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Program
Description:
"Quinceañera"/Rites
of Passage - A cultural education program that explores the
Latin American customs and traditions of young girls
"coming of age" and their connections with their
cultural values. The program teaches the importance of
staying in school, preparing for college, and becoming
responsible young adults. The program focuses on goal
setting, decision making, leadership skills, self-esteem,
and self confidence. Reading, writing, art, and history are
promoted through cultural education activities. PARENTS AND
GRANDPARENTS ARE WELCOMED TO PARTICIPATE.
Students
Will:
Create
and paint a family cultural mural
Learn
to do research and do presentations about different
careers and colleges
Read
biographies about successful people and positive role
models
Learn
history, culture & traditions of Mexico, Latin America
& the USA
Learn
"life skills" to use at home and school
Learn to write a goal
setting & academic plan
Texas
State Education (TEKS):
Reading, Writing, Art, History,
Culture, Life Skills
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