CURRICULUM
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
The basis of this section is founded on positive communication, diminishing of relationship violence, and the minimizing of abuse. This portion of the IWILL Program gains insight to the participants that offers a foundation that will provide life long lasting effects to ensure productivity to society and the economy.
BULLYING
The organization provides extensive support and educational components to support program participants on how to reduce bullying, support those who are being bullied, and provide support for those who have suffered from the effects of bullying. This sector includes both face to face and cyber bullying.
SELF-ESTEEM
Curriculum based learning is the goal in the process of helping the participants to learn healthy self-esteem in the IWILL Program. A facilitator provides knowledge on tools to build and maintain a positive self-esteem internally. The participants are supported and guided to enhance inward processes to ensure a healthy loving self.
SUICIDE
The IWILL Program offers one on one and group learning on suicide. The initiative gives access to adolescents on risky behavior and healthy mental guidance associated with the reduction of suicide. Not only is prevention imperative, but also assistance is granted to those who have suffered from a failed suicide attempt.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ~ ENTREPRENEURSHIP ~ FUNDRAISER
Having a sense of social responsibility enables teens to practice compassion and the value of being of service to others. Modeling responsibility and instilling values in teens can inspire them to be socially responsible individuals.
PROGRAMS
Lyrics for Learning
Lyrics for Learning is a positive way for our youth to express words of hope, empowerment, and self-confidence to their peers in an artistic and creative way. These gifted students will showcase their originality by creating an inspirational song that will empower, uplift, and build self-esteem among their peers with their words of love.
STEM Against Suicide
STEM Against Suicide hosts youth who are interested in STEM to express and showcase their talents all while bringing awareness and prevention to the epidemic of teen suicide. It will be a panel of influential leaders in the STEM industry that give knowledge and inspiration to these youth by sharing advice and life experiences.
Team Touchdown
Team Touchdown is a way for all of our football players to show an act of team building on and off of the field. Each group must have anywhere from 3-5 players. They will have to come up with campaigns under the umbrella of the IWILL Campaign to display actions of giving back to their community as a team.
Dare 2 Dance
Dare 2 Dance is our way of combining the arts, team building, and inspiration. Must be two dancers to create a two minute dance from a genre of their choice that will inspire their viewers. Performances will highlight creativity, collaboration, and the power of movement to uplift others.
Poetry With A Purpose
Poetry With A Purpose is for students to combine their love of the arts and literature by creating a positive poetry piece that will uplift their peers and classmates. Winning poems will be featured in a special showcase to inspire the school community.
The ART of Love
The ART of Love is our way of showing love through art. Each participant will have to create either a painting, drawing, or figure that shows an act of love. The showcased artworks will celebrate the beauty of kindness and connection within our community..
Courtesy Court
Courtesy Court is for all the basketball students who play or simply enjoy the game. They will be required to create a campaign that shows how basketball players can exemplify good sportsmanship both on and off of the court.
Supportive Scripts
Movie Night is for all of our film and theater students. This can be a group of no more than 10. Students must not only create a script on whatever the topic title may be for that term, but they will also have to create a short film no longer than 15 minutes.
Literature Legends
Literature Legends is for all of our creative writers out there. Students must write a short story that makes a difference within their story and that can eventually make a difference in the world. It should be uplifting with the ability to motivate their readers.