Hope Shines

Life enhancement & academic development (lead) - this program is Hope Shines after-school program. Its goal is to keep students engaged in learning during and in between school terms. The program meets after school at the learning center and students get help with schoolwork and assistance and guidance for national exams. Once a week on saturdays the students and are taught various evolving curriculum (developed by u.s. based education professionals) in science, math, english speaking, and career development (for s5 s6 students). At each saturday session, students reconvene for a nutritionally balanced lunch, which provides energy and nutrients to help them grow and similarly a healthy snack is offered after-school. During the course of lead throughout the year, students attend field trips to places that relate to the curriculum.

Summer camp - the Hope Shines summer camp program lasts for one week between school terms and strives to combine imagination with education by providing multiple fun-filled, engaging modules that take the student out of their comfort zone. An ever-changing curriculum from year-to-year is designed with active learning in mind. Modules in arts & crafts, engineering, global geography, english speaking, sports/play activities, health & hygiene, career development, and dance can be taught on any given year depending on the unique needs of the campers. During the week, their mentors promote can-do attitudes and encouragement in an effort for the students to gain confidence to one day become someone outstanding in society.

Basic needs for education - this program pays for qualified students school fees, school uniforms, school supplies, and health insurance and is a large contributor to achieving our objective of reducing the dropout rate of students in the district. To remain in this program, students are required to achieve an above average grade report each term, consistently attend and participate in the other Hope Shines programs during the year, display a willingness to learn, and act in good conduct in all times.