OUR MISSION
Our mission is to empower students to graduate from high school and go on to higher education.
Our mission is to empower students to graduate from high school and go on to higher education.
Teens Act continues to provide its services consistent with school district, local university, community and state directives.
As noted at the Provo School district website at
https://provo.edu/category/news/coronavirus-disease-2019/
District News : Coronavirus Disease 2019 "The rapid outbreak of the COVID-19 has had a considerable impact on our daily routine. We are working in coordination with local, county and state officials who have expertise in this area. In this very dynamic and fluid situation, we want to make sure you have the latest information."
Further updates from Teens Act will continue to be consistent with school district, local university, community and state directives. Any additional information will be posted here.
Because Teens Act continues to receive support form university, college and community members we have developed the following Operational Statement.
Teens Act will continue to provide its services to students including offering internship (and other work, volunteer and support) opportunities this spring and summer. These opportunities will be managed through digital systems for program oversight, delivery of instruction, mentoring and support services.
As noted at the Provo School district website at
https://provo.edu/category/news/coronavirus-disease-2019/
District News : Coronavirus Disease 2019 "The rapid outbreak of the COVID-19 has had a considerable impact on our daily routine. We are working in coordination with local, county and state officials who have expertise in this area. In this very dynamic and fluid situation, we want to make sure you have the latest information."
Further updates from Teens Act will continue to be consistent with school district, local university, community and state directives. Any additional information will be posted here.
Because Teens Act continues to receive support form university, college and community members we have developed the following Operational Statement.
Teens Act will continue to provide its services to students including offering internship (and other work, volunteer and support) opportunities this spring and summer. These opportunities will be managed through digital systems for program oversight, delivery of instruction, mentoring and support services.
Based in Provo Utah, Teens Act currently operates in Provo High School, Independence High School, and Timpview High School. We work to improve graduation rates and outcomes for students and families, and to address the dropout challenge facing our students. In Utah, the overall statewide dropout rate was 11% in the 2017 school year, and the graduation rate was 86%. Throughout the US each year, approximately 1.3 million students fail to graduate high school, more than half of whom are from minority groups. This means that two students dropout of high school every minute. Not only does this create a huge reduction in earning power for these students, but it creates many problems for those students, their families and society as a whole. Students who drop out are more likely to live in poverty and have a lower quality of life. A report from the documentary series Front-line claims that dropouts cost society an average of $300,000 per year. Utah has not been immune from this educational challenge, and that is where Teens Act steps in. It is clear that there is a problem and we are helping to increase the number of students who graduate high school through an educational “triple focus”:
- Student Success (an elective class taken during school along with group and individual student support)
- Parent Support Program
- After-School Tutoring Program
We focus on students who are struggling academically (a GPA of 2.5 or less) who are first-generation college-bound, and are from low-income environments (qualify for free and/or reduced lunch). Using our educational triple focus with a specialized curriculum, mentor support and other practices and methods such as motivational speakers, campus tours, and third-party partnerships with colleges and universities, community businesses and partner organizations we ensure that participants in our program have the best possible chance to succeed.
Teens Act has always supported students in their academic, leadership and life skill development. Students learn Achievement, Character and Tenacity (ACT) along with other success skills. Through our work students learn about academic readiness for college as measured by ACT (American College Testing). The work of Teens Act is to help student to act and become successful in school and life.
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