TWO-DAY JUMP SUCCESS PROGRAM GIVES STUDENTS A HEAD START

The transition from middle school to high school can be a challenging time for students – especially for those minority students who may have struggled during their middle school experience.  With support from a grant, the Davenport Community Schools is hosting a special two-day JUMP Success Program at all three district high schools for a target group of students.

This “head start” on the school year will feature the basics like school tours, an opportunity to find and open your locker, special orientation on the ‘ins and outs’ of high school life and a chance to meet some new friends.  The program also provides special help with math and reading study tips, a new school planner for every student and an assigned school ambassador to support them throughout the school year.  Each student also receives a backpack filled with school supplies.

The JUMP Success program is today and Friday and West High School from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. both days, on August 15 and 16 at North High from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the 15^th and from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. on the 16^th (day will end with a cook-out), and on August 18 and 19 at Central from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. both days.  It is expected that approximately 30 to 40 students will participate at each site. 

For more information, please contact Ellen Reilly at 336-3832.