Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- YMOE/YWOE may qualify for Scholarships to Seminole State College for participating in the program.
- 95% of YMOE/YWOE Seniors are on track for graduation
- 95% of the Seniors have qualified for College or Vocation Training (PASS the SAT and ACT)
- 80% of the Seniors have a 2.7 gpa or above
- 80% of the Seniors have perfect attendance
- Some of our Juniors and Senior participate in College Dual-Enrollment classes
- YMOE/YWOE is an Elective Course for Graduation: Career Readiness & Life Skill Class at five high schools
- Five Schools have YMOE/YWOE, Seminole, Lyman, Winter Springs, Lake Howell and Lake Mary
- Over 400 Students are in the program
- Course offers: Parent Support, Guest Speakers, Mentors, Preparation ACT & SAT, Employability Skills, Tutorial & Academic Support, Professional Development Skills, and Life Skills
- Community Service: Sharing Center, Can Food Drive and Clothing Drive for homeless students, Cleaning local communities and streets, volunteer at the Senior Citizenship Home. Fundraisers: Hatti, American Cancer Society, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Voters Registration
- AT&T awarded YMOE/YWOE with $25,000 in 2014-15
- The Orlando Magic awarded YMOE/YWOE with $25,000 in 2015-16
- 50 Lenovo Computers were awarded to the program
- Field Trips: College & Business Tours, The Florida Classic Football Game, MLK Parade, Zora Neale' Festival, Kennedy Space Center, Rotary Youth Leader Academy
If you have any questions, contact YWOE Instructor latonya_thomas@scps.k12.fl.us (407) 320-5150