Student Program for Athletic and Academic Transitioning (SPAAT)
Montera Middle School is part of SPAAT (Student Program for Athletic and Academic Transitioning). Every student-athlete has the opportunity to enroll in SPAAT by visiting the website and clicking the "Athletes" button at the top.
SPAAT’s development programs use a curriculum that connects with a student’s familiarity and passion for sports. They deliver programs in middle and high schools through advising services, tutoring sessions, college planning, recruiting advisory, self-development seminars, and motivational speakers. Students have the opportunity to enroll in SPAAT.
Their program goals are to:
- Increase student attendance and grow a college-going culture
- Increase English and math proficiency rates
- Increase graduation rates
- Increase the number of students who graduate CSU/UC (a-g) eligible
- Increase the number of students receiving academic and athletic scholarships
SPAAT students must:
- Be in a middle or high school sports team
- Be committed to maintaining a minimum 2.5 GPA