College Lift Initiative
Weekend AcademyThe flagship component of the College Lift Initiative (CLI) is the Weekend Academy program. Through the Weekend Academy, students are offered quality auxiliary instruction by experienced educators using
The curriculum targets these core topics for each grade level:
- Mathematics
- Science
- English Language Arts
- College preparation
The Piedmont Renewal Network prides itself in providing experienced, vetted teachers in each subject, complimented by a group of assistant teachers to ensure that quality,
The academic intensity of Weekend Academy is complemented by organized recreation time every weekend. This period is designed to build community among CLI scholars, enhance subsequent cognition, and simply provide fun in the midst of hard work.
In addition to rigorous academic instruction, students are encouraged to dream of a hope-filled future every
Weekend Academy runs in rough correspondence to the school year, with Fall and Spring Semesters, and a break during the summer.