Many of our teenagers today feel LOST and ALONE. They are not sure which way to turn, whom to ask for help, or what to do with the resulting emotions. One thing is for sure: In the wake of poorly navigated emotions lies destruction.
Using curriculum and coaches (mentors), Elevate Students is a character-based and leadership development program designed to help students navigate the uncharted territory of their teenage years. The program can take place during or after school.
Elevate Students provides the "track to run on" (curriculum, coaching, how-to's, etc.) for individuals and organizations desiring to come alongside schools and parents to transform students' lives.
Allow us to coach you on how to connect with your schools and find mentors, then begin the journey of transforming lives. We will help you every step of the way.
Elevate Students is designed to be two 10-week seasons each academic year (10 weeks in the fall and 10 weeks in the spring), with easy on and off ramps for students and leaders to be a part of one or both seasons. Under the “Program Detail” tab at the top of the page, review examples of a typical schedule, the curriculum topics for the first season, a talk in detail, a student journal sheet, a leader tracking sheet, etc. Jot down questions as you go and then give us a call (678.481.1437) or email us (judy@ElevateStudents.com).
Meet with your local principal or district superintendent and cast the vision for the character-based and leadership development program. If you don’t know them, then find a well-connected parent, teacher, coach, etc. who can “lend you their status” (aka sing your praises). If you’re already connected to the school, this can be a quick process. If you aren’t, you may need to take some preliminary steps to show that you are trustworthy and committed. Schools need faithful leaders who will do what they say they will do!
Find 8 to 15 mentors (coaches), a security person, and an administrative-type person. Groups are composed of 6-8 students and 1-2 mentors (coaches). Volunteers are often stay-at-home moms/dads, college students, retired veterans of the workforce, older high school students, and individuals/ business owners able to make their own schedules. The security person monitors the door and makes sure the last student gets picked up. The administrative person helps with snacks, attendance, supplies, etc.
The final steps include giving your mentors basic training (material provided) and presenting to students through a brief lunch presentation, morning announcements, parent orientations, etc. Applications are given and returned, students are put into teams, and the greatest kick-off event ever to occur on planet earth takes place. Each week all the material is provided to ensure that minimal preparation is required and maximum impact occurs.
Consider Helping Train the Trainers Transforming Teenagers’ Lives https://tithe.ly/give?c=391815 ElevateStudents is a 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible. The Beginning: In 2007, I had a vision of impacting the nation given to me in a snapshot. It was the last Wednesday of middle school ministry at Granger Community Church in Indiana before we
