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Peer Tutor Program (PTP)

Youth in this program receive a stipend and training  Usually, youth who are attending High School and have a GPA grade point of 3.0 are selected.  Another focus is their selection for a career/profession, which should be in the educational field.

Their training consists of "hands on" curriculum: learning to tutor "at-risk youth"; maintaining discipline in a learning environment. 
wpeE.gif (120846 bytes) They check homework assignments for accuracy, creating writing skills and assignments; developing strategies and methodology to teach mathematical concepts and modeling as a positive influence for teaching conflict resolution and anger management.

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Educational Field Trip (EFT)

Educational field trips which are supervised by the parents, staff and Stentorians (Professional Black Firefighters) are scheduled annually for the beach, the desert and the Mounts (during the winter months to experience the snow).

Transportation is donated through the councilmatic offices.  Members of the family of participants are invited on all field trips funded by the Weed and Seed Program.

These trips are usually on Saturdays and scheduled for 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

The Stentorians donate food, monetary contributions and their time for these field trips.