| Association of Village PRIDE, Inc. |
| "It takes a whole village to raise a child" --African Proverb |
| Rites of Passage Middle School Program |
| "It is our responsibility as adults to insure that every child and every youth have the right and the opportunity to achieve their highest potential" |
Major Goals of the Rites of Passage Program:
- Cultivate leadership
- Promote pro-social skills
- Encourage healthy decisions
- Encourage academic excellence
- Support students to become active leaders in school, community and faith organizations
- Develop healthy problem solving skills
- Develop a healthy plan for their future
- Nurture, build and support the following character traits:
- Responsibility, Self-Respect, Integrity, Honesty, Reliability, Compassion for others,
Patience, Respect for others, Self-Determination, Dedication, Confidence,
Cooperation, Self-motivation, Persistence
We try to reach the above goals through the following methods:
High expectations, Group meetings, Individual assignments, Using an active curriculum, Journal
entries, Home assignments, Enriching activities, Field trips, Special presentations, Service learning
projects, Peer mentoring/leadership, Leadership opportunities, Self-reflection, Active involvement
Active participation in the school, community, faith organizations and home along with community
service are cornerstone components of leadership. All participants are required to earn incentive
hours every month that highlights their participation and service. Please see information about the
Incentive Program, which details how and what students can do to earn incentive hours. In addition,
AVP sponsors several community service projects and field trips throughout the year in which the
students can participate.
Community Service: Middle school students are required to complete a minimum of 5
community service hours per month. Community service is defined as a student giving their time and
energy to help the community in some way without receiving any compensation.
community service hours per month. Community service is defined as a student giving their time and
energy to help the community in some way without receiving any compensation.