Mentors and students also work on various projects together. Full Service Counseling is designed to provide counseling services to children who attend Taft or McKinley schools to help with emotional and behavior problems. The counselor works closely with family and school staff to help the child. McKinley Contemporary Cultural Choir gives students the opportunity to showcase their musical talents and enhance their musical knowledge, as well as, performing dance routines. Adult Basic Computer is designed to offer Taft and McKinley parents the opportunity to gain basic computer skills.
Students also have the opportunity to compete against other schools.
Attendance Incentives Program helps boost attendance and offer incentives such as gift certificates, family videos, etc. Incentives are offered for students as well as parents. Contemporary Dance Classes , instructed by the Dayton Contemporary Ballet, gives Taft and McKinley students the opportunity to showcase their dance talents while enhancing their musical talents. Neediest Families of All Program is designed to assist those families who are in need. Families have been helped with such items as food baskets for the holidays, hats and gloves, etc.