About
Our Mission
Reach for Excellence is a tuition-free academic leadership and enrichment program for talented metro Atlanta middle school students with limited opportunities and resources. Any academically talented fifth-grade student of limited income, defined as $65,000 or less, in the metro Atlanta area can apply to the program.”
Reach for Excellence prepares motivated middle school students to succeed in college preparatory high schools and programs. Through three five-week summer sessions and two years of Saturday courses, the program provides and reinforces the academic and social skills each student needs to succeed in high school, college, and beyond.
Reach for Excellence was Founded
Reach for Excellence founded by the Society of Mary on the 100th anniversary of Marist School as a way to give back to the Atlanta community.
First Graduation
The first cohort graduated from Reach for Excellence
Transportation Initiative
Reach for Excellence launched a transportation initiative with the purchase of its first bus. Today, Reach operates a transportation fleet to ensure that all qualified students have access to the program.
6th Grade Cohort
Reach for Excellence expands to add a 6th grade cohort, extending the students’ commitment to three years.
Dedicated Space
Reach for Excellence moved into a permanent, dedicated office space on the campus of Marist School.
Hispanic Initiative
Reach for Excellence launched our Hispanic Initiative.
Executive Director
Dr. Linda Lehmil joined Reach for Excellence as the program’s sixth Executive Director.
What We Provide
Reach for Excellence provides enrichment classes to highly motivated and academically talented underserved middle school students in the metro Atlanta area.
