Black Male Scholars

The BLACK MALE SCHOLARS PROGRAM will engage, educate, and eliminate barriers to achieve excellence that lies within every Black male.

ABOUT THE BLACK MALE SCHOLARS PROGRAM:

The Black Male Scholars Program is an opportunity for young men to achieve success in a supportive setting, which requires a higher and intentional level of support, and the availability of a greater array of resources. This program also enforces the importance of community, collaboration and fellowship among the Scholars, their teachers, and their mentors. Black Male Scholars includes young men from 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.

GOALS:

• Curriculum and Content taught through the lens of African American history and culture.

• Social-Emotional Excellence with social/emotional group sessions and transition/career interest activities.

• Belonging: mentoring from Big Brothers with Why Knot Us, and caregiver support programs.

Scholars complete English, math, social studies and science as a cohort, with curriculum taught through the lens of African American history and culture. Students participate in various related arts and extracurricular activities offered at Bowling Green Junior High.

EXPECTATIONS: Excellence Is Worth The Effort

• Excellent Manners - Scholars will use manners when interacting with staff, scholars, families & guests;
• Excellent Attire - Scholars will be in appropriate dress code attire each day;
• Excellent Communication- Scholars will speak and write fluently with confidence and composure;
• Excellent Worldview- Scholars will participate in cultural events, and field trips which lead to … SCHOLARS being prepared for EXCELLENCE in their future career and life!