Project GOAL
Eau Claire High School
4800 Monticello Road
Columbia, South Carolina 29203
(803) 735-7624 or (803) 735-3458
Rm. 100 & 101

How did Project G.O.A.L. begin?

Why is Project G.O.A.L.needed?

Who can participate in Project G.O.A.L.?

Goals of the Project

Activities for Project G.O.A.L.

Expected Accomplishments of Project G.O.A.L.

Partnerships with Project G.O.A.L.

More information

The South Carolina Department of Education provided a three year grant to W. J. Keenan High School through Target 200 education reform program. The aim of Project G.O.A.L. was to reduce the dropout rate of students and to help them become competent productive individuals.

 After three years of success, the project began to expand to three other district schools. W. A. Perry Middle School, Alcorn Middle School, and Eau Claire High School were chosen to implement Project G.O.A.L. for their students.

Since that time, Project G.O.A.L. remains only in two high schools, Keenan High School and Eau Claire High School.

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Why is Project G.O.A.L.needed?

A number of students are faced with personal crisis during each school year. These crises can include poor academic performance, pregnancy, retainment, adjustment to high school, chronic attendance problems, discipline problems, economic difficulties or drug related issues. As a result these issues can put the student in danger of dropping out of school. Project G.O.A.L. serves as an alternative for students to maintain school stability and become productive individuals. Most of all, it provides students with coping strategies to assist them in being successful.

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Who can participate in Project G.O.A.L.?

Students participate on a voluntary bassis upon referrals by a guidance counselor, teacher, administrator or self.

Students are enrolled in the program all year and participate Mon - Thursday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Transportation is provided for those students who line in the school zone area

The program is free and provides a range of services.

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Goals of the Project:

1. To prevent students from dropping out of school by providing support and resources

2. To improve the total environment and overall functioning of the student

3. To improve students' academic skills that hinder them from graduating.

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Activities for Project G.O.A.L.

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Expected Accomplishments of Project G.O.A.L.

Improve students' learning

Improve students' discipline and attendance

Provide positive alternative activities for students

Improve the number of students successfully completing high school

To work with other disciplines in the school and community, to collaborate activities for Project G.O.A.L.

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Partnerships with Project G.O.A.L.

Eau Claire Community CouncilPalmetto Healthy StartMartinez Development ServicesLRADAC/Fighting BackColumbia International UniversityColumbia CollegeBenedict CollegeMidlands Technology CollegeUniversity of South CarolinaCity of ColumbiaOmega Phi FraternityColumbia Housing AuthorityJump Start University tooBank of AmericaSisters of CharityProject HopeNational Youth Court

Safe and Healthy Schools

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For further information concerning Project G.O.A.L. contact:

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