Here are some outcomes of Rising Stars Participants

  Successful application of skills from their assessment

  Seeks out options from diverse alternatives

  Reduction in risk behavior

  Increase in attendance

  Increase in performance

  Increase in grade point average

  Increase in high school attainment and post secondary experiences

  Application of new interpersonal skills including time management and conflict resolution

  Able to make goal-oriented, informed decisions

  Effective communication in diverse situations (socially confident)

  Demonstrates leadership in various situations

1. Team player and/or leader
2. Provides a vision and purpose to a cause
3. Uses influence to obtain planned outcomes

  Outcomes of the pilot programs research:

1. 40% grade point increase
2. 56% reduction in school disciplinary/truancy incidents
3. 70% increase in college attendance