About the Project

Anaheim High School Link Crew is an organization on campus that connects upperclassmen with incoming freshmen to help ease their transition to high school. Our junior and senior Link Crew members are recruited from across campus, and are selected based on their commitment to building a more positive school culture. They participate in two full days of team building and training, where they identify the areas they feel freshman need the most support. In a summer orientation, our Link Crew leaders guide students through the key components they will need to be successful as incoming 9th graders. Throughout the remainder of the year, Link Crew leaders mentor their small groups of 9th graders to ensure they have academic, social, and emotional support. The upperclassmen develop leadership and communication skills and have the opportunity to reflect on their strengths, abilities, and foster a growth mindset, while our 9th graders receive the support they need to thrive in high school. Through numerous social activities and classroom experiences, both mentors and freshmen will develop the skills needed to be active members of their school community.