Through the Freshman Camp, upperclassmen in the AOF serve as team leaders and facilitate workshops for the rising 9th grade students. Students review math and reading standards, learn about managing a school enterprise, and get lessons on banking. Students who served as team leaders reported that they felt more bonded with the 9th grade academy students due to their time working at the camp and that the new students to Coral Gables appear to have an easier time adjusting to high school since they have developed friendships and have become acclimated to thecampus during the week-long camp. The school principal has been able to fund staffing for the freshman experience through a $150,000 grant, while advisory board members and business partners donate time and funds for lesson planning, materials, and snacks.
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