
The Achievement Academy and Kappa League provide a comprehensive mentoring pipeline for African American males in grades 7–12. The Achievement Academy serves 7th and 8th grade students, focusing on foundational life skills, self-confidence, and academic goal-setting during critical middle-school years, while Kappa League serves students in grades 9–12, emphasizing leadership development, college and career readiness, community service, and personal accountability. Together, the programs equip students with the tools needed to succeed academically, navigate real-world challenges, and develop into responsible, confident young men.

The Philly Achievement Academy (PAA) is an enrichment/mentoring program that begins in October of each year and concludes in June. This allows for synchronization with the academic year. Sessions, which run for ninety minutes, are scheduled on the second Wednesday of each month. Participants convene at the Kappa Achievement Center, 5521 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144.

No exceptions will be considered after the submission deadline!
Applications for 2025-2026 are now closed.
The Philadelphia Achievement Academy was founded at the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Achievement Center. The program started with about 20 students which made up of one group, Life Skills.
Brother DeAndre K. Jones started the program. Bother Jones was the first student to graduate from the Achievement Academy and later become a member of the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi. Brother Jones later served as the Vice President on the board of the Achievement Academy.
Because of growth in the academy, the program leaders decided to split the program into two groups, Life Skills and Youth Leadership.
The Achievement Academy formed a partnership with Germantown Friends School. The program began to hold all its sessions at the school going forward.
Brother Troy A. Robinson started the program. Brother Robinson was the second student to graduate from Achievement Academy and later become a member of the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi. Brother Robinson later served as the Vice President on the board of the Achievement Academy, and then Guide Right Chairman for the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter.
Under the leadership and direction of Brother Keith A. Earle, the Post Collegiate Achievement Academy Program (PCAAP) was established. The PCAAP was created to build a connection and mentor our students after graduation from high school and as they matriculate through college.
The Achievement Academy formed a partnership with Imhotep Charter High School. The program began to hold all its sessions at the school going forward. Because of growth in the academy, the program leaders decided to split the program into 3 groups: Life Skills, Youth Leadership and Kappa Leaguers.
In efforts to service the community in which we are located, the Achievement Academy program moved back to the original meeting location, The Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Achievement Center.



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