We don't set out to save the world; we set out to wonderHOW OTHER PEOPLE ARE DOINGand how our actions affect other people's hearts.– Pema Chodron
Research shows that one core course failure in the 9th grade decreases one's chance of graduating by 20%, and this decrease continues for each additional course failure. Because the 9th grade year serves as a predictor of future success, CYC implements a hybrid model of service that combines direct service to students (academic monitoring, skill-building training, advocacy) with capacity building in schools so that all 9th graders can move to 10th grade on time by credit.
Emphasis is placed on students with 1-2 course failures who are not receiving other school and community resources but need additional support and tutoring to remain engaged and on track. The Response to Intervention Framework helps to identify students and shepherd all youth from the 9th to 10th grade on time by credit. This framework places in-school youth into three categories: Universal (no Fs, traditional support systems in place), Targeted (1-2 Fs, in-school support necessary), and Intensive (3+ Fs, expert and community support necessary). CYC primarily works with those who fall into the Universal and Targeted categories,though in some schools assisting with the Intensive students is also necessary.
