The majority of the girls in the Academy come from low-income areas and single parent homes. At the Heritage Academy, we stress leadership because there is so much peer pressure. Mentors and Parents Get Involved Women in the community act as mentors to encourage the girls to pursue their dreams. I think that they feel really special to have an adult that would spend the time to take an interest in their life. Parents began to see changes in their daughters after a short time in the Academy.
Disciplinary problems stop and low grades begin to rise.
Her teacher tells me she's a leader in the classroom. She has definitely blossomed. Tell us your story. Click here and send us an e-mail. Harpo Inc. All rights reserved.