Objectives

· Listen to students and teach them to respect themselves and others. Self-esteem is continuously raised to new levels.

· Teach the students the importance of education and how to study. Special tutoring programs provide assistance for students in problem subject areas. Help prepare students for district, state and pre-college testing programs.

· Prepare students for college. Assist students with essays and applications.

· Work with students in truancy, harassment, diversity issues and policies and anger/stress management programs. Teach students how to avoid becoming victims to teen pregnancy, gangs, alcohol and drugs and other anti-social behaviors.

· Prepare students to enter the workplace by teaching them how to write resumes, dress appropriately and interview effectively.

· Teach students to be aware of other people's suffering by performing local, national and global community service projects throughout the year.

· Teach students to be responsible for their actions and to face the consequences of those actions.

· Help bridge the communication gap and involve parents in the development of their student through the organization's programs.