Our programs combine research-based curricula that address risk factors to learning and achievement. Our services are designed to equip participants with comprehensive life skills—academic, cognitive, emotional, physical—that will enable them to perceive and make choices in their lives that can benefit themselves, their families, and ultimately, their communities.
PROGRAMS

Academic Enrichment

Employment Readiness

Certification Training

Sports for Life

 The 5 S.T.A.R. Academy is housed at Anacostia High School in Southeast, Washington, D.C. and primarily operates through a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. This fun, after school program helps youth reach their potential by promoting academic achievement and supporting youth to graduate and pursue post-secondary academic and workplace opportunities. We challenge each of our youth to reach for the 5 STARS of success: Accountability, Achievement, Ability, Attitude, and Attendance. We are committed to assisting Anacostia youth to successfully navigate their high school career by providing these services: Individualized academic support Relevant life skills and work readiness training College and career preparation Engaging community service events Fun social and cultural outings

Success Through Academic Readiness

4 ACES

It’s A Winning Hand

 The 4 ACES program uses a holistic approach to affect the cognitive and affective development of participants by focusing on academic skills and their relation to the work environment. The program educates youth and young adults who never graduated from high school or who graduated with insufficient academic skills. It motivates youth to progress to post-secondary education and gain a competitive edge in the job market by concentrating on the 4 ACES: 
 Attitude Life Skills Training Setting Goals and Assigning Priorities Decision Making and Problem Solving Effective Communication Cultural Awareness Acumen (Knowledge) Career Exploration Job Readiness Vocational Training Academic Training Financial Planning Advancement Vocational Preparation College preparation GED Assistance Work Experience Application Assistance Achievement National Recognized Certifications Rewards for Participation and Goal Completion
 Certification training in certain high demand fields provides a workplace bridge for youth who are inexperienced in the computer technology or hospitality related industries. Youth can earn a nationally recognized job-skill certification, which gives them a competitive edge over their peers. The following certification training and testing subjects are available: Microsoft Digital Literacy Certification Microsoft Office Specialist Certification National Retail Federation Foundation, National Professional Certification in Customer Service The National Restaurant Association Servsafe Food Handler Certificate
 This program works with young people to promote leadership skills, nutrition, and public health prevention concerns, like alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, interpersonal violence and bullying, from a physical activity platform. Youth are encouraged to embrace discipline, goal setting, good decision-making skills, and healthy lifestyles that will lead them to productive citizenship. Academics are monitored, supported and celebrated to reinforce a continuum of success in life.
Synergistic, Inc. 5801 Allentown Road, Suite 205, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 301-899-9123 (Phone), 301-899-0370 (Fax) info@syngeristicinc.net, www.synergisticinc.net