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The Rites of Passage programs for boys and girls are designed to guide,
inform, and inspire youth in their transition from adolescence to
adulthood. Students in middle school are taken through a series of
activities and steps that allow them to demonstrate their abilities to
be successful academically and socially. We believe that when children
are able to see themselves being successful, they begin to believe in
themselves and they can set ambitious goals, including completing high
school and college. Emphasis is placed on mastering those skills and
responsibilities that come with adulthood - self discipline, academic
success, leadership, knowledge of history and culture, family values,
self-esteem, and health and community service.
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The Rites of Passage programs have the following components:
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- Knowledge of culture and history
- Assistance with academics
- Community service
- Changing values and behaviors - Leadership; Health; Conflict Resolution; Self-Esteem
- Respect for self, families, and community
- Parent involvement
- Adult relationships
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Rites of Passage is programmed separately for boys and girls. Parents,
mentors, and educators guide adolescents through the process of becoming
self-affirming and confident young adults. Successfully completing the
Rites of Passage steps and activities lets the young people know that
they can accomplish goals through consistent and hard work. The program
objectives of the Rites of Passage programs are straightforward and
simple � to continue to reduce the high levels of unexcused absences,
suspensions, tardiness, and truancy of student participants in the Rites
of Passage programs.
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© 2007 WE WIN Institute Inc.
