YOUTH
ACHIEVEMENT
PROGRAM
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MISSION
STATEMENT
The
Youth
Achievement
Program
(YAP)
at Woodside
High School will assist and support
participating students and their families
in a holistic manner to enable the students
to be and feel more successful in school,
social relationships, their communities
and their lives.
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We
achieve our mission by... 
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Helping students to assess their learning
styles, academic strengths and weaknesses
and to develop strategies for educational
competence.
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Advocating
for students while working closely with
parents, teachers, other school resource
staff and community agencies.
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Providing after-school Homework Coaching
- M, W, Th 2:15-5:30.
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Providing
after-school and weekend enrichment activities,
field trips and workshops.
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Providing
parent education and support.
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Connecting
youth and families to school and community
resources.
H
ow our program works...
Woodside students
are referred to YAP
by teachers, school administrators, self-referrals
or by one of the local collaborating law enforcement
agencies. The youth and their families are
given an overview of the program and the participation
guidelines as set forth by the school or referring
agencies. Confidentiality is respected at all
times. Next, with the family and youths participation,
a plan of action and involvement is developed.
Depending on the
needs of the family and the youth, services
may include, tutoring (homework coaching), mentoring
by a caring adult with similar interests and
making connections to school activities as well
as recreational, community service and job opportunities.
Classes and workshops on academic and life skills
are also offered. Participating students meet
regularly with YAP
coordinators who provide support
as needed and monitor the students attendance
and participation in the various
YAP sponsored activities. Families
are encouraged to participate in parenting classes,
and receive assistance, if desired, in negotiating
the school system and connections to other social
services.
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