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How HW-SC works
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Students voluntarily enroll beginning in grades 7 – 9.
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HW-SC provides long-term, comprehensive support services for home, school and work through high school graduation.
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High school graduates receive continuing services two years post-high school.
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HW-SC school-based youth advocates work with up to 30 youth each to:
- – build strong relationships with school personnel and family members
- – prepare an Individual Development Plan
- – build a long-term mentoring relationship
- – model positive behaviors
- – coordinate support services, program elements, and youth employment training
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HW-SC provides academic and non-academic enrichment activities using:
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– Teen Outreach Program (TOP) evidence-based curriculum proven to help students improve academic performance and reduce teen pregnancy
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– Career, planning and placement topic areas, including how to develop homework, study, and test taking skills, career exploration, college preparation, and social and life skills training
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HW-SC partners provide part-time employment.
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Scholarships provided by local foundations, employers, and higher education partners are incentives for students to perform to their full academic potential and conduct themselves responsibly.
If you don't find the information you are looking for please contact the HFA Marketing Office by phone at (585) 256-7544 or by e-mail at jbacci@hillside.com.
