The 3R Program was created by teachers at Hannah Penn Middle School to help struggling students who were retained in grades 7 and 8. The program focuses on retaining important academic and life skills, allowing students to refocus without peer pressures, and rewarding efforts and successes. In the first two years, the program saw significant improvements in attendance, discipline, test scores, and grade promotions compared to prior years. The program faces ongoing challenges with scheduling, enrollment fluctuations, and ensuring promotions meet district standards.