No one wants to miss out on what is going on. However, the major focus is on academics. From 8 a.m. until sometimes 8 p.m., Carver Academy students are busy doing their homework. Melissa Martinez, ISU student and Carver Academy alumna, said the academic program was challenging. In order to succeed academically, the Carver Academy students use each other's skills and knowledge.
Some students are on full ride academic scholarships while others struggle to pass.
It's uplifting to see so many of us working together for the common goal of academics. The strong friendships that form between many Carver Academy students are due to the large amount of time they spend together studying and socializing, Martinez said. Carver Academy gave me a place to connect. Currently, most Carver Academy classes have only Carver Academy students in them. But when summer school is over, the students will break apart in many courses due to their majors.