Mission

Our What And Our Why 

Mission

The PEP Program increases opportunities for a select group of motivated Summit, New Jersey Public School students with demonstrated financial need. We provide comprehensive academic, social, and emotional support, ensuring participants accomplish post-secondary education and become productive adults.

Vision

The PEP Program seeks to ensure that every student has a genuine opportunity to realize their full potential and become a proud and productive citizen.

“PEP taught me to be dedicated, open-minded, and above all, to believe that there was more for me. Through PEP, I was able to realize my full potential. As an adult looking back, I couldn’t be more content with my outcome so far.”

Asia Beamon, Alum

Guiding Principles 

We believe that:

• Every student deserves the opportunity to fulfill their potential.
• No student should be denied educational opportunities for financial reasons.
• All students can develop character through high expectations, role models, and service to the community.
• Every student deserves a positive, nurturing, and structured support system.
• With support, students can and should set high goals and strive for excellence in their personal and academic lives.