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REAL PEOPLE. REAL PATHS. A BRIGHTER TOMORROW.WHEREVER YOU ARE TODAY, THERE IS A PATH FORWARD.
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READY SET ONWARD • GRADES 9–12

RSO Scholars

You're still in school. We're still in your corner.

We want you to stay in school—and succeed beyond graduation. RSO Scholars connects high school students and families with guidance, community resources, mentoring pathways, and opportunities to move forward.

RSO Scholars is a community support pathway, not a school, a replacement for school staff, or a currently operating 24/7 monitoring service.
SUPPORT BEFORE A CRISIS

Strong students still need strong support systems.

School success

Understand graduation progress, seek tutoring, and make an achievable academic plan with your school.

Real-life support

Find local help for transportation, basic needs, mental health support, and family challenges.

Mentors and community

Build a support network and connect to vetted youth-serving organizations as partnerships develop.

What's next

Explore careers, work experiences, training, and college possibilities without losing sight of graduation.

RSO SCHOLARS 90

One student. One plan. Ninety days of forward motion.

01

Connect

Student and family share goals and identify strengths and needs.

02

Make a 90-day plan

Choose a few practical goals, resource referrals, and check-in points.

03

Check in

Family, student, and approved navigator review progress without stigma.

04

Review next steps

Stay on the school-success path or explore additional Ready Set Onward services if needed.

The full mentored 90-day cohort program is a planned expansion. Resource navigation and the existing parent pathway are available starting points; enrollment in a staffed Scholars cohort is not yet offered through this page.

FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS

Notice a change? Start a conversation early.

These are possible reasons to check in—not a diagnosis, a risk score, or proof your child will leave school.

Attendance changes

Frequent absences or a sudden change in routine may mean a student needs support.

Academic concerns

Falling behind in assignments, credits, or classes can be a reason to ask questions early.

Connection & belonging

Withdrawing from activities, losing motivation, or feeling disconnected deserves a supportive conversation.

Life barriers

Transportation, work, food, housing, or family responsibilities may interfere with school.

Parent check-in: What have you noticed?

Select any areas where you would like to offer your teen more support. No names, grades, or student records are collected here. Your selections are not stored or sent to anyone.

How parent early-warning support will work

With appropriate permissions, future parent check-ins can record family-observed concerns, suggest timely questions for the school, and offer local supports. Any attendance or academic alerts require an approved school integration or information the parent chooses to provide. No automatic alerts, student risk scores, or school data monitoring are active on this page.

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A CONNECTED PATHWAY

If school becomes difficult, students don't lose their Onward support.

When the family reports serious difficulty staying enrolled or progressing, an authorized navigator can help review supports at the current school first. If the student actually leaves school or a different educational path becomes appropriate, the family can choose to explore Ready Set Onward's re-engagement, diploma, credential, and workforce resources. No student is automatically moved, withdrawn, or reclassified by RSO Scholars.

Explore Ready Set Onward options

Every scholar deserves someone in their corner.

Families can start with the existing Parent & Guardian Center. Schools, mentors, employers, and community organizations can explore partnerships with Ready Set Onward.

Ready to stop searching and start moving?Answer a few simple questions and get your first Onward Route. No transcript or ID needed to get started.
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Two sides. One movement.

Find support—or help someone find it.

Ready Set Onward connects people whose education was interrupted with real next steps, while giving schools, workforce programs, employers, and community organizations a trusted way to participate.

Learners & families

I need a path forward.

Tell us what you need, what is getting in the way, and what you want next. We will help organize education, training, work, and local support options around your life.

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Organizations

We want to join the movement.

Claim your organization, verify programs, help learners understand what you offer, and become part of a growing Ohio re-engagement and opportunity network.

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