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Breakthrough Minneapolis at Blake

Student Application 2025

(Parent Section in Somali)
Application Deadline:

DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL ALL SLOTS ARE FILLED
Thank you for your interest in Breakthrough!  Students and parents should carefully read all of the information below.

Breakthrough Minneapolis student scholars are a dynamic group of motivated students selected from across Minneapolis who are supported through a tuition-free, 3+ year academic enrichment program that includes a six-week Summer Institute and Saturday sessions during the school year.


Students must meet ALL of the following:

  • Academically motivated - you love to learn
  • Live in Minneapolis
  • Enrolled in 6th or 7th grade this year
  • Can attend the full six week summer program (2024 dates are June 23 - August 1) and monthly school year Saturdays

Why Become A Breakthrough Scholar?

  • Academically get a head-start on the next school year
  • Join a group of kids as motivated as you are
  • Come to a place where it’s cool to be smart
  • Meet high school and college age role models
  • Reach for your wildest dreams
  • Be an inspiration to your community
  • Breakthrough scholars attend and graduate college at higher rates than their peers
We, at Breakthrough Minneapolis, are committed to supporting all of our student scholars to reach their full potential. We are looking for students and families who are looking for the same. We don’t require certain academic grades - we require commitment and motivation.

Breakthrough accepts students of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Selection Timeline for Summer 2025

Applications Reviewed by Breakthrough Staff: 

Early Action:  February 10 - 21, 2025

Decision Letters sent out February 28th, 2025 


All other applications reviewed on a rolling basis until all slots are filled. 


REQUIRED Enrollment Event: May 10, 2025 at 9:30AM-12:30PM


Summer program dates: 06/23/25 - 08/01/2025


Breakthrough Site Information:

Breakthrough Minneapolis at Blake
511 Kenwood Parkway, #327
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Contact: Quashingm Smith-Pugh, Student Services
qsmithpugh@blakeschool.org/ (952) 988-3755

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Waad ku mahadsan tahay danayntaada Breakthrough (Horumarka wayn)!  Ardayda iyo waalidiintu waa inay si taxadar leh u akhriyaan dhammaan macluumaadka hoose.  

Breakthrough Aqoonyahanada ardayda Minneapolis waa koox firfircoon oo dhiirigelinaysa ardayda laga soo kala xulay Minneapolis oo dhan kuwaas oo lagu taageeray waxbarasho lacag la'aan ah, barnaamij kobcin tacliimeed 3+ sano ah oo ay ku jiraan machad xilliga xagaaga ah oo lix todobaad ah iyo kulamadda Sabtida inta lagu jiro sannad dugsiyeedka.

Aradaydu waa inay buuxiyaan DHAMMAAN kuwan soo socda:
  • Aqoon ahaan dhiirigashan - waad jeceshahay si aad u barato
  • Ku nool Minneapolis
  • Diwaanshan fasalka 6aad ama 7aad ee sanadkan
  • Waxa uu aadi karaa barnaamijka xagaaga ee lixda toddobaad oo dhan iyo sabtiyada sannad dugsiyeedka bilaha ah
Maxaad u Noqonaysa Aqoonyahanka Breakthrough?
  • Aqoon ahaan hel sanad dugsiyeedka xiga
  • Ku biir koox caruur ah sida kolba ku dhiirigalinaysa
  • Kaalay meel aad ku noqonayso qof caqli badan
  • La kulan dadka aad hiigsanayso ee ah da’da dhigata dugsiga sare iyo koolajka
  • Gaadh hadafyadaada ugu balaadhan
  • Noqo qof ay hiigsadaan bulshadiisu
  • Kasoo qaybgal Breakthrough ee aqoonyahanadda iyo dadka ka qalinjabiyay koolajka ee ku baxay dhibcaha ugu sareeya marka loo eego facooda
Annaga, oo joogna goobta Breakthrough ee Minneapolis, waxa ka go’an inay taageeraan dhammaan
ardaydayada si ay u gaadhaan halkay rabaan. Waxaan raadinaynaa ardayda iyo qoysaska raadinaya wax
lamid ah intan oo kale. Uma baahnin darajooyin aqoomeed oo gaar ah - waxaan u baahanahay dadaal iyo dhiirigelin.

Doorashada Wakhtiga Xagaaga 2025

Codsiyada Dib u Eegista Shaqaalaha Breakthrough: 
Tallaabada Koowaad:  Feebarwari 10 - 21, 2025
Waraaqaha Go'aanka la soo diray:  Feebarwari 28, 2025 
Dhacdada Diwaangalinta LOO BAAHAN YAHAY: May 10, 2025 wakhtiguna yahay 9:30AM-12:30PM
Taariikhaha barnaamijka xagaaga: 06/23/25 - 08/01/2025

Macluumaadka Goobta Breakthrough:
Breakthrough ee Minneapolis goobta Blake
511 Kenwood Parkway, #327
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Quashingm Smith-Pugh, Adeegyada Ardayga- qsmithpugh@blakeschool.org/ (952) 988-3755

Guji "Xiga" si aad u bilowdo codsiga. Xusuusnow inaad ku dhufatid "kaydin" geeska midig ee sare si aad dib ugu soo noqoto oo aad u sii shaqeyso.  Qor magacaaga aad ku isticmaasho iyo fure sireedkaaga si aadan u iloobin.
Miami
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.  What are your favorite things to do outside of school (hobbies, special interests, etc.)? Why do you enjoy them?

Your answer is required in order to submit.
2.  If you had the opportunity to learn about something new, what would it be, and why?

Your answer is required in order to submit.
3. What does being a leader mean to you? Describe a time when you were a leader.=

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.
You may also answer these questions in a video. If you'd prefer the video option, just write "video" in the sections below. We will contact you after you submit the application.

1. At Breakthrough, we understand students are faced with important decisions every day. Please write about one difficult decision you have had to make. Why did you make that decision?What were the consequences of your decision? How did this decision affect your life? Would you make this decision again?

Your answer is required in order to submit.
2. If you could fast-forward into the future and see yourself, where do you think you will be in the next 10-15 years? What kinds of things will you be doing? What type of job will you have? How will you achieve these goals? Where will you be living? Describe in detail what your life will belike in the future

Your answer is required in order to submit.

Qeybta Qoyska:  Qeybtan arjiga waa in KALIYA DHAMMAYSTIRAA WAALID / MASUUL.  Breakthrough waxay dib -u -eegi doontaa dhammaan macluumaadka si taxaddar leh, qarsoodi ah, iyo guud ahaan. 

Breakthrough Minneapolis waa fursad u gaar ah ilmahaaga si uu u helo 6 sano oo taageero ah oo loo qoondeeyay in la hubiyo inay diyaar u yihiin oo ay heli karaan tacliinta sare ee dugsiga sare iyo kulliyadda.  Waxaan aaminsanahay in iskaashigaaga si aad si wanaagsan ugu adeegto ilmahaaga ay kaliya ka dhigi karto barnaamijkeenna mid xooggan. 
Parent / Guardian Information
First Name
Last Name
Gender
Gender Specify
Birth Country
Home Address Street
Home Address City:
Home Address State:
Home Address Zip Code:
My address is the same as the student:
Email Address
Home Phone
Cell phone
Preferred means of contact

Qaybta Shaqada (Employment Section)

Employment status
Employer Name

Qeybta Taariikhda Waxbarashada (Education History)

Does your student qualify as a first-generation college student (neither parent has a 4-year degree from the US)?
Highest level of education completed
Country of Bachelor's degree

Qaybta Luqadda (Qoyska) Language Section (Family)

What language do you primarily speak at home?
Is there a secondary language you speak at home?
What secondary language do you speak at home?
What additional language(s) do you speak at home? Select all that apply.
How comfortable are you with English?
Would you need documents and communication to be translated for you?

Qeybta Qoyska/Xiriirka (Relationship Details)

Is the student being raised in a Single Parent household?
What is your relationship to the student?
Do you have a spouse or partner who lives in the same household as you and your student?
What is your spouse/partner's relationship to the student?
Is there any other adult(s) involved in the student's upbringing or living in your home that we should be in contact with?
Please provide details on other adult(s). Ex: Name, relationship, contact information, etc.
How much of the time does your student live with you?
Does student receive additional financial support from another parent or guardian?
Where does the student live when not living with you?
Please explain any additional things to know about the student's family or family structure.
I would like to enter information for a second Parent/Guardian:
Waalidka/Masuulka 2 Qeybta Macluumaadka Xiriirka  -- Parent / Guardian #2 Contact Information
Does Parent/Guardian #2 live in the same household as Parent/Guardian #1?
I am only comfortable providing basic contact information on behalf of the 'Other Parent / Guardian'
First Name
Last Name
Gender
Gender Specify
Birth country
Home Address Street
Home Address City
Home Address State
Home Address Zip Code
Home Phone

Qeybta Faahfaahinta Xiriirka / Relationship Details

What is their relationship to the student?
How much of the time does the student live with them?
Cell Phone
Email
Preferred means of contact

Qaybta Shaqada ee Waalidka #2  / Employment History

Employment status
Employer Name

Waalidka #2 Waxbarashada / Education History

Their highest level of education completed
Country of bachelor's degree

Waalidka #2 Qaybta Luqadda Guriga / Home Language

What language is primarily spoken in their home?
Is there a second language spoken in their home?
What secondary language do they speak at home?
What additional language(s) do they speak at home? Select all that apply.
How comfortable are they with English?
Would they need documents and communication to be translated?

Qeybta Qoyska:  Qeybtan arjiga waa in KALIYA DHAMMAYSTIRAA WAALID / MASUUL.  Breakthrough waxay dib -u -eegi doontaa dhammaan macluumaadka si taxaddar leh, qarsoodi ah, iyo guud ahaan. 

Taariikhda Breakthrough / Breakthrough History

How did you hear about Breakthrough? Select all that apply.
Other - please explain:
Please provide details on how you heard about Breakthrough. Names of family members, teachers, etc.
Do you have any other children or relatives in the program?
What is their relationship to the student applicant?
Please provide details of the Breakthrough student(s): name(s), relationship type(s), Breakthrough site(s), and their current grade level(s):
Qaybta Asalka Qoyska / Family Background
Is your monthly income fixed or flexible?
What is your ANNUAL pre-tax household income last year:
Has anything happened in the last year that has impacted the accuracy of the information provided on your current financial situation?

Qeybta Qoyska:  Qeybtan arjiga waa in KALIYA DHAMMAYSTIRAA WAALID / MASUUL.  Breakthrough waxay dib -u -eegi doontaa dhammaan macluumaadka si taxaddar leh, qarsoodi ah, iyo guud ahaan. 

Qaybta Asalka Ardayga / Student Background
Does your student qualify for Free or Reduced Price Lunch? 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).
Is your student Hispanic or Latinx?

Which of the following choices describe your student's race? Select all that apply.
Please specify student's country/ies of origin. Hold down the Ctrl button to choose more than one.
Please list or describe any other communities your student identifies with. Can be specific ethnicity (Hmong, Chinese, Nigerian), religious affiliation (Muslim, Jewish, Jain), or any other community your student identifies with.
Does your student currently participate in any other programs or activities? Examples: Sports, Avid, Boys and Girls Club, Religious Activities, etc.

Please describe your student's other commitment(s). How many hours per week does your student dedicate to each activity and how flexible are these commitments?
Do you foresee any conflicts with the dates of the program?

Please explain conflicts/concerns:
To ensure that your child receives the consideration, support and encouragement they need while in Breakthrough, please share any educational support/services your student has or is currently receiving. Please select all that apply. If applicable (i.e. speech therapy, extra tutoring, medication, any accomodations, IEP, 504 Accomodation plans, RSP, etc.)
Please describe educational support/ services:
Breakthrough is a rigorous 6-year academic commitment. How will you help your student fulfill this commitment? Please explain:
Please upload a student photo (optional):

Qeybta Qoyska:  Qeybtan arjiga waa in KALIYA DHAMMAYSTIRAA WAALID / MASUUL.  Breakthrough waxay dib -u -eegi doontaa dhammaan macluumaadka si taxaddar leh, qarsoodi ah, iyo guud ahaan. 

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.
Su'aalaha Jawaabta Gaaban. Naga caawi si aan u baranno ardaygaaga adiga oo ka jawaabaya su'aalaha hoose. Waxaad ka koobi kartaa/ku dhejin kartaa dukumeenti Word ah haddii aad rabto. 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. Waa maxay hadafyada aad u leedahay ardaygaaga?  Sideed u aragtaa Breakthrough inay ku habboontahay mustaqbalka ardaygaaga?


What goals do you have for your student? How do you see Breakthrough fitting into your student's future? Your answer is required in order to submit.
2. Maxaad ku jeceshahay ardaygaaga?  Maxaad jeclaan lahayd inaan ka ogaano iyaga?

What do you love about your student? What would you like us to know about them? Your answer is required in order to submit.


3.  Guusha ardayda Breakthrough, iyo guud ahaan barnaamijkeenna, waxay ku xiran tahay taageerada joogtada ah ee xubnaha qoyska.  Sideed u taageeri doontaa ardaygaaga oo wax ku biiriya bulshada Breakthrough? 


3. The success of students at Breakthrough, and of our program as a whole, depends on the continual support of family members. How will you support your student and contribute to the Breakthrough community? Your answer is required in order to submit.
Qaybta Dugsiga Ardayga / Student School Information
Name of student's current school:
Other School:
Will the student be attending the same school next year?
Student's new school name:
Please list the school counselor or registrar at your student's school:
Macluumaadka Talo-bixinta: Horumarku wuxuu u baahan yahay laba talobixin oo qayb ka ah habka codsiga. Ardaygaagu wuxuu hore u bixiyay magacyo, fadlan bixi ciwaanka iimaylka waxaanu si toos ah ula xidhiidhi doonaa la taliyayaashan iimaylka. 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.)
Lataliyaha 1 / Recommender 1
1. Recommender's Name: If this name is incorrect or mispelled, please correct under the student section on page 3 of this form.
1a. Recommender's Email
Lataliyaha 2 / Recommender 2
Recommender's Name. If this name is incorrect or mispelled, please correct under the student section on page 3 of this form.
2a. Recommender's Email:
Qaybta Filashada Breakthrough / Breakthrough Expectations
By checking the box below, I acknowledge that our family understands the commitment required for this program, including:
  • We commit to ensuring our scholar attends all required program dates including six (6) weeks each summer for three (3) years (through 9th grade).
  •  Student will also attend monthly Saturday sessions during the school year unless the the student is enrolled in other extra-curricular activities aligned to the students academic progress.
  • We commit to maintaining regular communication with Breakthrough staff.
  • We understand that attendance is expected unless family emergency or illness; NOT vacation.

Markaan saxo sanduuqa hoose, waxaan qirayaa in qoyskeenu ay fahmeen go'aanka looga baahan yahay barnaamijkan, oo ay ku jiraan:
  • Waxaan ballan qaadnay inaan hubinno in aqoonyahankeenu uu xaadiro dhammaan taariikhaha barnaamijka loo baahan yahay oo ay ku jiraan lix (6) toddobaad xagaa kasta saddex (3) sano (ilaa fasalka 9aad).
  • Ardaygu waxa kale oo uu ka qayb gali doonaa kulamada Sabtida bilaha ah inta lagu jiro sanad dugsiyeedka ilaa ardayga lagu diwaan galiyo hawlo kale oo ka baxsan manhajka oo la socda horumarka waxbarasho ee ardayda.
  • Waxaa naga go'an inaan joogteyno xidhiidh joogtada ah ee shaqaalaha Breakthrough.
  • Waxaan fahamsanahay in imaanshaha la filayo ilaa xaalad degdeg ah ama xanuun qoys mooyee; AAN AHAYN faakihaysi.

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Waxay qaadan kartaa ilaa 1 daqiiqo in arjiga la socodsiiyo ka hor intaadan arkin shaashadda xaqiijinta. Fadlan ha ku dhufan dir mar labaad. aad ku mahadsantahay dulqaadkaaga!

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