Friendship Skills

Vision
D2S / J.C.D. / C4C Educates and Empowers students to become productive members of society by embracing the Plan, Learn, Work, Grow value system.

Mission
To help Youth, Families and Communities reach their full potential.

D2S / J.C.D. / C4C Students (Plan . Learn . Work . Grow)

A person must plan for their future, learn new information and transferable skills, work s.m.a.r.t. towards their goals, and expect to grow expeditiously as result.

As students we actively engage in our learning and personal growth by:

*Having High Expectations
– Stepping up to the challenges offered in life such as rigorous electives and classes
– Striving to succeed at the highest level

*Communicating Effectively
– Expressing thoughts with clarity when speaking or writing
– Appreciating what others have to say by listening

*Appreciating Diversity
– Supporting multicultural clubs, activities and our communities
– Understanding we all have different experiences and respect for those differences

*Becoming Life-Long Learners
– Taking advantage of the programs/services that may relate to my interests
– Creating opportunities that reflect our interests and target

*Becoming confident individuals
– Asking questions and bringing up concerns to teachers / adults
– Participating in classroom discussions
– Recognizing that our opinions are all equally valuable
– Respecting each other’s opinions and feeling safe to share my own
– Becoming involved in school / community clubs, activities or athletics
– Recognition that F.E.A.R. is False Evidence Appearing Real

As parents we support our students academically and emotionally by:

*Staying aware and involved
– Monitoring grades, keeping in touch with school staff and Youth Empowerment Specialists
– Checking Homework
– Discussing my students school day with them
– Going to parent meetings
– Removing distractions
– Enrolling in J.C.D. / C4C Parent Empowerment Program

*Raising good citizens
– Getting student to school on time
– Give them responsibilities
– Believing in their abilities
– Trusting Them

*Encouraging their dreams
– Building their self-esteem/ self-efficacy
– Trusting their abilities
– Supporting their dreams – Big and small
– Having pride in them