This
pilot project changed what was initially planned for a group of special
kids desperately requiring credits and, even more importantly
motivation to plug their way through a hot July in Summer School. Our
very first in-school day began when the students began filtering in,
clearly with no desire to be there, two hours late for class. Unaware of
what they had in store for them they sat, argued and challenged the
entire day of class. The only information that seemed to intrigue
them was that part of the course was to 'build a house' for Habitat for
Humanity. All it took was one hour on the site and we had a group of
very different students. Giving the highest form of respect to all in
authority on site, these boys worked harder than they have ever worked,
didn't have any use for breaks or lunch and had only one question: "When
do we come back?" These students have never been late for class or on
site again. I have seen leadership and positive influence come from even
the most resistant kids on the site.
This is a valid
and very credible program offered by a wonderful, professional and quite
adept organization that has the potential to change lives and futures.
Cheryl Greco
Head of Special Education
Dumbarton High School
