PLANNED
ACTIVITIES OF THE JET FOUNDATION, INC
The
JET Foundation is continuing to make a profound difference in
our communities. Our latest news has to do with the announcement
of new and continued initiatives we have planned for 2010 - 2011.
Programs
will continue to be structured, offered in information and communications
technologies-enriched (ICT) environments while striving to provide
academic support activities enriched with identity affirming
experiences, that promote personal excellence. Linkages and
collaboration with community and academic expertise and resources
will enable JET The JET Foundation to expand its offerings with
a key focus on supporting academic achievement and community
building.
Two linkages of particular note are the:
Services
and activities will consist of:
Pre/post
program math skills assessments using the UCLA test
Small
group algebra instruction and tutoring by a qualified algebra
instructor, supported by adult tutor/mentors.
Tutoring
and instructional support in geometry and Algebra II.
Use
of online math, including algebra skill-building tools
Development
of individual academic plans focusing on required college preparatory
classes (A-G) through grade twelve.
Weekly
college preparation and planning workshops using the University
of California Gateways format
2-4 campus visits to four local colleges and universities.
Academic,
college, and financial aid planning workshops targeting participating
youth and their parents/guardians (held three times per year).
Tutor/Mentor
facilitated activities with a ratio of 1:5.
Development
of individual digital student portfolios highlighting student
work.
Group
multimedia projects demonstrating technology and academic knowledge
and skills gained, and support resources that will be disseminated
to all participants and their families, through the organizations
web site, and to other youth organizations.
The JET Foundation continually seeks ways to be an effective
enrichment to youth and has developed and incorporated as part
of its core curriculum a “cognitive
approach” to behavioral change. This “cognitive
approach” involves developing four basic “senses”
which when possessed by young people, builds self-esteem and
develop into responsible citizens and leaders.
These
senses are:
1)
A Sense of Belonging - an environment where young people know
they are welcome, where they fit in and are accepted
2)
A Sense of Usefulness - the opportunity to do something of value
3)
A Sense of Competence - creates a feeling of pride when young
people know they can do something and do it well
4)
A Sense of Power and Influence - a chance to be heard and influence
decisions
Lastly, the lastly The JET Foundation will conduct yearly family
retreat(s) Stay and Thrive: In
School In Leadership in Life; Roadmap for Student and Parent
Success that will focus on bringing the family
together to encompass the above topics as well as address serious
issues of the day that by being informed will bring the family
closer together.
If
you are a small company or an individual who would like to donate
what you can please click on the Donation button below.
If
you represent a large corporation or simply want to determine
how you or your company can collaborate with The JET Foundation
we encourage an initial meeting, either in person or over the
phone. Please EMAIL
us or call 310-242-1339
today. A representative of The JET Foundation will be contacting
you shortly to arrange this meeting.
Sometimes
in life and in business decisions really are simple. This is
one of them.
