T-Steps
A program for middle school-aged students making the transition into adolescence (T=transitional). Sixth – eighth graders come for five feeder schools to attend the program each day. T-Steps members are enrolled in one of four of the “majors”: visual arts, athletics, dance or rhythm band. The classes meet daily and are taught by specialists. Members also sign up for a daily academic component, choosing between hands-on English Language Arts, math/science labs, homework assistance or LEAP test prep in the T-Steps library. Youth development small group activities start out each day and each child receives intensive and personalized mentoring through the Project RISE mentoring staff. Partnerships with BREC, the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge and MidCity Dance bring additional resources and opportunities to the youth served at T-Steps.
Location: BREC Expressway Center, 935 S. 11
th Street
Hours: 3:00 – 5:30 PM Monday – Friday
Number of Youth Served: 50-60
Feeder Schools: Kenilworth Middle, Capitol Middle, McKinley Middle, Westdale Middle, St. Francis Xavier
Funding Sources: Department of Social Services (Teen Pregnancy Prevention) and Louisiana Department of Education’s 21
st Century Community Learning Centers