Communities In Schools of The South Plains to Begin Male Involvement Project In 2012

The XY-Zone Project of Communities In Schools is a leadership development and peer support program that develops productive life skills in high school-age, at-risk males.  Recent studies have shown that there is a growing educational achievement gap between males and females with boys falling behind girls in the education system. The disparity is even greater for African-American and Hispanic young men.

The mission of the XY-Zone is to support and guide adolescent males as they journey into manhood, helping them to succeed in school and prepare for life. XY-Zone staff designs the program to meet the individual needs of teen males at each campus, while ensuring that participants are part of a positive “brotherhood” that works to build character and leadership.  The goals of the XY-Zone are that:

•    Students will transform their lives by instilling the five “pillars” – Respect, Responsibility, Relationships, Role Modeling, and Reaching Out – all values that support the transition of at-risk young men into positive community leaders.
•    Students will remain in school and improve grades, attendance or behavior.
•    Students will be empowered to focus on their futures, prepare for higher education and/or long-term employment, and break the cycle of poverty.
•    Students will become leaders, advocating for non-violence, respect towards women, and peaceful communities.

If you would like to support this project through volunteerism or sponsorships, please contact Alex McAdoo at alex.mcadoo@cissouthplains.org or (806)885-4910

Note: This program was developed by our sister affiliate, Communities in Schools of Central Texas and has produced results that are successful.

This program is funded in part by the Lubbock Area Foundation.