Project Pride

Project Pride is a support program that will assist elementary students and staff wherever and whenever needed. The program's goal is to help students realize their true worth and to ensure that each student has the opportunities and assistance they need for a successful education. Some examples of support services offered by the Project Pride program are:

• Self-esteem enhancement in classrooms, small groups or one-on-one
• Assisting families with extra-curricular activities/programs
• Providing students with academic support
• Assisting students with the development of organizational skills
• Motivating students to attend school regularly
• Assisting educators with modification of academic programs
• Developing behavior modification programs for school and/or home
• Providing hygiene supplies and support
• Assisting students with friendship skills, social skills and manners
• Matching students with other students for peer tutoring or as "buddies"

Another objective of the Project Pride program is to help foster a climate where parents feel comfortable communicating with the school. We realize that parents play a crucial role in the education of their children and that the more contact there is between educators and parents, the greater the gains of the students.

Emerging Initiative: Project Pride believes that education is the responsibility of all. We will continue to encourage more community involvement in our school.

Future Goals: Now that Project Pride is well established in all four elementary schools, expansion of the program into the middle schools is a goal of the future.

Please send comments to: sdumont@augusta.k12.me.us