School Based Program

Our school-based program consists of a nine-month cycle from April to December with a weekly schedule that consists of suggested curriculum activities for The J.O.Y Foundation empowerment and leadership sessions.

Our school-based program provides peer support group sessions and check-ins alongside weekly workshops and lessons on particular topics that support the seven pillars of our core values. 

Some topics include healthy relationships, social and cultural awareness, leadership, goal setting, and self-esteem. 

Our workshops and sessions also include field trips and activities that provide the gems with exposure and opportunities for community service, arts & humanities, professional development, advocacy, and more.

Our peer support groups are conducted twice a week among the gems with a supervised mentor/adult that include topics like Girl Empowerment /Girl Talk, Cultivating self-esteem and confidence, mental health & wellness, social media, financial literacy, leadership skills, and understanding healthy and unhealthy relationships. 

Our school-based program curriculum is meant to be completed in two sessions per week every month. Each session will be two hours of curriculum plus an hour of peer support groups to be included in each session. Once a month, sessions may happen during school lunch periods.

The Summer SYEP program curriculum will be an accelerated six-week program from June- August.