PARLIER OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMSAN JOAQUIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

CenCal Mentoring Academy

CenCal Objectives

We strive to provide a comprehensive program that connectsat-risk youth with mentors, strategies and services that will help lead them to

success both academically and personally.Mentors utilize an evidence based curriculum that places an emphasis on how to gain personal disciplines, how to identify and redirect unproductive

behavior.Methods in which mentors influence students

By gaining the trust of students and building relationships By Identifying triggers that warrant inappropriate behavior By developing strategies for a student refocus plan for classroom success By utilizing creative exercises in the community that develop interpersonal

communication skills

P.O.P. SUMMARY OF DATA 2014 - 2015

TOTAL STUDENTS: 14 total students referred to Parlier Opportunity Program PRE & POST ENTRY DATA: ATTENDANCE, ACADEMIC, BEHAVIORAL, SUSPENSION Information provided by CEN CAL & SWISS ATTENDANCE 75% differential in students attendance and truancy improvements BEHAVIORAL 75% differential in referrals overall ACADEMICALLY 60% improvement of completion of assignments and coursesSUSPENSIONS 75% down within the P.O.P. roster

P.O.P. EXIT DATA

12 of the 14 students have been placed back into a comprehensive setting on P.H.S. campus throughout the day

2 of the 14 spent one week or less before dropping out of program due to reasons unknown to CenCal 10 of the 12 students currently in a comprehensive setting on P.H.S. campus have continued there success in the above areas 2 of those 12 students have struggled and have had little success with transition and the learning enviroment due to personal and family needs within the home

OVERALL SUCCESS DATA

10 of the 12 students have shown or maintained the percentages that earned their transition back into a comprehensive setting at P.H.S. 10 out of 12 students have had a 80% success rate with no referrals to SJHS from the Opportunity program.

EVENTS 10/25/2014 BOXING EVENT at SELLAND ARENA in Fresno, CA.11/29/2014 FRESNO STATE FOOTBALL GAME in Fresno, CA. 12/20/2014 COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE DINNER AND GIVEAWAY in Parlier, CA.

1/24/2015 FRESNO STATE MEN'S BASKETBALL GAME in Fresno, CA. 2/21/2015 FRESNO STATE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME in Fresno, CA.

3/1/2015 thru 5/1/2015 Basketball P.O.P. vs. S.J.V.H.S. with practices leading up to play Parlier Police Department

4/11/2015BASKETBALL GAME vs. PARLIER POLICE DEPARTMENT in Parlier, CA. 4/21/2015AVENAL STATE PRISON - MENTORING PROJECT

Parlier Opportunity Program Stats2015/2016

W.A.S.C rep- quote,”The program is running the way it should be!” Mr. Medina shows compassion towards our POP students! by Mr. Gallegos 20162015/2016-freshman & sophomore class climate in P.O.P. has been a game changer.CenCal participation with S.A.R.B has helped in following up on students and parents.A team effort of Admin, Teacher and Mentors collaborating together form a net of support.School work through Edgenuity and one on one support by mentors and teacher assists to assure student engagement.

Attendance, Academics & Mentoring

San Joaquin Valley High Stats

S.J.V.H.S Suspensions History- SJVHS Grade Point Averages- 2012/2013 26 2015/2016 3.0 – 4.0 6 Students2013/2014 35 2014/2015 82015/2016 2

Community and Educational Experiences

Educational Activities: • Back to school Night • Job Readiness Class • District Cardboard Challenge• Veteran’s Day Assembly• 2 field trips to Y.A.A.P Avenal Presentation• 1 field trip to Fresno State• 1 Field trip to ADCO Mfg (Robotics)• Stay In School Pancake breakfast

Community/ Inter-generational Activities:• Paper Mache Lion head for Fresno Fair• Promoted Mentoring at the Parlier Carshow• Students actively participated in flag

raising, national anthem and flag presentation.

• 1st.annual Volleyball tourney against Sanger Alternative education students.

• Participated in can food drive for annual food give away.

• 2nd. year student Christmas caroling at Senior Citizen’s Center activity

• 2nd.year Valentines dance events at Senior Citizens Center

• Basketball game Students v.s. Parlier P.D.• 2nd.year spring festival for pre-schooler’s &

SJVH students

Education/CommunityAnti-Gang Violence RallyParlier V.S. Sanger

Springtime Festival

Inter-Generational Relationships

Fresno State Visit Recognition of 3.0 to 4.0 GPA

Valentines Senior Citizens Ctr.

Strengthening Student Focus 2016/2017

Increase inter-generational mentor support at 6Th. 7Th.8Th. Grade levels Participate with truancy home visits Provide Parenting Classes Expand onto Summer School Mentoring