IMPACT
In the last several years, we have served hundreds of students who were at risk of dropping out.
In 2015 Teens Act was recognized as a Bright Spot by the White House Initiative on Education Excellence for Hispanics for the work we do in helping students in Provo! This is an incredible honor for our program!
2017-2018
Teens Act continued its support of students at IHS while starting it’s first elective class there, continued it’s elective class at Provo High School and also piloted an elective class at Valley High School in the Jordan School District. We also solidified our partnership at UVU and started our partnership with Salt Lake Community College (SLCC).
Teens Act also started a College (UVU) Connections program as part of our Continuing Success services. During the Winter Semester at PHS we started using UVU students to mentor seniors from Provo High to prepare them to graduate and go onto attend UVU, or another post secondary program of their choice.
During the summer we continued the College Connections program and invited more students from PHS, and IHS to participate. For the first time in our history we began providing services to Timpview High School (THS) students. We also continued our summer Senior Support Program which we had piloted during in the previous summer at IHS. Our summer College Connection and Senior Support Programs were both coordinated by Summer Associate Vista’s. Funding for their work was provided by AmeriCorps grants through the United Way of Utah County.
At this point in time Teens Act had served over 600 high school students who were at risk of dropping out.
Teens Act applied for and was awarded a $10,000 Provo City Community Development Block Grant for the 2018-19 school year. We are supported by a number of businesses and corporations and hope to increase our partnerships with others so that we can continue this vital work to empower more students toward higher education.
Teens Act continued its support of students at IHS while starting it’s first elective class there, continued it’s elective class at Provo High School and also piloted an elective class at Valley High School in the Jordan School District. We also solidified our partnership at UVU and started our partnership with Salt Lake Community College (SLCC).
Teens Act also started a College (UVU) Connections program as part of our Continuing Success services. During the Winter Semester at PHS we started using UVU students to mentor seniors from Provo High to prepare them to graduate and go onto attend UVU, or another post secondary program of their choice.
During the summer we continued the College Connections program and invited more students from PHS, and IHS to participate. For the first time in our history we began providing services to Timpview High School (THS) students. We also continued our summer Senior Support Program which we had piloted during in the previous summer at IHS. Our summer College Connection and Senior Support Programs were both coordinated by Summer Associate Vista’s. Funding for their work was provided by AmeriCorps grants through the United Way of Utah County.
At this point in time Teens Act had served over 600 high school students who were at risk of dropping out.
Teens Act applied for and was awarded a $10,000 Provo City Community Development Block Grant for the 2018-19 school year. We are supported by a number of businesses and corporations and hope to increase our partnerships with others so that we can continue this vital work to empower more students toward higher education.
2016-2017
In the last four years we have served over 500 students who were at risk of dropping out.
The 2016–2017 school year was a successful one. Our focus was on underclassmen. We served over 150 students at PHS. Thirty three percent of that group received direct classroom support and of that classroom group 80% were on the free or reduced-lunch program, 70 percent were ethnic minorities, 54 percent Hispanic.
We served over 80 students at IHS. Twenty five percent of that group received focused mentor support, all were on the free or reduced-lunch program, 55 percent were ethnic minorities, 63.6 percent were Hispanic.
The average Pass Rate for Teens Act students at PHS began at a 40% per student reporting. The average Pass Rate for Teens Act students at PHS ended at 78%.
The average Pass Rate for Teens Act students at IHS began at a 69%. The average Pass Rate for Teens Act students at IHS ended at a 80%.
Students comments regarding the class included these:
“I recommend this class to people that think they won’t be successful in life and those who want a second chance, because that is what it has given me.
Thank you."
“I loved my students success class because it was one of the only classes where the teachers actually made me feel like they cared about me and my education. It not only helped me with school, but in my personal life as well! This class, including the teachers, always had hope for me. I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity I had to be in that class.”
In the last four years we have served over 500 students who were at risk of dropping out.
The 2016–2017 school year was a successful one. Our focus was on underclassmen. We served over 150 students at PHS. Thirty three percent of that group received direct classroom support and of that classroom group 80% were on the free or reduced-lunch program, 70 percent were ethnic minorities, 54 percent Hispanic.
We served over 80 students at IHS. Twenty five percent of that group received focused mentor support, all were on the free or reduced-lunch program, 55 percent were ethnic minorities, 63.6 percent were Hispanic.
The average Pass Rate for Teens Act students at PHS began at a 40% per student reporting. The average Pass Rate for Teens Act students at PHS ended at 78%.
The average Pass Rate for Teens Act students at IHS began at a 69%. The average Pass Rate for Teens Act students at IHS ended at a 80%.
Students comments regarding the class included these:
“I recommend this class to people that think they won’t be successful in life and those who want a second chance, because that is what it has given me.
Thank you."
“I loved my students success class because it was one of the only classes where the teachers actually made me feel like they cared about me and my education. It not only helped me with school, but in my personal life as well! This class, including the teachers, always had hope for me. I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity I had to be in that class.”
2015-2016
In the last four years, we have served over 352 students who were at risk of dropping out. Of our eligible students, 91 percent achieved on-time graduation. Of graduated students, 43 percent of students that we were able to contact have moved on to higher education.
"I definitely feel differently about my future since I've been in the class. [The mentors] just showed that they’re there for me and they push me ... They help you with school stuff, help you to go to classes, do your work; it helps me a lot"
- Michael, Teens Act student
In the last four years, we have served over 352 students who were at risk of dropping out. Of our eligible students, 91 percent achieved on-time graduation. Of graduated students, 43 percent of students that we were able to contact have moved on to higher education.
"I definitely feel differently about my future since I've been in the class. [The mentors] just showed that they’re there for me and they push me ... They help you with school stuff, help you to go to classes, do your work; it helps me a lot"
- Michael, Teens Act student
2014-2015
In 2014-2015, we served approximately 90 underserved students and their parents at both Provo and Independence High Schools (including the entire sophomore class at Independence), implementing all three aspects of our College Preparation Course: the Student Success Class, Parent Support Program, and After School Tutoring.
67% of our students were ethnic minorities and of that, 84% were Hispanic. 73% of our students were on the free or reduced lunch program. Many of our students were from low-income families with no college education or were from families that are new to the United States and our education system.
In 2014-2015, we served approximately 90 underserved students and their parents at both Provo and Independence High Schools (including the entire sophomore class at Independence), implementing all three aspects of our College Preparation Course: the Student Success Class, Parent Support Program, and After School Tutoring.
67% of our students were ethnic minorities and of that, 84% were Hispanic. 73% of our students were on the free or reduced lunch program. Many of our students were from low-income families with no college education or were from families that are new to the United States and our education system.
Teens Act changed the life of Independence High student Kenny Whimpey. Kenny attended the National Academy of Future Physicians at Harvard, made possible by his participation in Teens Act.
On July 15, 2015; Teens Act collaborated with Timpanogos Elementary’s Parent Program to host a Parent’s Night Tour at UVU. There were 15 families in attendance to make it a huge success. Of those who attended, 12 of the 15 were hispanic. Most of the parents had not attended college themselves, the tour provided a way for them to get involved early in their child’s education. This event was able to get parents and students more excited and informed about college preparation for the future.
2013-2014
During the 2013-2014 school year, Teens Act worked in Provo High School, Independence High School and Jordan High School. Unlike previous years, we started an approved elective Student Success Class that is taken during the day in all three high schools.
Our class emphasized the importance of academics and college and taught students how to develop life skills. Each student was paired with a college mentor who was present in the class each day and help the student set goals. Guest speakers were an integral part of our curriculum, motivating students to do their very best.
In the Winter 2013 we made the decision to keep our program local and work with the students at Provo and Independence High. We added over 70 at-risk students, serving a total of 91 students, 81% of students were minority students, and we achieved a 90% attendance rate. At the end of the year 86% of the senior students graduated from high school, while some of them are still in high school. We also offered After School Tutoring and the Parent Support Program throughout the year.
During the 2013-2014 school year, Teens Act worked in Provo High School, Independence High School and Jordan High School. Unlike previous years, we started an approved elective Student Success Class that is taken during the day in all three high schools.
Our class emphasized the importance of academics and college and taught students how to develop life skills. Each student was paired with a college mentor who was present in the class each day and help the student set goals. Guest speakers were an integral part of our curriculum, motivating students to do their very best.
In the Winter 2013 we made the decision to keep our program local and work with the students at Provo and Independence High. We added over 70 at-risk students, serving a total of 91 students, 81% of students were minority students, and we achieved a 90% attendance rate. At the end of the year 86% of the senior students graduated from high school, while some of them are still in high school. We also offered After School Tutoring and the Parent Support Program throughout the year.