Lighthouse

Lighthouse Kids' After-School, Summer Program Outcomes

90% showed an improvement in their grades

100% matriculated to the next level

70% improved on the LEAP test's language arts and math components

100% had no interaction with the juvenile justice or school disciplinary systems.

The Lighthouse helps more than 400 at-risk youth through a partnership with the University of NewOrleans Charter School Network. The Lighthouse offers character-building, help with academics and enrichment at these UNO Charter Network schools:

. Pierre A. Capdau Charter School

. Gentilly Terrace Elementary

. Medard H. Nelson Charter School.

. Thurgood Marshall Early College High School.

The goals are to boost academic achievement, character building and social interaction with caring adults. The vision of the Lighthouse is clear--children will achieve when goals are set with high expectations, and the adults who care for them are committed to their academic and social development.

Lighthouse leaders expose the kids to a multitude of cultural enrichment and academic activities. We don’t stop there. Our ambition is to serve the needs of the entire family through academic enrichment, cultural, social, health, and nutritional services—making learning essential to their lives.

The Lighthouse believes that if we teach our children the skills they need to make positive choices and acquire good academic skills, they will grow into responsible, self-supporting adults.

Since the storm destroyed its Ninth Ward headquarters, the Lighthouse, one of Volunteers of America’s most popular and effective programs, has been rebuilding through partnerships with local charter schools. Here are the qualities the program instills in students: trustworthiness

. honesty

. citizenship

. caring

. responsibility

. respect

. discipline.