In-School Programs

Expose Excellence In-School Enrichment Programs

Expose Excellence assists in advocating for the youth by accessing educational resources and overcoming barriers to enrichment opportunities. The intention of the Expose Excellence Youth Outreach Program is to ensure that youth have the skills, knowledge, and support needed to encourage self-efficacy and a sense one belonging in their community. These important goals drive our programming: to help youth achieve healthy lives, succeed academically, and acquire the life skills needed to prepare them for adulthood. The Expose Excellence Youth Program strives to establish partnerships with Fort Bend schools, churches, and local community organizations to reach all youth and provide the services needed.

All programs are not one size fits all. In order to make the greatest impact, youth programs must fit the needs of the student demographic and environment. The programs and curriculum we provide are created to be tailored to specific groups with specific needs. They can be offered in-school or after-school.

Why Are Youth Programs Needed?

Positive youth development programs strengthen young people’s sense of identity, belief in the future, self-regulation, and self-efficacy as well as their social, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral competence. Youth enrichment programs often provide the skills and education that is not normally included in the school curriculum. These programs also have the potential to prevent substance use and violence behaviors that contribute to risky behaviors and are associated with improvements in academic performance. In Expose Excellence Youth Program we want youth to be able to interact with each other while learning a new skill in areas that interest them.

High School Leadership Program

Today’s youth will be the future leaders of tomorrow. The Expose Excellence Leadership Program provides youth with necessary skills, experiences, and exposure to the qualities and characteristics needed to become adult leaders. According to the NCWD (The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth), the definition of youth leadership is:
(1) “The ability to guide or direct others on a course of action, influence the opinion and behavior of other people, and show the way by going in advance”
(2) “The ability to analyze one’s own strengths and weaknesses, set personal and vocational goals, and have the self-esteem to carry them out. It includes the ability to identify community resources and use them, not only to live independently, but also to establish support networks to participate in community life and to effect positive social change”
Students in the leadership program will tap into their inner leader and get to use these skills among their peers, friends, and community.

Program Structure

10-25 students in grades 9-12
Nomination by school counselors or campus College & Career Readiness advisors for demonstrating leadership skills on campus, good conduct, and/or exceptional academic performance
Eight (8) on campus sessions per semester with Expose Excellence Coordinator and or/professional guests
Will meet one day a week, during school hours or after school, in designated location on campus
Each session ranges from 60 to 120 minutes
May include field trips and weekend events depending on availability and scheduling

Outcomes and Expectations for Students

Students who participate in the Expose Excellence will be able to:

Identify the socioemotional components of effective leadership
Obtain certification or professional portfolio useful for future employment
Build their resume and gain professional development skills
Network among elected officials and decision makers
Demonstrate healthy communication skills
Participate in volunteer activities to fulfill their civic duties
Become leaders in their school and communities
Receive letters of recommendation from Expose Excellence program coordinators

Middle School Leadership Program

The transition from 8th grade to 9th grade can be very difficult and adapting to a new environment is not easy. The anti-bullying program is specifically designed for 8th grade students who will be entering high school and for 9th graders who have just entered high school. This program provides the students with the education to help raise awareness to the risks of bullying and create effective solutions. Students who participate in this program will have the tools needed to intervene in the bullying done middle school as the older kids, and be able to stand up for themselves and for others.

Program Structure

10-25 students in 8th or 9th Grade
Nomination by school counselors or students who show interest in participating in program
Six on campus sessions per semester with Expose Excellence Coordinator and or/professional guests
Will meet one day a week, during school hours or after school, in designated location on campus
Each session ranges from 60 to 120 minutes

Outcomes and Expectations for Students
Students who participate in the Expose Excellence will be able to:

Define what bullying is and identify the different forms of bullying
Understand the meaning if cyberbullying, how social media contributes to it, and the consequences of it.
Learn about the “Zero Tolerance” bullying policy and why it was put in place in schools
Spot bullying among their peers and classmates so they can name ways to reduce bullying in their school setting
Learn about the various ways to practice coping skills and explore self-awareness
Advocate for their school and use their voices to stand up against bullies and bullying

If you are interested in bringing Expose Excellence enrichment programs to your school, please contact [email protected].