Building Confidence, Leadership & Belonging for Grades 3–8

A safe space where every student finds their place.

Now partnering with schools interested in launching pilot programs.

30+
Students Served
2019
Founded
Los Angeles → Seattle
Now Expanding
Grades 3–8
Elementary & middle school students
8-Week Program
Structured, evidence-informed sessions
Background-Checked Coaches
Every facilitator is screened & trained
Fully Insured
Certificate of insurance on request

What Is Strive High?

Strive High is an after-school enrichment program for elementary and middle school students. Over a consistent 8-week program (2 days per week, 16 sessions total), trained coaches help students build confidence, form genuine friendships, and develop leadership skills—in a supportive group where every child feels they belong.

We’re built to deliver it end-to-end in partnership with your school, so students get a meaningful experience and your staff carries almost none of the load. Because we believe every child deserves a place to belong.

30%
Of students say they feel a sense of belonging at school
1 in 3
Adolescents report persistent feelings of loneliness
2x
Connected students are twice as likely to stay engaged in school
7 in 10
Teachers say student connection is their top concern

Sources: CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey (2023); Gallup Student Poll; U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on Youth Loneliness (2023).

Why Schools Partner With Strive High

Built to fit the realities of a school day—and to give principals confidence from day one.

Turnkey & Low-Lift

We bring the curriculum, coaches, and materials. Your staff's workload stays minimal.

Safe & Vetted

Every coach is background-checked, and Strive High is insured—certificate of insurance available on request.

Structured & Measurable

A consistent 8-week framework with outcomes you can share with families and staff.

Bring a Place to Belong to Your School

Every school community is unique. Schedule a brief conversation to discuss your goals, student population, and program needs.

How the Program Works

A clear, structured model for elementary and middle school students that fits easily into your school’s after-school schedule.

Strive High is a turnkey program. Your school provides a space and connects us with families; our trained coaches handle curriculum, facilitation, materials, and communication.

Grades Served

Elementary & middle school students (grades 3–8)

Session Length

60–75 minutes per session

Program Length

8 weeks, 2 sessions per week, after school — 16 total sessions

School Partnership

Your school provides the space; Strive High provides curriculum, coaches, and materials

Student Experience

A consistent twice-weekly structure with hands-on, discussion-based activities

Staff Involvement

Minimal—sessions are led entirely by trained Strive High coaches

The 8-Week Curriculum

Week 1

Who Am I?

Self-introduction, identity mapping, and getting to know your cohort.

Week 2

Values & Strengths

Personal values, strengths inventory, and building self-awareness.

Week 3

My Feelings Are Data

Emotions wheel, body scan, and naming feelings with confidence.

Week 4

The Regulation Toolkit

Breathwork, grounding techniques, and movement-based regulation.

Week 5

I See You

Empathy, perspective-taking, and active listening skills.

Week 6

Conflict & Connection

Healthy communication, conflict skills, and building trust.

Week 7

My Story Is Power

Narrative identity, reframing challenges, and growth mindset.

Week 8

Building My League

Community investment, peer leadership, and celebration.

Bringing STRIVE HIGH to Your School

A simple, low-lift partnership. Your school provides the space; Strive High provides trained coaches, curriculum, and materials.

Seeking founding school partners for our first pilot cohorts.

The Partnership Path

1

Discovery Call

We listen. You share your landscape. We explore fit.

2

Pilot Semester

One cohort. 8 weeks. Reduced rate. You see outcomes.

3

Growth Partnership

Annual agreement. Multi-cohort. We handle everything.

Program at a Glance

Who It's For

Elementary & middle school students (grades 3–8)

Schedule

8 weeks, 2 sessions per week, after school

Session Length

60–75 minutes

Facilitators

Trained STRIVE HIGH coaches

Safety

All staff background-checked & insured

Trust & Safety

Background Checks

Every coach completes a comprehensive background check before working with students.

Insurance

Strive High carries liability insurance and can provide a certificate of insurance on request.

School Alignment

We work within your school’s policies, safety protocols, and communication preferences.

Interested in Bringing Strive High to Your School?

Every school community is unique. Schedule a brief conversation to discuss your goals, student population, and program needs.

Our Story

About Strive High

Strive High is an after-school enrichment program that helps elementary and middle school students build confidence, belonging, and leadership through a structured 8-week program. The program is delivered in partnership with schools and facilitated entirely by trained, background-checked coaches.

Our Approach

Strive High combines evidence-informed social-emotional learning, leadership development, and healthy-habit coaching into a single, easy-to-implement program. Each cohort follows a consistent twice-weekly structure, so students always know what to expect and schools gain a reliable partner who manages curriculum, facilitation, and logistics.

Give every student a supportive environment to grow socially, emotionally, and personally.

Our goal is straightforward—while requiring minimal additional work from school staff.

The Founder

Strive High team Our Founder

Theresa Moriarty

Founder & Program Director

In 2019, Theresa hung 150 flyers in her Los Angeles neighborhood. Eight girls showed up. One of them came in without a single friend — and left with eight. That one moment told her everything she needed to know. Strive High was born from that afternoon. Since then, Theresa has worked directly with 30+ students, building the curriculum, coaching the sessions, and watching kids find their people. Now she’s bringing Strive High to schools — so no child has to wait for someone to hang a flyer in their neighborhood.

Co-Director

Photo coming soon

Cameron Jones

Co-Director

Former Pro Basketball Player | NBA Scout | Youth Development Advisor

Cameron Jones is a former professional basketball player and current NBA scout. Cameron brings a rare combination of elite athletic experience and deep knowledge of what it takes for young people to develop discipline, confidence, and a sense of team. His presence in Strive High gives schools — and families — confidence that this program is backed by real expertise in youth development at the highest level.

Ready to bring STRIVE HIGH to your school?

Give your students a place to belong, grow, and lead.

Student Outcomes

Strive High focuses on seven outcome areas. With each cohort, we gather student and family feedback to track growth and share clear, meaningful results with school leaders and families.

Confidence

Students learn to recognize their strengths, speak up, and take on new challenges.

Belonging

Each cohort becomes a consistent, supportive group where students feel accepted.

Leadership

Students practice decision-making, responsibility, and supporting their peers.

Social Connection

Structured activities help students build genuine friendships and relationships.

Resilience

Students develop strategies to manage stress, setbacks, and difficult emotions.

Healthy Habits

Movement and wellness routines support physical and mental well-being.

Communication Skills

Students strengthen how they express themselves, listen, and resolve conflict.

What Teachers, Parents & Students Say

Real feedback from students and families who have taken part in Strive High’s independent programs. References available on request.

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“My daughter used to eat lunch by herself almost every day. Now she has a real group of friends, and she talks about her Strive High friends all the time. It’s made a world of difference.”

Parent of a 6th grader

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“I came in not knowing a single person. Now I have real friends, and people who actually get me. It honestly changed everything for me.”

Student, 7th grade

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“My son was really struggling with anxiety, and some mornings he didn’t want to go to school at all. Strive High gave him tools, a community, and a confidence he didn’t have before.”

Parent of a 7th grader

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“I didn’t really have friends before this. I would just sit by myself at lunch. But now I have people to hang out with and it’s actually fun. Strive High is the best.”

Student, 6th grade

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“The difference in my daughter’s confidence after eight weeks was remarkable. She’s more open, more resilient, and more herself.”

Parent of an 8th grader

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“I used to think I was the only one who felt this way. Strive High showed me that a lot of us feel the same—and that we belong together.”

Student, 8th grade

Real families. Real results. References available upon request.

Three Strive High students with colorful face paint smiling on celebration day
Celebration day — the final session of every Strive High cohort.

Ready to bring STRIVE HIGH to your school?

Give your students a place to belong, grow, and lead.

Let's Bring STRIVE HIGH to Your School

Schedule a brief conversation to discuss your goals, student population, and program needs.

What Happens Next

1

You fill out the form

Takes 2 minutes.

2

We call you within 24 hours

Schedule a time that works.

3

30-minute discovery conversation

We listen. You ask questions.

4

If interested: pilot proposal

8-week cohort at reduced rate.

Contact Info

Location

Seattle, Washington

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