2003: Seattle MESA pioneered the 9th Grade Bridge program. The “Bridge” consists of three elements:
1) A summer math program that helps 8th grade students become fully prepared for Algebra 1 by 9th grade.
2) An after-school tutoring program designed to help these same students maintain high performance while they take Algebra 1.
3) A Saturday Academy program that introduces high school Seattle MESA students to STEM fields and careers during day-long immersion sessions held once per month.