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About Us
MISSION: Build long term, life changing relationships with urban youth
In the St Louis area, a large majority of urban youth lack even one caring adult in their life, leading directly to increased dropout rates, unemployment, crime, and other roadblocks to their success. Elevate has proven effective in changing these trends and transforming lives of our nation’s youth. Elevate St Louis is being launched using the same model that been successful across the U.S. to help change the outcomes for students in our city.
What We Do
Accredited Classes
Full time teacher-mentors teach ACCREDITED ELECTIVE high school and junior high classes in public high schools.These classes incorporate 13 vital character qualities and life skills into our daily classroom curriculum through experiential learning, group activities and discussions. These qualities and skills are designed to develop the personal character, leadership abilities and capabilities needed for success.
Mentoring
Teacher Mentors spend 50% of their time mentoring high school and junior high student after school, weekends and throughout the summer. They pay attention to the WHOLE CHILD, discovering their talents, interests and hopes for the future, and then investing in those through activities and time together. Through these positive and caring relationships, students begin to care and invest in their futures.
Adventure
Elevate students develop teamwork and leadership skills year-round by participating in outdoor activities after-school, on weekends, and during the summer. These programs allow students to build confidence in their own abilities by exploring experiences outside their comfort zone. This adventure component also challenges students to utilize their in-classroom training in practical ways.
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College & Career ​
At Elevate we know that high school graduation day is just the beginning. We provide support to students taking their next steps by assisting with:
Career planning
College scholarships
Admission applications process
Running interview practice sessions
Exam preparation
What makes us unique
Teacher-Mentors representive of students
Teacher-mentors are hired from the community or similar backgrounds, so they can relate to the students and serve as role models.
Cross Age Mentoring
High school students visit a local elementary school each week to to teach the same character qualities and life skills they are learning in class; becoming leaders and role models.
Year-round Programming
Programs are not limited to the school year, but offered year around.
Long term relationship approach
Teacher-mentors work with students from year to year, allowing for a "pipeline" of influence from 2nd through 12th grade.
IMPACT
Whether you measure it in academic outcomes, lives changed, or the cost savings to society, one thing proves true: the Elevate model is effective. Outcomes from Elevate affiliates across the U.S. show the following results.
90% Graduation
The average graduation rate in urban schools across the United States hovers around the 58% mark. For students who participate in Elevate programs for three years or more, the graduation rate improves to a 90%.
86% Post Secondary
Whether these graduates go on to college, technical training or the military. These students are being prepared for future success and leadership in their spheres of influence.
Character Growth
Along with improved school success, a six year longitudinal study conducted by a third party evaluator shows significant growth in all 13 character and life skill areas. This is the basis for CHANGED LIVES.
Our Status
Early Stages
Formation
Community Launch
School Launch
2015-2016
2017
Spring 2018
Fall 2018
Preliminary discussions started with Elevate USA, the Ferguson-Florissant School district, and city leaders about starting an Elevate affiliate in the St Louis area.
A board of directors has been formed and an Executive Director was hired. They are working toward an initial resource development goal of $510,000 in preparation for the Spring 2018 community launch.
Elevate St Louis will hire three Teacher-Mentors to begin building relationships with students through school activities and community collaborations.
The Elevate class will become an elective course offered at McCluer High School. Elevate St. Louis will launch with an initial class of 75 students.
Invest in St. Louis
Your tax deductible donation to Elevate St. Louis will help us develop youth into men and women of integrity who will help raise the quality of life in Greater St. Louis. Make this vision a reality by clicking the button below and invest today!
Contact Us
Get in touch with Elevate St Louis to learn more about our work and find out how to get involved. We appreciate your support!
Address:
6614 Clayton Road #303
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
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Phone:
314.913.4136