CHOOSING TO EXCEL
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C2E is dedicated to providing optimal health for youth and families through a primary prevention strategy, that broadens, provides a safe, neutral and inclusive arena with educational, medically accurate and exciting classroom sessions and activities, designed to educate on risk avoidance measures that will develop strong character for all youth, and increase overall quality of life by assisting families in sustaining life skills

 
 

LEADERSHIP TEAM GRADUATES

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Continuing to Excel

Hello Mrs. Moton! So I just had a video call with the Mayor of Houston, and he wants me to work with him on his community outreach initiative. It resembles the wholistic approach that Excel took with a more specific focus on low income neighborhoods that have been overlooked. Nothing is official yet but I wanted to thank you for all the opportunities to grow you’ve given me. I don’t know if I would’ve been prepared for this opportunity without them!️ miss you all

Jovoni Johnson

I cannot believe I am typing this but....I JUST GOT A CALL FROM THE DEAN OF ADMISSION TELLING ME I WAS ACCEPTED INTO YALE LAW SCHOOL

THE NUMBER ONE SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY

I’m really gonna be the first lawyer in my family——at an Ivy

— Hadiyah Cummings ( Excel Leadership Team Graduate)
As a member of the Choosing to Excel’s Leadership Team serving on the Legislative Committee, I learned several skills that not only helped me throughout undergrad but also contributed to my confidence in believing I can one day become a lawyer. I participated in Choosing to Excel’s “Day on the Hill” Washington, DC trip for four years in a row beginning in the ninth grade. Preparing for our meetings on the Hill with our legislatures was my first introduction to conducting research and more broadly taught me the importance of being able to support any political position I may have. Moreover, presenting in front of our congressmen improved my public speaking skills and undoubtedly contributed to my later success competing on Howard University’s Mock Trial team and in interviews that I have done.

Before being a part of the Leadership Team, I did not know that it was possible to intern at the U. S capitol. Through the Excel training and preparation and the interactions I had with staffers on the Hill during our DC trips, I was encouraged to apply even before I moved to DC to begin my first semester at Howard University. Because of this, I was able to secure a highly competitive Senate internship during the first semester of my freshman year at only 17 years old.

Who would have ever known starting in the Excel programs as a summer camper, being a part of GEMS, EYE Club and ultimately the Leadership Team would help prepare me for this leg in my journey?

For this and many more reasons, I am beyond grateful for my Choosing to Excel family! We were ALWAYS challenged to “Keep the End In Mind”

I Kept the End In Mind
— Hadiyah Cummings ( Excel Leadership Team Graduate)
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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

We believe our experiences help shape the future of our youth.  
Share how Choosing to Excel has impacted your life below! 

“Thank you. We were at a loss, did not know what else to do, thanks for meeting with us as a
family.”
— Parent
I am determined to wait to have a baby with my husband because my mom did not and I don’t know my real father.
— 8th grade student
I am determined to get a basketball scholarship and graduate with all honors because...all my hard work will have been worth it.
— 8th grade student
“My students LOVED it! They were dying to get to my class to find out what we were doing that day. Wish I could’ve taught it to all the students at our school!”
— Teacher
I am determined to graduate college because I will be the first out of my mom’s kids to do so. I am really passionate about this.
— 9th grade student
I am determined to go into the Social Media/Technology field because I think it will always be there and it is what I am good at.
— 9th grade student
“I am so happy to see the Leadership Team. They make it fun, I love the skits, I want to join the team.”

— Student
I am determined to get a well desired career. One that I actually like. I am willing to work for that!
— 9th grade student
I desire to...graduate with a full scholarship and be an OBG-YN.
— 9th grade student
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COVERING OVER 8,000 KIDS A YEAR!

The chart below illustrates our multi-faceted approach from classrooms to homes.

CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS
• Refusal Skills/ Peer Pressure • Alcohol/ Drug Abuse Prevention
• Choices and Consequences • Self Esteem/ Self Awareness

  • Goal setting

  • Effective communiton

  • Success sequence

  • Sexual Risk Avoidance

HEALTHY FAMILIES
Pregnant and parenting moms

OH! BABY
Computerized baby program

SUMMER PROGRAM
6-Week summer camp

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
7th-12th grade tutoring

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SMALL GROUPS 
Lunch groups for girls & guys

MENTORING 
1-Hour sessions per week

MARCH TO COLLEGE
Students tour UCA campus

YOUTH LEADERSHIP 
9th-12th grade emerging leaders

Leadership Team Application: https://goo.gl/forms/bVXD9chXHD4olayX2

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