Social-emotional Support and Enrichment 

Strengthening Sense of Self: Social-Emotional Support 

Developing social and emotional skills is essential to becoming a successful student, capable professional, and well-adjusted individual.

PEP’s social-emotional curriculum aims to equip PEP students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to:

• Develop healthy identities 
• Manage emotions 
• Achieve personal and collective goals
• Feel and show empathy for others
• Establish and maintain supportive relationships
• Make responsible, caring decisions

“PEP has changed me as a person and has taught me to keep going and never give up.”

Olivia Zumbado, Class of 2029

Beyond Academics: Enrichment Opportunities

The PEP Program’s well-rounded approach to education enables students to expand their interests and inspiration for college studies, career pursuits, and personal lives. From cultural and artistic activities to skill-building workshops, recent enrichment opportunities include:

• Art workshops at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
• Leadership and team-building retreats at the Princeton-Blairstown Center
• Financial literacy workshops in partnership with Gifting Sense
• Career exploration presentations from professionals in a variety of fields
• Corporate visits, including Microsoft and Novartis
• College visits and admissions tours

“I look back at the family PEP provided with fondness and gratitude. I gained mentors and friendships, all in the pursuit of higher education. PEP exposed me to recreational activities, community service, college tours, camps, and so much more, so I never felt I lacked the privileges of my peers in such an affluent neighborhood.”

Asia Beamon, Alum