School-Based Program

An afterschool,  interactive & evidence-based program that bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-life skills, empowering girls to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

What's Included?

The School Partnership Program is a yearlong commitment to providing the Girls Inc. Experience. In addition to signature curriculum, program participants receive opportunities to gain exposure to real-world opportunities and meet with female leadership from across the NYC metropolitan area through field trips and guest workshops.

All program sessions are led by trained Program Facilitators in pro-girl spaces.

Each school partnership includes:  School-time recruitment workshops, weekly afterschool sessions (up to 2 hours) for up to 30 girls for the duration of the school year, program materials, snacks, 1 school-time field trip, and access to special Girls Inc. events.

Current School District Partners:

  • Brentwood
  • Freeport
  • Patchogue-Medford
  • South Huntington
  • Uniondale
  • Valley Stream
  • Westbury

Curriculum

All School Partners receive the comprehensive Girls Inc. Curriculum:

MIND+BODY®: Girls develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes through four focus areas that are critical to be in charge of their bodies and sustain a healthy, positive sense of self: body image, nutrition, stress management, and physical activity. 

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS/SEXUALITY®: Girls learn to identify, establish, and cultivate healthy relationships through assertiveness and negotiation skills. They develop critical thinking skills and practice effective decision making about their bodies.

ECONOMIC LITERACY®: Girls learn about money and the economy, including how to budget, manage, invest, and save money. 

FRIENDLY PEERSUASION®: Girls develop skills to resist pressure to use harmful substances, such as drugs, alcohol, tobacco and household chemicals, and develop communication skills to address peer & media pressure. 

MEDIA LITERACY®: Girls increase their awareness of the scope and power of the media, including the effects of social media and cyberbullying. 

OPERATION SMART®: Girls develop an enthusiasm for and skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). 

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY ACTION®: Girls build leadership and advocacy skills and create social change through community action projects. 

POST SECONDARY READINESS/CAREER EXPLORATION: Girls gain exposure to a variety of industries and career opportunities through field trips and guest presentations from female professionals. Girls gain life skills such as communication, resume writing, and interview practice.

Outcomes

The Girls Inc. experience is designed to lead to these long-term outcomes
for program participants to empower each girls so that she:

Strong & Healthy

  • Make healthy choices
  • Manage reproductive health

Smart & Educated

  • Is motivated to achieve
  • Graduates from high school and transitions to post-secondary education
  • Sets & achieves personal, educational, and career goals

Bold & Independent

  • Has healthy relationships
  • Has sound body image (which is related to self-confidence)
  • Uses her own voice & advocates for others
  • Is resilient

Bring Girls Inc. to Your School

To bring Girls Inc. programming to your school, please contact Director of Programs, Susan Dunbar at sdunbar@girlsinclongisland.org