Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School – Academic Allies
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
Academic Allies are paired with a teacher at IBW to support students within their classroom. Allies are role models to their peers. They work with individual students or small groups. These 10th-12th grade students support any of the following programs: Intensive Skills Classrooms, multilingual learner classes, core classes and electives. In addition to a fantastic leadership opportunity, this is a GREAT chance to document volunteer hours and complete a CRLE as students prepare for college and future careers. Students will reflect on their learning throughout the year through journal assignments. Host classroom teachers will complete quarterly feedback forms, and students will meet once quarterly with the AA teacher to review progress.
Prerequisites: Intro to Education Year 1 or by counselor request and permission (Motivated, independent, and mature student who does not plan to complete the Pathway) Students may choose to take Intro class out of sequence if they are interested in the Pathway.
Grades: 10, 11, 12
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