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Breakthrough Louisville Student Application

Application Deadline:   May 1, 2025

Thank you for your interest in Breakthrough!  Students and parents should carefully read all of the information below.  PROGRAM RUNS FROM JUNE 9th to JULY 18th, 2025.  ONLY 3 ABSENCES ARE ALLOWED DURING THE 6 WEEK PROGRAM.  Please do not apply if your child cannot attend all 6 weeks.

Breakthrough Louisville is a free, 6-week summer academic program for under-resourced middle school students (rising 6th - 9th graders) in Jefferson County, KY.   We have a dual mission of building academic confidence and introducing college students to the teaching profession.  


Breakthrough Louisville is committed to selecting a class of students who approximate the ethnic, racial, religious and cultural diversity of our city.  Breakthrough accepts students regardless of race, creed or color; we are committed to selecting a diverse group of students who will truly benefit from the program.


Selection Timeline for Summer: Completed applications need to be submitted (at the latest) by May 1.  Applications received by that date will be given preference.  After May 1, if openings exist, candidates will be considered.  


Online Application and Parent / Guardian Packet Due Date:  May 1 


Applications Reviewed by Breakthrough Staff:  Applications will be reviewed as they are received and families notified as soon as all materials are verified and student is deemed a good fit for our program. We cannot accept all students.


Interviews:  TBD 


Decision Letters Mailed:  Families will be notified by email as soon as application is completed and verified.  




Breakthrough Site Information:  Our program is held on the Louisville Collegiate Campus (2427 Glenmary Ave., 40204).  The school donates its space to Breakthrough Louisville during the summer.
 
   
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Student Section: We are interested in getting to know each student who applies to Breakthrough so this section should ONLY BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT.  If you have any questions as you complete this portion of the application, please reach out to an adult.
Student Contact Information
Student Language(s)
Student Section: We are interested in getting to know each student who applies to Breakthrough so this section should ONLY BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT.  If you have any questions as you complete this portion of the application, please reach out to an adult.
Teacher or Other Recommenders
Breakthrough requires two recommendations as part of the application process.  Please list the teachers who will provide your recommendations.  Your parent / guardian will be asked to provide their email addresses in the parent section of the application.
Please provide the teacher's full name.
Please provide the teacher's full name.
Breakthrough History

If more than one, choose the option that was most influential in applying for Breakthrough
Names of family members, teachers, etc.
School Information
ID number issued to you by the school or district.
Affiliate Instruction
For all short answer and essay questions you need to populate the question(s) below AND in the Connector in order for the record in Salesforce to show the question they are answering. These instructions are for your use and will be hidden from applicants.
Short Answer Questions:  Please answer all of the questions below using at least 2 sentences.  We want to see your best work!  You may copy/paste from a Word document if you like.
1.  Why do you want to attend Breakthrough Louisville this summer?

Your answer is required in order to submit.
2. Name 3 things you like about school and why.

Your answer is required in order to submit.
3.  Identify 2 challenges you face in school with detail. 

Your answer is required in order to submit.
Essay:  Please answer the questions below using 250 words or less.  We want to see your best work!  You may copy/paste from a Word document if you like.
1. What is something you want to learn about this summer?  Also, describe something unique about yourself. 

Your answer is required in order to submit.
2. What careers are you interested in when you grow up? Why do they interest you?  What steps can you take to get there? How important is doing well in school necessary to achieve these goals? 

Your answer is required in order to submit.

Family Section: This section of the application should ONLY BE COMPLETED BY A PARENT / GUARDIAN.


Breakthrough Louisville is only successful if your student can attend for the full 6-weeks.  Please apply only if you know your child will be on campus every weekday during our 6-week session.  
Parent / Guardian Information

Employment History

Education History

A first-generation student means BOTH parents did not complete a 4-year college or university degree (or higher). If a degree was obtained from a country other than the United States, a student qualifies as a first-generation student.

Home Language(s)

Relationship Details

Ex: Name, relationship, contact information, etc.
Parent / Guardian #2 Contact Information

Relationship Details

Employment History

Education History

Home Language

Family Section: This section of the application should ONLY BE COMPLETED BY A PARENT / GUARDIAN.  Breakthrough will review all information carefully, confidentially, and holistically.

Breakthrough History

Select all that apply.
Names of family members, teachers, etc.
Family Background

Family Section: This section of the application should ONLY BE COMPLETED BY A PARENT / GUARDIAN.  Breakthrough will review all information carefully, confidentially, and holistically.


Student Background
If you are unsure if your student qualifies, visit this website to calculate free or reduced price lunch status: https://reports.educateiowa.gov/ICAVES/Home/Calculator (copy and paste into a new browser).

Hold down the Ctrl button to choose more than one.
Can be specific ethnicity (Hmong, Chinese, Nigerian), religious affiliation (Muslim, Jewish, Jain), or any other community your student identifies with.

Examples: Sports, Avid, Boys and Girls Club, Religious Activities, etc.


If applicable (i.e. speech therapy, extra tutoring, medication, any accomodations, IEP, 504 Accomodation plans, RSP, etc.)

Family Section: This section of the application should ONLY BE COMPLETED BY A PARENT / GUARDIAN.  Breakthrough will review all information carefully, confidentially, and holistically.

Affiliate Instruction
For all short answer and/or essay questions you need to populate the question(s) below AND in the Connector in order for the record in Salesforce to show the question they are answering. These instructions are for your use and will be hidden from applicants.
Short Answer Questions: Help us get to know your student by responding to the questions below.  You may copy/paste from a Word document if you like.
1. Why do you want your student(s) involved in Breakthrough this summer?

Your answer is required in order to submit.
2.  Please provide any information you believe would be useful for our staff to know in helping your child succeed. 

Your answer is required in order to submit.
3.  If your child has a specific interest in something we could encourage, please note below.  

Your answer is required in order to submit.
Student School Information
Recommendation Information: Breakthrough requires two recommendations as part of the application process. Your student has already provided names, please provide the email address and we will contact these recommenders directly via email. 
Recommender 1
If this name is incorrect or mispelled, please correct under the student section on page 3 of this form.
Recommender 2
If this name is incorrect or mispelled, please correct under the student section on page 3 of this form.
Breakthrough Expectations
Breakthrough Louisville is a 6-week program that is only beneficial when the student can be there for the full program. If your child has conflicts that will not allow them to participate for the full 6 weeks, please do not apply.  We can only accept 60 students and we want every student to have a chance at succeeding!  

By checking the box below, you are acknowledging that you understand the expectations Breakthrough has for its students and families accepted into its program.

Your answer is required in order to submit.
This must have a "Default Value" populated with the Application Record Type ID for each affiliate as part of launch. This is found in Setup>Object Manager>Application>Record Types>Application>then get the ID from URL. Connector won't work until this is done.
It may take up to 1 minute for the application to process before you see the confirmation screen. Please do not hit submit a second time. Thank you for your patience!
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