Organization Accomplishments

Participants in SHCDP have experienced numerous achievements, including increased self-esteem, increased respect for adult guidance and authority, recognition of the importance of community service, improved report card grades, increased involvement in school activities and leadership roles in and out of school, enhanced critical thinking skills, and improved social interaction with peers and adults. These accomplishments are summarized in the following outcomes:

• 40% of the students enrolled in A-STEP in grades 1-8 are consistently on the academic honor roll.
• 35% of A-STEP participants showed improvement in the areas of reading and mathematics as indicated by report card data received in June 2006.
• Less than 10% of program participants receive failing grades in reading or math.
• 75% of our participants have attended our programs for two years or more.
• 70% of the participants in the YEP (Youth Employment Program) were involved in one of our other programs as elementary/middle school students.
• 75% of the participants in the YEP are on the academic honor roll.
• 100% of the twelfth grade participants in YEP during both our 05-06 and 06-07 now attend or are preparing to attend institutions of higher education.
• 50% of the students in our preschool program attend A-STEP and SEP once they enter kindergarten.
• 60% of A-STEP participants in grades 3, 5 and 8 who took the 2006 PSSA are proficient or advanced in math and 65% are proficient in reading (higher percentages than school district averages).
  

Schenley Height's Mission

The Goals of Schenley Heights