The PASS program has the goals of improving student achievement and well-being, as well as developing college and career readiness skills. It provides bi-weekly counseling sessions to help students set goals and track their progress towards passing all classes over two trimesters. Small group presentations also cover topics like study skills, test taking, and personal development. The program rewards student effort through praise, gift cards, food rewards, and parties to motivate achievement. Evaluation of PASS showed that 68% of participating students improved their grades and credits earned towards graduation.

1. PASS PROGRAM
Promoting Academic Survival & Success
P = Promoting
A = Academic
S = Survival
S = Success

2. PASS PROGRAM
Goals:
1. Improve student achievement and student
well-being.
2. Develop college and career readiness skills.

3. Goal Setting
1. I want to pass all of my classes for the next two
trimesters.
2. What key behaviors must I do to achieve my
goal of passing all my classes for the next two
trimesters?
Key Behaviors: Have no more than three absences,
complete all of my assignments, devote 1.5 hours of
homework/study time each night.
3. How will I track my progress? I will use Student
Connect. I will inform my parents. I will talk to my
teachers. I will talk with my counselor.

4. The Developmental Relationship
Framework:
1. Express CARE
2. Provide SUPPORT
3. Challenge GROWTH
4. Expand POSSIBILITIES

5. You Can Do This.

6. PASS PROGRAM PROCESS
1. Counselor meets with each student bi-weekly
to review progress and to provide support for
each student’s goal attainment.
2. Small group presentations are provided every
other month on the following topics: (1)
Study Skills, (2) Test Taking Skills, (3) College
and Career Readiness Skills and (4) Personal
and Social Development Skills.

7. PASS PROGRAM REWARDS
To motivate and reward student achievement
and effort, the PASS program provides the
following rewards to students:
1. Verbal Praise and Recognition
2. Gift Cards
3. Free Tacos from Taco Bell
4. Pizza Party

8. RESULTS 2013-2014
44 Students Participated in the PASS PROGRAM
14 Students Earned Participation Taco Bell Rewards
14 Students Earned a $10 Gift Card
16 Students Earned a $20 Gift Card
In sum, 68% of the students had grade point
improvement and credit improvement leading
toward graduation.