The Enrichment Program In-School Implementation

The Enrichment Program In-School Implementation is incorporated into schools as an after-school program or an extracurricular club.

•Suitable for junior high and high school students

*The class size generally range is from 2-20 students. 

• The target audience is both male and female students in grades 7 through 12. 

• The students that attend the class are identified by teachers and/or school administration. 

• *At a minimum, the class meets two hours per week. The duration of the class is a full school year. Summer enrichment is also available.

• *Class length varies depending on the school and the school’s bell schedule. 

• Weekly lesson plans guide the instruction of the class. 

• A five to seven minute “relax and focus” period at the start of class allow students to mentally unwind, relax and prepare to focus on the lesson. 

• A weekly rotating student co-facilitator will assist in leading the class; this encourages student involvement, engagement and leadership.

• Grade-level appropriate Project Based Learning assignment is incorporated at the conclusion of each lesson. 

• *Students make entries into their journals on the objective for the week. Journal entries allow students to track their progress and see their improvements at the conclusion of the program. 

• Class notes, weekly objectives and resources are online via Google Docs for the reference of both students and parents/guardians.

• To encourage parent involvement, short practice scenarios on class objectives are utilized as optional home assignments.

• In-class interactive learning and role-playing of real life scenarios help students to learn, understand and retain the skills associated with Social Emotional Learning and Conflict Management. 

• Quizzes, tests and formal grades are omitted from the class in order to remove pressure and allow students to engage in the class through interaction and conversation. Evaluation of the students’ understanding of the objectives is conducted through observation of the role-playing activities and a standardized instrument named the Devereux Students Strengths Assessment.

*Adjustable based on the needs of the school.