Debt Management, Credit Scores, Smart Spending Habits, Banking, and Insurance Basics
dream alive collaboration pipeline
Our longstanding commitment to our neighbors along with our mutual focus – youth from our city’s most under-resourced communities – and shared approach – providing holistic opportunities that tap into the inherent potential of each student – made Elevate Indianapolis and DREAM Alive natural partners. Targeting Grade 6 to 8 students at five middle schools across the Indianapolis Public Schools district, its mentoring program starts middle school students on the pathway toward a viable wage career early with year-round opportunities before, during, and after school. When its students transition to high school, its mentors act as a bridge to Elevate’s in-school classes and out-of-school programming, offering a continuum of relationship, care, and investment that leads to maximized impact in students’ lives.
“Elevate helps me prepare for my future every time I’m with them. the staff talk to us about what we would like to do in the future and most have the same interest and will tell you how they did it we go on vision trips with many different jobs and that keeps me open-minded about what I want to do in the future."
Alyssa
Purdue Poly, Class of 2026
“Early College at ATHS has been a springboard for students to access and excel in highly rigorous college level course work while in high school. The collaboration of Tech teachers, Elevate mentors, and Ivy Tech has meant we can provide more than just the academic supports, ensuring students see success in this program and see a future in high education."
Patrick Kennison
Assistant Principal, Arsenal Tech High School
Elevate builds trusting relationships between students and mentors, giving our Early College students the opportunity to grow both as scholars and as people. They are able to make connections and get experiences that they might not otherwise have access to, enriching their high school experience and preparing them for a successful life beyond high school. Elevate staff truly care for and are there for our students! I am grateful for all they do!”
Ms. Elizabeth Barrett
Arsenal Tech High School