Turnaround Achievement Awards

 

1) What is the Turnaround Achievement Awards Program?

 

The Turnaround Achievement Awards program is one that will recognize an At-Risk student from each school (K-12) of Restigouche County (Anglophone & Francophone) for their effort, commitment, and perseverance in turning his or her life around to a more positive direction. The principal and teachers of each school will be charged with identifying the award winner.

 

2) What criteria should be used to determine the winners?

 

The school can set their own criteria for the award. For example, criteria could include a Turnaround in attitude, behaviour, academic performance, personal handicap or substance abuse to name a few. Jeunesse Restigouche Youth Committee, sponsors of this event, will not question the school's criteria or judgement in selecting a candidate for the Turnaround Achievement Award.

 

3) How does the school select a winner?

 

Principals, teachers and/or guidance counsellors are encouraged to nominate students by providing information about each nominee at a staff meeting or to a special Turnaround Award Committee. It is up to the principal to determine whether to involve the entire staff in the process or to form a special committee to screen nominations.

 

4) How many Turnaround students can a school identify for the award?

 

One. This will keep the program special and credible. However, should a school have an extremely large student population or serve more than one level (i.e.: elementary & middle or middle & senior) then the Jeunesse Restigouche Youth Committee may decide to recognize more than one student from that particular school.

 

5) Why should a school be interested?

 

Schools have traditionally recognised overachievers, the top athlete and top academics. However, this program is to help youth with multiple barriers to becoming self-sufficient and realize their full potential within an educational and social context in order to be integrated into the labour market. This program is designed to give students with multiple barriers something to strive for. As well, it also recognizes the unsung heroes – the teachers and/or counsellors who spend the time and effort to work with “at-risk” youth.