The Grizzly Challenge Academy, an accredited high school program, is now taking applications from students for next semester. This popular military-style, self esteem boosting program located at California National Guard base in San Luis Obispo admits students who are deficient in credits, have low G.P.A.’s or want to get away from negative influences.

A student can earn between up to 45 credits in 5 ½ months time. The majority of students come back with a 3.5 to 4.0 GPA! This excellent program worth over $17,000 is FREE to males and female students ages 16 through 18½ who turn in a completed student and mentor application.

There are guidance counselors on site, students are taken on field trips, and exposed to a variety competitions, community service-oriented opportunities, including helping senior citizens and beach clean-ups.
Grizzly is on a first-come, first-serve basis and fills up. (Last semester over 500 California students applied) The applications are being accepted now for the Spring semester. Students MUST have completed student and mentor applications, personal interviews and a campus visit to the academy long done before the entry date. Those person’s interested in making a positive change in their lives can call Norma Pérez-Sandford, Fillmore High School Counselor, (805) 524-6107 to get help completing the application. Parents are encouraged to call and get answers to their questions. (Citizens wishing to make a donation towards basic student entry supplies needed can contact Norma as well.)

What are you waiting for? Give yourself a chance and make that call! You’ve got NOTHING to lose and EVERYTHING to gain.