For decades, faith-based organizations have been partnering with schools throughout Orange County. This year, Orange County Public Schools is expanding its outreach to faith- and community-based organizations to partner with public education.
In order to be the top producers of successful students in the nation; we have to be focused, determined and committed to providing our youth with as many resources as possible. Through the Partners in Education program, adopting-a-school is a great vehicle for connecting with a school in your local community. Join us in promoting four basic messages to maximize student success by creating healthy conditions at school and in the home –
good character,
stay-in-school,
say no to drugs or alcohol and
stop all bullying. Relationships can be developed with students through a combination of activities such as:
- School-based Mentoring cultivates trusting relationships between adult role models and students, developing pro-social skills in students and a sense of belonging among their peers, families, and communities.
- Life Skills Education addresses anger management, school dropout and substance abuse issues in a school setting.
- After School & Summer Programs provide enrichment activities for students, such as basketball leagues, robotic clinics, computer labs, etc...
Have an idea of how your faith-based organization can support schools? Let us know!
"Adopt-a-School” is simple! Contact the Community Outreach office for more details at 407.317.3323.