OUR STUDENTS
Meet Bethany
As the daughter of a Vietnamese immigrant, Bethany was sponsored by SpringBoard USA to attend a boarding school in Kansas at no cost. She excelled academically, earning scholarships and grants that supported her studies and extracurricular activities, which her single mother could not easily afford. This opportunity allowed her to engage in rigorous academics and participate in a diverse community of friends from around the world. Through her experiences at an international boarding school, Bethany grew into the accomplished young woman she is today. Bethany is now attending Notre Dame University and is continuing her journey of success.
How We Help Kids
Academics
The success of SpringBoard USA Foundation is the success of our students. All our boarding school partners offer a college preparatory academic program. Student grade and conduct reports are monitored by SpringBoard at the mid-quarter, quarter, and semester intervals. Appropriate action is taken by the SpringBoard director when intervention is necessary including meetings with school faculty and staff, email and onsite campus visits and inspections.
P.A.S.S.
Our desire for every SpringBoard USA student is to be all they can be by developing their God-given gifts and talents. While making the honor roll or becoming a star athlete are noteworthy accomplishments, we want our SpringBoard students, with the help of our boarding school partners, to fully mature into Christian leaders. The SpringBoard staff created a program called P.A.S.S. which stands for Physical, Academic, Social and Spiritual. P.A.S.S. is our way of expressing desired outcomes for every SpringBoard student:
PHYSICAL
Care for the physical body by proper diet, daily exercise, and good sleep habits.
ACADEMIC
Develop critical thinking ability, effective writing skills, and reading comprehension.
SOCIAL
Follow the golden rule, less screen time, more in-person interaction, and focus on one’s self worth.
SPIRITUAL
Mindful of God’s grace, the power of private prayer, and care for others.
