Programmatic Standards
The Center for a New Generation Program Standards are adhered to in student selection and program implementation:
Student Selection
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Students with a C grade point average or better (striving to do well in school)
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Students with good behavior/citizenship in their regular classroom and CNG
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Students recommended by their regular classroom teacher or principal
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Motivated students who want to be in CNG and will attend at least 3 days per week
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Students who make the commitment to remain in CNG (or recommended program) through the 8th grade and enroll in another college support program in high school
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Parent commitment and involvement
Program Standards
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Partnership with the local school district to provide classroom space and teachers
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Partnership with local college to provide strong, active college students as teacher assistants and role models
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Fun, hands-on, activities and projects
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Positive, nurturing classroom environment and teacher/student relationship
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Activities with a STEM, Language Arts, and Fine Arts focus
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Low student/teacher ratio (no more than 12- 15:1)
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Implementation of Boys and Girls Clubs of America Core programs focusing on Healthy & Life Skills, Chareacter & Leadership, and Education & Career.
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No membership enrollment costs recommended to parent for out of school program