Partnership for Success (PFS)

Partnership for Success (PFS) offers academic enrichment, mentorship, and college support. The program includes five core academic courses, enrichment courses, hands-on learning across academic subjects, art, athletics, field experiences, and college readiness, career exploration, and personal growth. Students also take part in mentoring, college counseling, service, civic learning, collaborative projects, team-building activities, community partnerships, and field trips to Pasadena landmarks such as the Rose Bowl Stadium and Rose Bowl Aquatics Center.

Programs

• PFS at Chandler School — 5th & 6th grade boys · At Chandler School in Pasadena; described as engaging, joyful, and academically rich summers with five core academic courses plus enrichment courses.
• PFS at Westridge School — 5th & 6th grade girls · At Westridge School in Pasadena; students strengthen skills in math, science, reading, writing, and technology, with afternoon enrichment courses.
• PFS at Mayfield Junior School — 7th & 8th graders · At Mayfield Junior School; students in 7th and 8th grade experience hands-on learning across academic subjects plus art, athletics, and field experiences.
• PFS at Polytechnic School — grades 9–13 · At Polytechnic School; academic program focused on college readiness, career exploration, and personal growth.

At a glance

• Ages: 9–18 years old
• General schedule: A nine-year educational journey; students spend nine consecutive summers in the program. Academic enrichment is delivered each summer, and college counseling begins in 9th grade and continues through high school graduation.

About the provider

Partnership for Success is a nine-year educational journey. Students spend nine consecutive summers in the program, and college counseling begins in 9th grade and continues through high school graduation. The program partners with Pasadena Unified School District and four independent schools, and 100% of PFS graduates are accepted to college.

Girls begin at Westridge School and boys at Chandler School before fifth and sixth grades. Students then continue at Mayfield Junior School before seventh and eighth grades and Polytechnic School throughout high school and into college. Each year, Pasadena public elementary school principals identify 4th grade students who demonstrate strong academic curiosity and personal potential. Selected students officially join PFS the summer before 5th grade. Academic Enrichment includes five weeks of intensive academic enrichment each summer, with small class sizes typically limited to 15 learners.

Last updated September 19, 2026.