. >> hey, ms. leach. >> ms. leach: how are you, sweety?- sex dorms with strict rules-- no television and no facebook. the days start early, 6:00 am, and classes run from 8:00 to 4:00. then, there's study hall, extra- curriculars, and tutoring. the day ends at 10:00. >> anthony, let's go, it's lights out. >> anthony: all right. >> pitts: this kind of structure and support is new to many of these students. >> okay, so this is the quad... >> pitts: what's also new is visiting college as early as middle school. these eighth graders went to see american university in washington, d.c. it's all part of reminding them of their end goal. listen to these juniors. show of hands if you're absolutely confident that you're a) going to college, and b) going to graduate college? he's got both arms up, he's so sure. ( laughter ) >> seed imbeds college and success and commitment into our minds on a daily basis. it's like we build, and we live and we grow into scholars. >> pitts: scholars... now, did you have that confidence before you got here, or did...? >