Participants come from varied ethnic, economic, and educational backgrounds. Teachers On Your Marks Summerbridge teachers are recruited from local high schools and colleges nationwide. All teachers complete a 10 day training program and are evaluated throughout the summer. On Your Marks Summebridge teachers develop curriculum, prepare and teach classes, lead special activities, and serve as role models and friends to the students. All students participate in various field trips and special events.
Classes consist of four to seven students per class, enabling hands-on learning to take place.
The work is demanding, skill based, and focused upon preparing students for success in high school. Students complete approximately two hours of homework per night. The students participate in a Community Meeting modeled after the Quaker Meeting for Worship. Community service is integral to the curriculum. School Year Program Students attend bi-monthly Saturday School classes, consisting of standardized test preparation in math and verbal skills and enrichment elective courses.