Elevate Jacksonville

Building long-term, life-changing relationships with urban youth, helping them choose success.

Elevate has a proven track record of transforming the lives of young people nationwide. Elevate Jacksonville employs the same successful model to help students in our city achieve better outcomes.

Accredited Classes

Mentoring

Adventure

College & Career

Meet Our Teachers

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William M. Raines High School
Joslyn Graham
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William M. Raines High School
Qu'Ron Hall
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Jean Ribault High School
Courtney Matthews
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William M. Raines High School
Tyson Wright
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Terry Parker High School
Marissa Clowers
Teacher-Mentor
Terry Parker High School
Adrian Toney
Elevate Jacksonville Believes

No One Gets There Alone

Elevate Jacksonville is there for kids when they need us the most. We believe that no one deserves to be alone in the journey towards success. 

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About Us

We are committed to building long-term, changing relationships with our students and their families.

In Jacksonville, a large majority of urban youth lack even one caring adult in their life, leading directly to increased dropout rates, unemployment, crime, and other roadblocks to their success. Elevate has proven effective in changing these trends and transforming the lives of our nation’s youth.  Elevate Jacksonville uses the same model that has been successful across the U.S. to help change the outcomes for students in our city.

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What We Do

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Accredited Classes

Full time teacher-mentors teach ACCREDITED ELECTIVE classes in public high schools. These classes incorporate 13 vital character qualities and life skills into our daily classroom curriculum through experiential learning, group activities and discussions. These qualities and skills are designed to develop the personal character, leadership abilities and capabilities needed for success. Click here to learn more about the Elevate curriculum.

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Mentoring

Teacher-mentors spend 50% of their time mentoring high school students after school, on weekends and throughout the summer. They pay attention to the WHOLE CHILD, discovering their talents, interests and hopes for the future, and then investing in those through activities and time together. Our after-school partners offer extended mentoring, enabling us to reach deeper into the lives of our students. 

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Adventure

Elevate students develop teamwork and leadership skills year-round by participating in activities after-school, on weekends, and during the summer. These programs allow students to build confidence in their own abilities by exploring experiences outside their comfort zone. This adventure component also challenges students to utilize their in-classroom training in practical ways.

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College & Career

At Elevate we know that high school graduation day is just the beginning. We provide support to students taking their next steps by assisting with:

Career planning
College scholarships
Admission applications process
Running interview practice sessions
Exam preparation

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Shows Up

Students want to succeed, but they need help navigating life’s toughest challenges. Through accredited classes, our mentoring program, adventure opportunities, and college/career assistance, we are showing up for kids each and every day.

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