ANNUAL REPORT 2018 - STS Academy

ANNUAL REPORT2018

P.O. Box 1355710 Black Diamond Street

Pittsburg, CA 94565www.stsacademy.orgSTS

Academy Annual Report 2013P O Box 1355710 Black Diamond StreetPittsburg, CA 94565 www.stsacademy.org

STS Academy Annual Report 2013P O Box 1355710 Black Diamond StreetPittsburg, CA 94565 www.stsacademy.org

STS ANNUAL REPORT 2018

OUR MISSION

STS Academy bridges the gap between inner- city youth who prosper and benefit from the public school system and those who struggle and sometimes fail. We help to bridge this gap by establishing frequent and direct communication between parents, teachers, students and STS. We refer to this communication as the ultimate partnership.

OUR VISION

A community that believes all children regardless of race, religion, or economic status should have the opportunity to receive the best education available.

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

STS Academy has 8 Elementary school sites, 3 Middle school sites, 1 High school site, and a 60 Civic Learning Center site. Average daily attendance throughout our programs is 1,639; we pride ourselves in academic support.

We were founded in 2004 by Jim and Delon Craft.

ABOUT STS ACADEMY

Table of ContentsMission Statement, Vision Origin .. 1

From the Leadership Team ............ 2

Who We Serve ................................ 3

Community Supporters...............4-5

Community Involvement/Full Circle........................................................ 6

Elementary & Middle School Program ......................................7-8

Pittsburg High Scool Afterschool Program ......................................... 9

Intramural Sports Program ......... 10

Sports Programs .....................11-12

The Leaning Center & Team Center...................................................... 14

Finance Report ............................. 15

2018 Sponsors

Diamond

Albert D. Seeno Construction CoSupervisor Federal Glover

Platinum

Winter ChevroletGaraventa EnterprisesMichael & Xochil Birch

Gold

100 Black MenPittsburg Atavities LeaugeRedwood Painting

Silver

EN AssociatesKiwanis of PittsburgDavillier Sloan, IncVernon GoingsEmerald HPC International


W elcome to our 2018 Annual Report. We are grateful for your interest in the critical work of STS Academy in Pittsburg, California.

Our Company Sites, School Sites and City Park Sites are special places that celebrate childhood and help youth realize their full potential. Each day before and after school and all day during the summer and school breaks, our staff ensure that each student participant feels heard, valued, loved and understood.

2018 was a very active year highlighted by an $80,000 grant from Wells Fargo to expand our mentoring program; in collaboration with the 100 Black Men of the Bay Area, our students’ participation in a national convention in Las Vegas; coding classes and Stride online Academic support at The Learning Center. We collaborated with Pittsburg Police Activities League to provide the San Francisco Giants Junior Giants baseball program (age 5-13) to our community and SAT preparation class for our college bound high school students. In collaboration with the Pittsburg Kiwanis Club we are able to provide the Camp Kiwanis summer program. The gardening and nutrition programs are provided due to a solid partnership with UC Davis. Our external CPA Company audit of bookkeeping and financial procedures performed by Michael R. Blanks CPA.

The most cherished memories are always related to the young people we serve and we commit ourselves too. Featured on the following pages are stories about youth in our programs.

STS’ collaboration with the Pittsburg Unified School District has led to a renewed standard of excellence and innovation for our youth. Graduation rates are up sharply, high school before and after school programming have increased by over 50%, middle and elementary school sports programs are operating at their absolute highest level ever. Programs operate from 15 separate sites, serving approximately 1,600 students each school day. Transportation is provided to and from various sites and for all sports competitions.

In addition to the expansion of our youth and teen programs, we’ve seen an increased impact on parents through our Family Outreach Initiative. Our network of partners has grown, which has increased our collective impact on the community. Our Family Outreach Initiative reinforces the impact of several organizations by pooling resources, and creating a comprehensive and unified effort to tackle the large scale issue of breaking the cycle of poverty and strengthening the family unit.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, and staff, we thank everyone who contributes their time, talent and financial resources to help make sure that our students are ready for life when they leave us at 18.

Melvin Davis, Jr. Board Chair

James L. Craft Executive Director


FROM THE LEADERSHIP TEAM


Ethnicity of Students

African American 16.40 %

Latino (a) 64.60 %

Caucasian 5.20 %

Asian 3.10 %

Pacific Islander 1.60 %

Filipino 4.70 %

Multi-Race 4.10 %

Gender

Male 51.00 %

Female 49.00 %

Free & Reduced Lunch

Students 76.30%

WHO WE SERVE

Highlands 4th grade class (pajama day)

Hillview 7th grade class

STS Academy serves a very diverse population. Our staff of over 100 mirrors the diversity of the students we serve in our

community. We offer a wide range of services; homework assistance, tutoring, mentoring, physical fitness, sports, sports competition, academic competition, vocational skills and training, as well as

participation in most community events and celebration.


MERL CRAFT Pittsburg City Council MemberSTS is a very valuable asset to the Pittsburg Community, serving over 1,600 youth daily in before and afterschool programs. In addition to providing these programs they have also established partnerships with other non-profits and community groups; First Baptist Church Youth Outreach, People Who Care, PAL, LMC College & others to obtain grant funding, provide resources and a reimbursement avenue from the 21st Century Learning Center to assist with subsidies to other groups in the community. Since 2006, STS has partnered with the Pittsburg Afterschool Collaborative to obtain over $4.5 million in funding for before and afterschool programming, summer day camps, job training and placement (ARRA), nutrition and health, mentoring and academics for the Pittsburg community.

DR. LAURA CANCIAMILLA Board Vice-President, PUSDSTS has been an active and constructive partner to our district throughout its history. STS works with our staff as well as our students to provide after school experiences that are aligned to their learning activities in school. This reinforces and strengthens our efforts to provide the best education for our students and our community and we appreciate and salute STS for their commitment to work with us with collaboration and dedication.

BRIAN ADDINGTON Chief of Police, Pittsburg, CAJuvenile arrests are at record-low numbers in no small part due to the work STS does within the Pittsburg community!

STEVEN GLAZER California State Senator, District 7STS Academy provides support and stability for students and families in Pittsburg. Their ‘before-and-after’ school programs, tutoring, homework assistance, and career-oriented training for high school students, complements and enhances the education provided by Pittsburg schools. The Academy’s Family Outreach Initiative, helps support parents and strengthen family unity. It is a great privilege to have an organization such as STS Academy in my district, and I look forward to working with them in the future.

MARK DESAULNIER U.S. Congressman Member, 11th DistrictPrograms like STS provide vital supports to students and families alike.The work done at these programs helps enhance a student’s ability to learn,grow, and thrive which makes them pillars of our community.

COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS


JIM FRAIZER California State Assemblyman, 11th Assembly DistrictCalifornia’s future is dependent on the quality of education our children receive in the classroom, at home and in the community. STS Academy’s invaluable programs before and after-school play a vital role in the educational attainment of Pittsburg youth by enhancing lessons learned in local schools, and by providing services children in their care need to thrive. Through their outstanding youth mentoring and employment programs, STS Academy is not only helping eliminate the achievement gap, but also making a positive difference in our region by growing the next generation of community leaders. I look forward to working with them for years to come.

JANET SCHULZE P.U.S.D. SuperintendentSTS Academy is an essential part of our community. By providing before and after school care, and complementing the academics students are learning during the day, STS provides not only a service and a safe place for students to be, they provide a truly engaging, learning and developmental experience for students. We are so very fortunate to have them in our community.

JUAN ANTONIO BANALES Mayor City of Pittsburg, CASTS Academy provides an essential role in Pittsburg, it focuses on the youth in our community. It not only provides a safe place but they teach and mentor each of these students. STS Academy goes above and beyond in looking for opportunities to increase services to the youth in our community through pursuit of grant funding and partnership with PUSD, City of Pittsburg and other non-profit organization. As a city leader I am thankful for the level of commitment that STS has provided in the past and continues to provide to the youth and the larger Pittsburg community.

FEDERAL GLOVER Contra Costa County Supervisor, District 5Community organizations are an essential part of our safety net, and service delivery continuum. STS Academy, has been, and continues to be, vital in providing needed services for the youth of Contra Costa County. The organization is more than a partner. They are leaders in changing thought processes and advancing the potential of our young women and men.

TIM GRAYSON California State Assemblyman, 14th Assembly DistrictBy providing children with a foundation for success that supplements in-class instruction, STS Academy has a meaningful and lasting impact in the lives of individual children, their families and our community. Because of their work to grow our youth into well-rounded women and men, our entire community owes STS a debt of gratitude. Instilling in children the confidence to ‘try their hardest and never give up’ will make California a better place to live, and I look forward to continuing to work with STS Academy.

COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS


STS Academy shapes minds, builds character and inspires youth to dream big and venture towards great horizons. STS Academy continues to give students a chance, a chance for success, especially those considered at-risk academically through mentorship and tutoring opportunities to support them to gain mastery of academic concepts that they are being held back by.

STS Academy helps break barriers, build bridges and stop at risk students from falling through the cracks. This is the reason why STS Academy is and continues to be the crown jewel for students and families in the City of Pittsburg. STS Academy was founded upon and continues to stand on principles and values that puts the needs of our students first. STS is impacting the lives of the students that are emerging as future leaders of our community. For me particularly, STS Academy added to the limited support system that I could rely on to support me in being successful throughout my High School and College life. This is what a model organization is

founded upon and continues to thrive by. I have been and will always be supportive of STS Academy for all that this organization has given me and many other students.

De’shawn Woolridge, Pittsburg Unified School District Board Member

STS Academy provides a safe and fun environment for Pittsburg’s youth. As one of the only comprehensive youth service providers in the city, STS is an integral component in providing vital extracurricular activities that support our youth and equip them for the future.

STS is truly a community organization that provides not only activities for our youth, but also creates jobs for Pittsburg residents. I am thankful for the investment that STS Academy has made in Pittsburg and confident that it will continue its success for years to come.

Jelani Killings, Vice Mayor City of Pittsburg, CA

FULL CIRCLE FORMER STUDENTS GIVE BACK

High School (9th 12th Grade)

The Program at Pittsburg High School is funded by the 21st Century Community Learning Center and is a collaboration of ten agencies known as the Pittsburg Afterschool Community Collaborative (PACC). Students participate in Driver’s Training, Teen2Teach, Tutoring, Mentoring, Auto Shop, Recording Studio, Culinary, Photo/Video Production, Youth Voice, Gardening, Community Service and more. Offsite programs are provided at Pittsburg Teen Center, PWC Youth Center and Pittsburg Environmental Center.

STS Academy shapes minds, builds character and inspires youth to dream big and venture towards great horizons. STS Academy continues to give students a chance, a chance for success, especially those considered at-risk academically through mentorship and tutoring opportunities to support them to gain mastery of academic concepts that they are being held back by. STS Academy helps break barriers, build bridges and stop at risk students from falling through the cracks. This is the reason why STS Academy is and continues to be the crown jewel for students and families in the City of Pittsburg. STS Academy was founded upon and continues to stand on principles and values that puts the needs of our students first. STS is impacting the lives of the students that are emerging as future leaders of our community. For me particularly, STS Academy added to the limited support system that I could rely on to support me in being successful throughout my High School and College life. This is what a model organization is founded upon and continues to thrive by. I have been and will always be supportive of STS Academy for all that this organization has given me and many other students.

De’shawn Woolridge, Pittsburg Unified School District Board President

De’shawn Woolridge and Jelani Killings former STS staff members are currently Elected Officials

Jelani Killings, Pittsburg City Councilmember

STS Academy provides a safe and fun environment for Pittsburg's youth. As one of the only comprehensive youth service providers in the city, STS is an integral component in providing vital extracurricular activities that support our youth and equip them for the future.

STS is truly a community organization that provides not only activities for our youth, but also creates jobs for Pittsburg residents. I am thankful for the investment that STS Academy has made in Pittsburg and confident that it will continue its success for years to come.

I have had the pleasure of partnering with the STS Academy in my role as the principal of Pittsburg High School for the past ten years. This program has provided a variety of opportunities for our students as part of our after school program. These opportunities have included culinary arts, forklift certification, drivers education, digital recording and auto shop to name, but a few. Our partnership with the STS Academy has allowed us to extend our after school offerings beyond the traditional academic programs. Many of our students have chosen careers and/or postsecondary education options based on their exposure to the wide-range of programs offered through the STS Academy in our after school program. I look forward to partnering with the STS Academy for many years to come!

Todd Whitmire, Principal Pittsburg High

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT


MIDDLE SCHOOL COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS – MLK, Hillview & Rancho Medanos

With programs in all PUSD elementary and middle schools, STS Academy is able to serve over 1,300 students per year. Students in our programs have access to a wide range of academic and enrichment activities as well as free meals twice a day and fresh produce provided by the food bank on a weekly bases.

ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM

• Kumon• Homework Intervention• Dual Immersion Tutoring• STEM• Coding and Robotics• Engineering Club• Gardening• Science Action Club


Theater and Performing Arts

Robotics and Coding

Programs Include:• Computers & Technology• Smart-Up Start-Up • Yearbook • Dance• Cheerleading• Step Teams• Theater & Performing Arts• Art

• Choir• Cooking• Etiquette Class• Multi Cultural Fair• Leadership• Student Council • Soccer• Basketball• Wrestling

• Football• Track and Field• Volleyball• Baseball• Softball• Martial Arts• Tennis• Yoga


ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM

Highlands Elementary – Twin Day (Spirit Week)

Hillview Middle School – Arts and Crafts

Willow Cove – Arts & Crafts

Marina Vista – Science

Foothill Elementary – Harvest Festival

Hillview Middle School – Before School Program – Game Room

Highlands Elementary – Jersey Day (Spirit Week)

Rancho Medanos Middle School – Band Club

Foothill Elementary - Dance Club team for breast cancer awareness

Parkside Elementary – Game Night



“Hello, My names is Mercedes Valladon and I am a student aid at the high school and also a parent of an high school student. I just want to say that STS Academy is a great place for

students to learn new skills that are not offered during the regular school day. When I heard about all the terrific programs that were being offered, I immediately signed my daughter up and also wanted to join the team. As a parent, we haven’t seen things like this since I was in

high school, and I am so happy it is here for the students. I hope it never goes away either. This program is great for our youth and community!”

—Mercedes Valldon, Pittsburg High- Student Aid

Pittsburg High School college bound students are guided by a credential high school staff member who assists in college preparation ACT and SAT prep classes are available as well as college and career applications assistance. Assistance with admissions applications, grants, scholarships and loans are available. We provide classes that assist with technical skills preparation these classes include barbershop, beauty shop, cosmetology, photography/video, culinary, gardening, auto and more. Our mentoring programs are a combination of adult to H S student and student to student (high school to elementary). We provide transportation to all off-site locations, activities and field trips. Programs for parents including field trips. Internships for summer work employment opportunities. Around the clock security is provided at the school and off site locations.

At Pittsburg High we offer a variety of different programs that are truly the highlight of our actual program. Some of the more popular programs that we offer is our Cosmetology class and Barbershop class. We have introduced these programs to open up students minds as alternatives to college. Not all students want or can afford to go to a four-year college, but some can afford a vocational program. In both programs students are taught the basics and are able to apply it to their everyday lives. Also, our students from the cosmetology program were offered to do makeup for some of our dancers for a big performance that they did. And it came out amazing. These students are learning that practice makes perfect in all aspects of their lives no matter what it is. They are excited to have STS Academy apart of Pittsburg High.

PITTSBURG HS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Teens 2 Teach – Peer Tutors

Barber Shop Program

Cosmetology Program

Sign Language


SPORTS PROGRAM

Rancho Medanos Jr. High Girls B Team

Rancho Medanos Girls Volleyball A Team

Hillview Middle School Boys A Team Willow Cove 4th A & 5th Grade Soccer

Highlands Elementary 4th & 5th Grade Soccer

Hillview Middle School Girls A Team


INTRAMURAL SPORTS PROGRAM

SPORTS PROGRAM

Elementary SportsWe provide two (2) different sports for our elementary division, basketball and soccer.We started the sports season with basketball and ended our sports season with soccer.We have a total of eight (8) different sites that participate with two (2) teams per site.The teams are separated by grades, 2nd-3rd grade forms one (1) team and 4th-5th grade forms another team. On average we serve an estimated total of between 190-220 students just on our sports teams. We provide coaches, uniforms, and transportation for each of our sites and there is no cost to the parent.

Game Highlights

Basketball• 2nd-3rd grade jamboree winners- Stoneman• 4th-5th grade jamboree winners- LME

Soccer• 2nd-3rd grade jamboree winners- Parkside• 4th-5th grade jamboree winners- LME

JHS- SportsWe provide four (4) different sports for our junior high school division, basketball, soccer, (Boys) flag football, and (Girls) volleyball. We started the sports season with soccer and ended our sports season with flag football/volleyball. We have a total of three (3) different sites that participate with two (2) boys teams and two (2) girls teams per site. The teams are separated by grades, 6th-7th grade forms the “B” team and 7th-8th grade forms the “A” team. On average we serve an estimated total of between 250-275 students just on our sports teams. We provide coaches, uniforms, and transportation for each of our sites and there is no cost to the parent.

Game Highlights

Basketball• B Team girls jamboree winners- Rancho• A Team girls jamboree winners- Hillview• B Team boys jamboree winners- Hillview• A Team boys jamboree winners- Hillview

Flag Football• B Team boys jamboree winners- Hillview• A Team boys jamboree winners- Rancho

Soccer• B Team girls jamboree winners- MLK• A Team girls jamboree winners- Hillview• B Team boys jamboree winners- Rancho• A Team boys jamboree winners- Hillview

Volleyball• B Team jamboree winners- Hillview• A Team jamboree winners- Rancho


JUNIOR GIANTS 2018 SEASON RECAP

JUNIOR GIANTS BASEBALL

Junior Giants is a free, non-competitive 8 week coed baseball program for youth. Working together with our agency, Junior Giants reaches into communities and offers youth a chance to learn the basics of baseball during the summer while also discovering the importance of essential life skills.

Programs include:• Character development• Health• Education• Bullying prevention • Round the base reading

At the end of every practice each coach hands out the prize for the week and also has a discussion with their team about the “word of the week” and explains to them how important it is to stay healthy and eat right, how important is to keep up with their education, how to treat others respectfully, and most importantly we focus the most on teaching all our players how harmful bullying can be and how we can prevent bullying in our future.

Round the Bases Reading ProgramThe Round the Bases Reading Program is designed to encourage Junior Giants to read during the summer months. The achievement levels follow a baseball diamond and after each base is completed, players earn Giants-branded prizes.The criteria for each level is as follows:

• 1st Base Read the Junior Giants Handbook• 2nd Base Read 240 minutes

Coed Baseball• T-Ball (5yrs-6yrs)- 3 teams• Minors (7yrs-10yrs)- 4 teams• Majors (11yrs-13yrs)- 2 teamsAll Girls Softball• Minors (7yrs-10yrs)- 2 teams

• 3rd Base Read 480 minutes• Home Run Read 720 minutes

This season Pittsburg’s Junior Giants had a total of 203 players and 72 coach/team parent volunteers. The ambassador this year provided by the Giants was Andrea Gonzalez. We had three (3) divisions for our Coed baseball with a total of nine (9) teams. We had one (1) division for our all girls softball with a total of two (2) teams.

Junior Giants would not be possible without all the dedicated and hardworking coaches and team parents that volunteer to help throughout the season. Each volunteer has to register through the junior giants website and undergo and pass a background check before they are able to step foot on the field with the players.


THE LEARNING CENTER AT 60 CIVIC

StrideAdaptive Game-Based Learning PlatformThis online learning platform allows us to diagnose skill gaps, provide customized curriculum, and measure progress. Our goal is to help every student reach grade-level and beyond.

Teens2TeachIndividual Progress PlansThe teacher to student ratio during normal school hours prevents students from getting the individual attention they often need to attain grade level. We bring in top academic performing students from the local high school to work with our students one on one daily.

Field TripsBeyond The CenterStudents enjoy educational field trips. The Lindsey Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek is an annual favorite.

Arts and CraftsTaught by a World Renouned ArtistPittsburg native Dr. Ronald McDowell spent a week teaching the students how to draw.

ANNUAL FINANCE REPORT

STS AcademyStatement of Financial Position

December 31, 2018

Assets 2018 Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 677,144Accounts Receivables $ 375,334 Other Current Assets $ 8,171 Total Current Assets $ 1,060,649 Other Assets Property and Equipment, Net $ 324,761 Total Assets $ 1,385,410 Liabilities and Net Assets Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 3,971 Revolving Charge Cards $ 7,880 Accrued Payroll and Related Liabilities $ 44,608 Bank Overdraft $ 10,535 Funds Held on Behalf of Others $ 189,936 Total Liabilities $ 256,930 Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions -(Undesignated) $ 1,128,480 With Donor Restrictions-(purposed Restricted) Total Net Assets $ 1,128,480 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 1,385,410

STS Academy 2018 Advisory Board

Melvin Davis, Jr. PresidentPhyllis Gordon Vice PresidentTheresa Miller SecretaryFrank West TreasurerRobert Semas MemberRosalind Gutierrez MemberShirley Johnson MemberOrin Allen MemberBrian Dorsey MemberDammon Herron Member

STS Academy Advisory Board Members

Cindy Quintana

Federal Glover

Jackie Seeno

Joe Garaventa

Mike Cole

Nancy Parent

Ruben Rosalez


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