Posted on 05/15/2019

Thirteen FHSD high school
students recently completed the University of Missouri – St. Louis (UMSL) Bridge
Program Saturday Academy. The program provides high school students with stimulating experiences,
college planning, and social and professional competencies.
FHSD’s thirteen students, along with nearly
700 others, attended classes and workshops on the UMSL campus the first two
Saturdays of each month from October through March. They were immersed in
engaging educational experiences that help build strong academic proficiency
essential to collegiate success. The program is structured to encourage
students to complete high school and pursue post-secondary attainment; prepare
and motivate students to seek careers in math, science, engineering, and
technological fields; and to promote the development of strong academic,
personal, interpersonal, and professional skills. Additionally, students are
exposed to strategies to enhance writing skills, effective communication
skills, college-career exploration, and preparation for the ACT and college
entrance exams.
The following FHSD students
completed the 2018-19 Bridge Saturday Academy:
Francis Howell High
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Francis Howell Central
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Francis Howell North
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Christin Elliott, sophomore
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Andrew Barnard, senior
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Amaune Harris, freshman
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Bryce Johnson, junior
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Gabbi Dodds-Bradshaw, sophomore
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Samantha Swengross, senior
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Anisha Konduru, sophomore
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Cole Maxwell, sophomore
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Madison Tanksley, senior
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Sudeep Potluri, junior
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Mason Wright, Freshman
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Ciara Reichart, freshman
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Sarah Zanders, junior
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To be accepted into the UMSL
Bridge Program, students must be enrolled in grades nine through twelve; have a
2.5 or higher cumulative grade point average; submit a complete application, recommendation
form, middle school grade report or high school transcript; be enrolled in or
have completed algebra; and agree to meet attendance, performance and behavior
requirements. All students are expected to complete assignments and fully
participate in class activities to meet program requirements.