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· Scored an increase in both math and reading grade-level proficiency in NC SOS programs with minority participants making significantly greater improvements than white students. · Have improved behavior as surveyed by math and reading teachers, noting over 41% students demonstrated improvement. Students enrolling are from targeted populations but with open enrollment to all. Parents, school personnel and the Department of Social Services recommend students to the program who are at dsk because of academic difficulties, behavior problems, high suspension rate, poor attendance or being home alone after school. The # of children enrolled in SOS/Summer PACK by year are: 1996 107; 1997 166; 1998 150; 1999 119 .; 2000 130 .; 2001 172 .; 2002 108 . (In 2002, a new middle school opened which diminished the total school enrollment at our sites.) The program is designed to serve an enrollment of 20-30 students at each school with a student to staff ratio of 12:1. In addition, students have access to after school tutoring by classroom teachers. Students with working parents are more easily able to participate in athletics and school extra curricular activities. Volunteers assist with homework, enrichment and recreational activities. Students in our program are able to have interactions with a large number of interested, caring adults. We strive to improve the physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of young people; to involve community volunteers and to enhance collaboration among agencies that provide community resources for children. Each day, students choose from a variety of nutritious snacks. Mondays through Thursdays feature one hour per day of supervised homework time and also time for enrichment that includes computer and logical thinking skill development as well as academic and cultural activities. Students help set guidelines for daily behavior and the consequences involved as well as help plan, organize and lead program and service learning activities. Students are provided with opportunities for career exploration through the Learning for Life curriculum and community involvement through service learning. The structured, yet inviting environment challenges and guides students to set goals, to plan, and to excel. Students participate with the staff and parents in goal setting and periodic evaluation of their school successes. Activities are clustered around theme-based program modules that combine academics, physical fitness, and life skills into fun and challenging programs. Certification is given upon the successful completion of the study skill and time management modules. Students may participate in the Time to Read literacy improvement curriculum and well as the Accelerated Reader program. Fun Fridays reward students with special activities and field trips to become acquainted with the resources in the community. Family Fun Nights allow students to plan and prepare food and activities for family members to share together. A Recognition and Awards Night is held annually to recognize individual achievement and group accomplishments. Daily contact is made with parents or guardians to give the opportunity to assess activities of the day, provide support for the family, and serve as a liaison for the school, child and family. 4-H SOS Goldminers emphasize a student/family focus that utilizes school and community support to help integrate our youth to become good citizens and valuable leaders. With the continued excellent cooperation and support of the administration and staff at Mount Pleasant and Concord Middle Schools as well as our other collaborating agencies, 4-H SOS Goldminers can continue to guide at-risk youth to more successful lives.