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YMCA and BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - personnel, facilities.
<br />CABARRUS SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER - community service opportunities.
<br />N. C. DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE - staff training, evaluation.
<br />HEALTHY CABARRUS - programs for students on HIV-AIDS and pregnancy prevention.
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<br />7. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.
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<br /> "Study Buddies" - assist with homework daily or weekly.
<br /> Tutors - target specific needs of students in academic areas
<br /> Mentor specific students - involves a commitment of one year
<br /> Provide and serve snacks.
<br />'Lead enrichment activities - chess, self defense, consumer awareness, first aid, book club,
<br />aerobics, running, dance, music, manners, sewing, public speaking1 bird watching, geology,
<br />dog training, hedtage awareness, swimming, art, crafts, photography, stamp, baseball cards,
<br />or coin collecting, woodworking, bicycling, skill development in baseball, basketball, football,
<br />track, and volleyball, and any number of hobbies and activities that may become a life-long
<br />avocation.
<br />Participate in student selected community service activities.
<br />Share personal experiences that would widen students' horizons - travel, career, community
<br />involvement, dealing with challenges, etc.
<br />Videographer - assist students in filming activities of program for presentation to community.
<br />Marketing consultant.
<br />Grant writedFund raiser.
<br />Bus Driver.
<br />Serve as an advocate for the program within the community.
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<br />8. OTHER.
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<br /> Last year 41% of the students enrolled in our program came from families with a single parent
<br />or from "blended" families in which remarriage has occurred. 7% lived with guardians or other
<br />relatives. 98% of the students had no one at home in the afternoon after school. Twenty-nine percent
<br />(29%) of our participants are on scholarship, paying no fees. The busy family schedule and economic
<br />stress has an impact on the students.
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<br /> One of the strengths of our program is that the staff is selected on the basis of professional
<br />experience, ability to relate in a caring, supportive manner with children of this age, and the facility to
<br />give appropriate guidance in decision making, problem solving, and behavior management. Adults
<br />see the potential in youth, not just their problems. We are very proud of our Iow employee turnover
<br />rate. This provides security for our students and continuity for the program operation.
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<br /> The administration of the schools has given full cooperation to the program, allowing virtually
<br />unlimited access to all facilities and equipment of the school. The communication about students has
<br />been two-way, which promotes an atmosphere of understanding and support. This collaborative effort
<br />allows the program to serve the students, their families and the community as a whole.
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<br /> Our goal of implementing the new All Stars curriculum will aid our staff in providing guidelines
<br />for students to model goal setting, positive and non-violent behaviors, problem solving skills, and
<br />handling tough situations, as well as providing parents effective parenting strategies to handle unique
<br />problems that come with the middle school age child.
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