A.T.S. Alternatives to Suspension (a program of the Youth Service Bureau) OUTCOME RESULTS

Fall Semester Students Participated 2

STUDENTS SERVED between September December students referred to ATS 122 students attended the ATS program 35 female/109 male 3

Reasons for Referrals 4

How Outcomes Were Measured Students completed a self-experience survey – (paper surveys sent to referring party at the students’ schools); An of the same survey was sent to Deans and AP’s Daily - post-ATS student-report completed on classroom’s computers. 5

Student Survey Student self-reported on their own experience of the ATS program; 122 surveys were distributed; 61/122 were completed and returned; 11/122 no data available as student either moved to Juvenile Hall, Gateway, or not completed. 6

7 Quotes from ATS participants: “I still practice the meditation at home when I am stressed out or frustrated with a turn of events in my life.” A.H. “Thank you for giving me something to see better in myself.” M.M. “Thanks for everything. I really did learn something that day. I’ve been trying my best to stay out of trouble thanks to ATS.” G.G.

Q1:Since Attending ATS, My GPA Has Improved 8

Q2: Self-Perception of Rule Breaking 9

Q3:Self-Perception of Communication Skills 10

Q4: A Refresher Class 11

12 Quotes from ATS participants: I have been quieter and more attentive during class and treat everyone with respect.” K.E. “I have taken the thought of waking up early and getting to school on time second semester. I’ve been turning in my homework since the first day of school second semester and been getting good feedback from my teachers verbally and non-verbally. Example: My math teacher sees that I’ve been getting to school early and she gives me a smile because I’m one of the first to be in class. This made me more happier of myself and there’s much more but its too much.” S.R.