Prepare for High School Before the First Day
High school readiness starts before ninth grade. D.E.Bs helps students strengthen academic foundations, build effective learning habits, and develop the confidence and independence needed for the transition.
Start the Readiness PlanDiagnostic insight. Targeted preparation. A clear path forward.
Is Your Child Ready for What Comes Next?
- Entering grades 6–8
- Needs stronger reading, writing, or math foundations
- Struggles with organization, study habits, or assignments
- Needs support becoming more independent and accountable
- Is preparing for high school coursework and future Regents expectations
- Would benefit from a clear transition plan
What Students Will Build
Academic Readiness
Strengthen literacy, math, reasoning, and communication across subjects.
Learning Independence
Build organization, time management, study routines, assignment planning, and help seeking skills.
High School Awareness
Understand courses, credits, Regents exams, activities, and academic choices.
Confidence and Self Advocacy
Learn to ask productive questions, communicate needs, and monitor progress.
A Personalized Roadmap
Leave with priorities and next steps based on current strengths, needs, and goals.
Support for the Whole Transition
Depending on the student's needs, support may include:
- Academic readiness diagnostic
- Reading, writing, and math support
- Study skills and organization systems
- Time management and assignment planning
- High school and Regents orientation
- Goal setting and progress monitoring
- Student self advocacy
- Parent strategy sessions
- Personalized readiness plan
- Recommended next steps
Flexible Support for Grades 6–8
Road to High School offers individual and small group support, with in person and virtual options. Community workshops give families practical ways to prepare together.
- Grades
- 6–8
- Format
- Individual, small group, and community workshops
- Location
- 800 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, New York, and online
Progress Families Can See
Our goal is to make each student's starting point and next steps clear.
- Starting point profile and priority skills
- Personalized student readiness plan
- Progress check ins and practical at home strategies
- Summary of growth and recommended next steps
Why D.E.Bs?
D.E.Bs Learning Academy brings together experienced educators, diagnostic insight, targeted instruction, and family partnership. Our academic support includes SAT, PSAT, TACHS, SHSAT, SSAT, and Regents test prep, along with afterschool programs, summer camps, and diagnostic testing.
Give Your Child a Stronger Start to High School
Begin with a readiness conversation so D.E.Bs can understand your child's needs and recommend the right next step.
Start the Readiness Plan
Unlocking Brilliance Through Learning