Seattle University Youth Initiative at Washington Middle School

The Redhawk Academic Mentoring Program (RAMP)

The Redhawk Academic Mentoring Program (RAMP) aims to be a safe place for students to find support from others to build, grow, and strengthen skills and relationships. We support academic achievement and social-emotional well-being.  

We envision scholars and families fully, intentionally, and authentically engaged in the learning process and decision-making as it relates to their journeys. 

We value justice, relationships, inclusion, respect, and holism. We seek to engage Washington Middle School scholars and families in such a way that allows them to see themselves as vital parts of the school and larger community, allowing scholars to feel ownership of their education which will lead to increased academic performance. 

Seattle University offers 1 on 1 mentoring between a Seattle U student and Washington Middle School scholar. During an elective class, mentors meet once a week with their scholar to work on academics and create connections with the mentor.