SIERRA, STUDENT SUCCESS STORY

Sierra struggled tremendously throughout high school at Grant. Not only did she struggle academically but she struggled behaviorally and socially. Sierra would often let social distractions get in the way of her responsibilities at school. Mid-year, Sierra was jumped by a group of kids causing her to have brain surgery and was kept in the hospital for weeks. As a result, she was so behind in credits that she had to enroll in LEAP Alternative School in order to graduate with her class.

Her SEI coordinator worked with her daily to make sure she was in school every day, even if it meant picking her up in the mornings to get her to school. Her coordinator also remained consistent in making sure Sierra was completing her school assignments and staying focused socially. Sierra realized the mistakes she made and how it had affected her. She was determined and did whatever it took to graduate on time.

Sierra’s hard work did pay off. Not only did she graduate on time with her class, but she has enrolled into Portland Community College, majoring in General Studies, with the hopes to transfer to the University of Oregon in two years. Sierra’s entire attitude and passion for life has changed because she reached her goal of graduating on time with her peers. Sierra is on track at PCC and is very excited about school