Cornerstones Program
High School
The Cornerstones High School Program is an exciting college-preparation opportunity for promising high school students. NHCC's goal is to help students learn in high school, as well as prepare them for college. Students will have opportunities for social development, academic enrichment, and leadership.
Services include:
- Learning how to apply for financial aid and scholarships
- College tours
- Field trips
- Tutoring and mentorships after school
- Study and test taking skills development
- Career assessment and advising
- Assistance with researching, selecting, and applying for colleges
Junior High School
The Cornerstones Junior High Program supports the development of college readiness skills; fosters relationships between students and NHCC; provides skill assessments that will help students plan for college; and encourages holistic development for academic and social success. NHCC strives to cultivate student success academically, socially, and personally. Students will have field trips, perform community service activities, and participate in workshops on college readiness and career planning. We provide after-school tutoring at local schools.
Summer Programs
Juniors: 6th-9th grade
The Cornerstones Junior Summer Program is a free, three-week program for 6th-10th grade students. Students will learn what college life is like, as they prepare for their futures. Classroom materials, breakfast and lunch, and transportation to and from NHCC from local schools are included. We cover math, science, English, and social studies in our project-based learning curriculum.'
Please contact Namibia Little, Transitions Advisor, at 763-488-0486 or nlittle@nhcc.edu for more information about the Junior Summer Program.
Seniors: 10th-12th grade
The Cornerstones High school program will offer intensive 6-8 week programs in the summer that will allow eligible students to earn up to six college credits free of charge! In addition to classroom activities, there will be field trips and visits to other colleges.
To qualify for this summer program students must do the following:
Please contact Ben Mullen, College Transitions Advisor, at 763-488-0469, or bmullen@nhcc.edu for more information.