CHARLESTON PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD
1834 SUMMERVILLE AVENUE SUITE 200, CHARLESTON, SC 29405 www.charlestonpromise.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: CHARLESTON PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE RESIDENTS IN CHARLESTON'S NECK ARE ENGAGED IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND EVERY CHILD IS ON TRACK TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL WITH THE ABILITIES NECESSARY TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE, THE MILITARY OR THE WORKFORCE.

EXPANDED LEARNING TIME PROGRAMS:OUR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS OPERATE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND USE INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES TO CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP FOR APPROXIMATELY 250 STUDENTS IN GRADES PRE-K THROUGH FIFTH. DURING THE ACADEMIC BLOCK, CERTIFIED TEACHERS WORK WITH SMALL GROUPS OF STUDENTS TO SUPPORT THEM IN THE COMPLETION OF THEIR HOMEWORK AND PRACTICE SKILLS LEARNED IN SCHOOL DAY LESSONS. DURING THE EXTRACURRICULAR ENRICHMENT BLOCK, STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THAT INCREASE FINE MOTOR SKILLS, BROADEN STEM SKILLS, AND EXPOSE THEM TO ALL FORMS OF ART. THE SUMMER PROGRAMS SERVE ABOUT 200 STUDENTS AND INCLUDE SMALL GROUP LEARNING, EXTRACURRICULAR ENRICHMENT AND FIELD TRIPS. STUDENTS IN THESE PROGRAMS DEMONSTRATE FEWER BEHAVIORAL INCIDENCES AND IMPROVED ATTENDANCE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE COMPARED TO THEIR PEERS.

SCHOOL DAY SUPPORTS:PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS, AND STUDENTS IN THE CHARLESTON PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS BEYOND THOSE OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. CHARLESTON PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERS WITH THE PRINCIPALS TO DETERMINE THE GREATEST NEEDS FOR THE SCHOOLS AND THEN PARTNERS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, CULTURE-BUILDING PROGRAMS, AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.CPN PAID FOR A FOCUS FACILITATOR AT MARY FORD TO BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL STUDENTS AND FACULTY. THE FOCUS FACILITATOR WORKS ONE ON ONE WITH STUDENTS DURING BEHAVIOR INCIDENTS TO HELP THEM SELF-REGULATE AND RETURN TO CLASS. THE FOCUS FACILITATOR ALSO WORKS WITH TEACHERS TO HELP THEM BETTER MANAGE BEHAVIORAL INCIDENTS SO THE CLASS ISN'T DISRUPTED.THE PRINCIPAL AT SANDERS-CLYDE USED HER FUNDING FOR AN ELEMENTS OF WRITING TUTOR, AND AN INSTRUCTURE MASTERY CONNECT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDED TEACHERS WITH EFFECTIVE SKILLS FOR TEACHING STUDENTS TO READ. ADDITIONALLY, THE PRINCIPAL HIRED A CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT TO REVIEW ALL EDUCATION MATERIALS BEING USED BY TEACHERS.

COMMUNITY AND PARENT ENGAGEMENT:ENSURING NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS HAVE A SEAT AT THE DECISION-MAKING TABLE IS A PRIORITY FOR CHARLESTON PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD. THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COUNCIL MEETS REGULARLY TO PLAN RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES, GATHER INFORMATION, AND HOST DISCUSSIONS ON TOPICS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THE RESIDENTS. THIS YEAR'S GOAL WAS TO CO-EMPOWER RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO BECOME OUTSPOKEN AND INTENTIONAL ADVOCATES FOR THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD. CPN AND THE COUNCIL HOSTED TWO MISEDUCATION OF GENTRIFICATION EVENTS WITH OVER 250 ATTENDEES AND A TOTAL OF 300 RESIDENTS WERE INVOLVED IN OUR WORK.CHARLESTON PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD HOSTS A SERIES OF FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NIGHTS TO ENGAGE SCHOLARS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE SCHOOL AND STUDENT LEARNING. THESE NIGHTS ARE DONE IN COLLABORATION WITH CORPORATIONS SUCH AS BOEING AND MERCEDES-VANS WHO CREATE FUN SCIENCE PROJECTS THAT THE FAMILIES CAN COMPLETE TOGETHER. OTHER FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NIGHTS INCLUDE LITERACY PROGRAMS AND A SOCIAL STUDIES BOWL. BENEFITS RECEIVED FROM THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE FAMILY TIME TOGETHER WHILE PARTICIPATING IN STEM EVENTS, EXPOSURE TO THE FUTURE POSSIBILITIES IN SCHOOL AND CAREER, AND A NICE HOT MEAL PROVIDED BY CPN.

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