| Good students
are created, not born. Children are naturally inquisitive
and predisposed to learning about the mysteries of the universe.
Their natural curiosity directs them to explore and learn about
things that excite them. However, academic subjects may not, in
and of themselves, generate enough interest to ignite and sustain
a child’s natural curiosity and thirst for learning.
This strategy is designed to guide children
in discovering the skills and attitudes necessary to achieve academic
success. It gives them the opportunity to practice these
skills, and to receive the parental and educational support necessary
to sustain academic achievement.
Students explore the challenges, obstacles,
problems and concerns adolescents face, especially with regard
to academic achievement. They dissect the role of student and study
how their attitude and behavior contribute to their academic performance.
This strategy also teaches parents
how to support their children in becoming scholars.
This strategy can be customized for any grade
level, and is particularly valuable for 5th through 8th graders.
It can be designed for inclusion into the classroom or as part of
an after-school initiative. It can also be integrated into The Center’s
comprehensive Rite of Passage Experience® initiative.
For more information on the Initiation of Scholars®, please
contact TheCenter@rope.org.
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