Location:
Caruthersville Missouri
Objective:
The LUCE Youth at Risk Program in Caruthersville objective is to assist
participants in the program to succeed in school and in life. We have adopted
one of the “Show Me” State educational performance standards,
“Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to
make decisions and act as responsible members of society," as our main goal. In
addition, we work closely with our students’ public school teachers to decide
which of the “Show Me” knowledge standards our program can assist
our students with.
Summary:
We operate an after school program normally with 45 youth
attending. In the after school program we conduct three rotating classes with 15
students in each class. One class will be conducted on life or character skills,
one class on basic computer skills, and one class will be conducted assisting
students improve their understanding of the Missouri knowledge standards and
assisting the students with their homework.
Pictures are from “Internet Search”
learning activity where students learn how to search the Internet for and
acquire valuable information while playing an enjoyable game with rewards. These
pictures are from our 2004 Summer Program where the subject matter was Black
History. For example, did you know that the first President of the USA was
really a black man named John Hanson? These students do!
The Googles
The Yahoos
In the summer, we conduct a summer program with approximately 60 youth
attending. We have the same overall goal and objectives with the addition of
health and nutrition. We feed the students a balanced breakfast and lunch
obtained through the Delta Area Educational Opportunity Corporation, DAEOC. We
have four rotating classes rather then three. In the summer, we continue the
basic computer and life skills classes and we conduct physical education class
and an arts and craft class.
During our 2005 Summer program our youth created a web site which they use to
share information. You can view this site by clicking this link
Blue Tiger Cub Reporters Web Site.
Impact:
The impact of this program has been increased knowledge and skills indicated
by pre and posttest, observation, and by the actual grade cards of the youth
participating. Increased morale, willingness to learn, improved self-esteem, and
improved social skills have been noted.
For More Information, Contact:
Matthew Kronz, Program Assistant II
Lincoln Univ. Coop. Ext. Outreach Center
18th and Compress Rd.
Caruthersville, MO 63830
Phone: (573) 333-5309
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