S.I.S.T.E.R.S INC

OUR PROGRAM

S.I.S.T.E.R.S. Inc. program is a girls-only safe space gathering that meets once weekly after-school, during school, or on Saturdays in Chicago Public Schools, Private Schools, Chicago Park Districts and youth serving organizations. A typical session features program curriculum led by one trained Youth Facilitator/Mentor. Topics might include: time management, relationships (family, friends and boys), and health (mental and physical).

   S.I.S.T.E.R.S. Inc. offers leadership programs that include:

             Academic Counseling

    Character Development

                   Etiquette Training

                   College and Career Preparation

                   Community Service

ACADEMIC COUNSELING     

 The intent of Academic Counseling for S.I.S.T.E.R.S. Inc. is to enhance student engagement in the learning process, encourage higher levels of  academic performance, further criti cal s kills , and promote self-esteem and confidence in the classroom. Academic support offers special services designed to help students experiencing academic problems resulting in poor grades including academic probation and suspension. 

  

Topics that could be discussed during meeting times include:

-Time Management

-Class attendance

-Tardiness

-Study Time

Organization

-Notes

-Tracking assignments

Study Skills

-Note Taking

-Reading completion and comprehension

Motivation and Attitude

-Feeling overwhelmed or frustrated    

 

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​CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

S.I.S.T.E.R.S. Inc. has created our own character development initiative and has implemented the core ethical values that form the foundation of Character Counts by incorporating the Six Pillars of Character and ensuring our program is:

• Purposeful- Articulate clear objectives.
• Pervasive -The Six Pillars of Character should permeate your culture.
• Repetitive -Messages about the meaning and importance of good character should be repeated frequently.
• Consistent- Attitudes, words, and actions should be consistent with the Six Pillars.
• Creative- Employ a variety of direct and indirect teaching strategies to engage the imagination.

• Concrete-Values should be grounded with real examples in realistic and relevant situation​

ETIQUETTE TRAINING​

“Don't reserve your best behavior for special occasions. You can't have two sets of manners, two social codes -- one for those you admire and want to impress, another for those whom you consider unimportant. You must be the same to all people”
                                                                                   - Lillian Eichler Watson

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For participants of S.I.S.T.E.R.S Inc., Etiquette Training is used to upgrade our young ladies’ social skills.  This training program is designed to improve the student’s etiquette IQ so they can put their best foot forward in varied business and social situations.  In today's fast-paced environment, there is a need for an awareness of what is socially acceptable.  When people come in contact with highly educated and cultivated men and women our opinions about them are mostly formed by their refined manners.  This course is aimed to teach finer etiquette points through concise notes and quizzes by a skillfully trained Etiquette Instructor.

S.I.S.T.E.R.S Inc. will be using part of their etiquette education fromStepping into Etiquette (SN2E), a 21^st century etiquette company that promotes a new school of manners that is both approachable and modern in today’s society.

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COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATION
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“The traditional American high school has long represented a critical decision point at which students must choose to pursue college or a career. Yet there is growing recognition that to best serve students and society, today’s high schools must offer more than education for just one option or the other. To prepare students for success in life, the twenty-first-century American high school needs to shift its focus from preparing for college or career to achieving college and career readiness for every student.”
                                -Eric Richmond-Alliance for Excellent Education



Our college and career preparation component is opened to all ages of young ladies in the program. We believe in exposing our participants to all possibilities of self-development through educational resources. We also encourage and help students to explore their life goals and to get them going on their right path to success.



The vision and goal for the college and career preparation component is for S.I.S.T.E.R.S. Inc. to provide more hands on instruction by providing career and college tours to our students, making lasting connections to participating institutions and careers which could lead to internships and possibly early admittance into the institution of their choice.





COMMUNITY SERVICE

As being a part of S.I.S.T.E.R.S. Inc., young ladies will meet once a month on a Saturday to fulfill their community service obligation. Following their Community Service Project, they will be able to have fun and participate in the Sisterhood Project. This gives the ladies the chance to meet young ladies from other schools and work together. The Sisterhood Project could range from a variety of activities that may include: ice cream socials, lunch in the park, a trip to the mall, workshops catered to the young ladies, holiday parties, retreats and much more!



Activities from 2010-2011 School year:

Get to know you Month: October 2010

Parent and Daughter Orientation: October 2010

True Beauty Workshop: November 2010

Teambuilding Retreat: December 2010

Christmas/Holiday Party-December 2010

College and Career Month: January 2011

Abstinence Month: February 2011

Health and Beauty Outing: March 2011

Financial Responsibility: TCF Bank Workshop- May 2011

Sisterhood Dinner: Macy’s Walnut Room-June 2011

Fundraiser Fashion Show-June 2011

Sisterhood Sleepover-June 2011

Bonfire Party-July 2011

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