The Academy of the Pacific Rim (APR) in Boston was founded, over two decades ago, on a belief in the limitless potential of every single child and the strength of a unified community.

Our goal is to raise $50,000 by December 31st, 2022 because tax dollars fund the core academic program, and philanthropic support in the form of donations from hundreds of members of our community allow us to provide APR scholars with world-class enrichment opportunities and targeted supports for their excellent education.

Two symbolic examples of programs that donations could support are the China Exchange and the Robotics Team.

China Exchange: Nine students are already preparing for their summer 2023 trip to Beijing! Your donation today could help them get there! The trip is estimated to cost $45,000 due to increased airfare.

Robotics: The robotics team is rebooting from after the pandemic that kept us apart. We are gathering team members and mentors who would compete in the First Robotics Competition in the Spring of 2023! Competitions incur registration fees and travel expenses, not to mention robotics parts.

Symbolic examples of what gifts support:

$5,000 - 2 students to China
$2,500 - 1 student to China
$1,000 - 1 Robotics New England District Event Registration Fee
$500 - Team travel to and from robotics competition
$250 - 10 tickets to cultural sites in Beijing
$100 - Purchases robot parts
Gifts of all sizes have a great impact!

Two APR alums weigh in about the China Exchange, Robotics, and Pacific Rim Enrichment Program (PREP):

One word comes to mind when I think of my time at APR...powerful. From the teachers to the staff, everybody plays an integral role in shaping the minds and spirits of future leaders in today's society. APR, through its lessons and values, has instilled in me the confidence to become a dynamic force of change within my community and around the world. Without this "village", I wouldn't be where I am today, making an impact for others as they have done for me. APR opened up several doors to new opportunities and experiences. One APR experience that stuck with me was the China Exchange. I spent nearly three months in Beijing, learning the culture, immersing myself in the lifestyle, and being a student, family member, and adventurer. It was eye opening to see the ways other people think critically about the world's problems. It pushed my way of thinking of how we can be better as a community, and one world. I am forever grateful for the guidance and leadership of the APR family to where it has brought me today. -Aaron Guerrier, APR Class of 2016, Centre College Class of 2020, BS Economics and Finance & Social Justice

Through programs such as the China exchange trips, Pacific Rim Enrichment Program (PREP), robotics, and college placement, APR was the first place that expanded my horizons and the possibilities I saw for myself. They embedded in me skills and values that have helped me face setbacks and continue to move forward. APR staff and faculty have reached this level of success not by taking shortcuts but by putting in the work every single day to get to know their students in and out of the classroom. I continue my personal and professional journey knowing that APR staff and faculty will always be there cheering me on. -Fhrynée Lambert, APR Class of 2020, Smith College, Class of 2024 Africana Studies Major and Reproductive Health, Rights and Justice Certificate.

More about APR: The school is nationally recognized and tuition-free. Students enter through a lottery. We are both a middle school and a high school with 520 students in grades 5 through 12. In 2022, we are celebrating our 25th Anniversary. Our mission is to empower students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds to achieve their full intellectual and social potential. Now more than ever, we are celebrating our students, school, and the community that has led us to where we are today.

Over the years, staff members at APR have worked to carry the APR legacy forward and cultivate an environment in which students develop Focused Minds and Big Hearts in identity-affirming classroom communities while grappling with intellectually affirming curricula across disciplines.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, we have been able to realize great outcomes including the following highlights:

300+ students and faculty have visited China on exchange trips over the past 21 years. During the pandemic, students met virtually with students at Beijing #80, APR's sister school
70% of APR alumni graduate from college--five times higher than the national average
721 alumni (from 20 graduating classes) have graduated from Boston College, Smith, Dartmouth, Brown, Howard, Northeastern University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and many, many others
High School juniors and seniors enroll in college courses through our dual-enrollment program

Again, thank you for considering a gift today to APR. You, and many others who join in, will help ensure that our students and school will grow and thrive into our next 25 years!

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