Academics
Academic Achievement
At Richard H. Dinkins Early College Middle Magnet School, academic achievement is at the heart of everything we do. Our scholars are not only challenged by a rigorous curriculum but are also empowered with the tools to succeed. We believe in creating an environment where scholars are not just absorbing information but actively engaging with it—connecting their classroom learning to real-world experiences. This approach helps our scholars develop critical thinking skills, fosters curiosity, and nurtures a growth mindset that prepares them for future academic challenges.
Through our college and career readiness programs, scholars are given unique opportunities to earn high school credits and experience coursework that is both demanding and rewarding. Our partnership with programs like AVID and Junior Achievement (JA) further enhances their learning, offering them valuable skills that will serve them throughout their academic and professional journeys. Every step of the way, we are focused on providing the support and resources our scholars need to achieve their personal best and thrive academically.
Highlights
- JA Economics for Success introduces scholars to initial work and career readiness and personal finance concepts. Scholars choose between two pathways: Financial Literacy or Work and Career Readiness.
- JA Company Program Pop Up teaches students how to plan, launch, and operate their own business venture within a structured, guided experience and features a Shark Tank Program.
- JA Career Speaker Series brings guest speakers who share information about career, work and education experience.
- All students must apply to be admitted into the AVID program.
- Our partnership with Carnegie Writers increases student literacy outcomes.
- Innovation lab exposes students to careers, including entrepreneurship opportunities.
- Save the Music - Music Technology Program provides scholars hands-on experience making and producing their own music, beats, podcasts and other audio/visual experiences.
Enrichment Opportunities
- Career on Wheels
- College visits
- Enriching Scholars (Saturday school)
- Accelerating Scholars (tutoring)
- Partnership with Backfield in Motion and NAZA for after school programming
