FAQs

Students in the 6th grade who are enrolled at LCJSMS and interested in applying to the PEP Program can do so through our website during the application period, which runs from December to January.

PEP selects students who demonstrate a strong commitment to academic achievement and, based on our experience, are most likely to succeed within the program. Typically, these students perform well in school and have parent(s) or guardian(s) equally committed to their academic growth.

PEP selects students who demonstrate a strong commitment to academic achievement and, based on our experience, are most likely to succeed within the program. Typically, these students perform well in school and have parent(s) or guardian(s) equally committed to their academic growth.

The PEP Program runs throughout the academic year, with additional programming offered in the summer. The academic year schedule is as follows:

• Grades 7-8: Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 5:15 PM
• Grade 9: Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 PM – 5:15 PM
• Grades 10-12: Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
• To learn more, please visit A Day in the Life of a PEP Student.

Yes. PEP staff members work with students and families to create a schedule that allows them to be successful members of PEP and active members of their school and local communities as long as they maintain their good-standing status.

Participating students are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and habits to succeed academically, professionally, and personally. PEP students benefit from academic coaching, tutoring, social-emotional support, enrichment activities, leadership development, and summer programming. Through their post-secondary studies, they also continue to receive academic and emotional support, career readiness workshops, internship opportunities, and professional coaching. To learn more, please visit Why PEP.

If you have any questions, email our team at info@pepprogramnj.org or call (908) 277-1106.