George Washington High School
Iowa Jobs For America's Gradates
Cedar Rapids, IA

Contact Person: Julie Schneekloth
Title of Contact: I-JAG Specialist

Contact Information:
2205 Forest Drive SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
319-558-3845
Jschneekloth@cr.k12.ia.us

Highlights
(a) – Activities
1. Mock interviews with Rockwell employees
2. Volunteered with the Boy Scout participating in a food drive
3. Real life budgeting

(b) – Outcomes
1. Real life training with people and questions that could not be prepared for.
They did a great job.
2. Sense of community – they understood the importance of giving back
3. Students are finding out the costs associated with being on their own.
How much work is involved with a household

Level
9-12

Location
Urban
Statewide

Funding
Private sector and state and federal funding

Demographics
East side of Cedar Rapids, 43% student body is free or reduced
lunch and large population of African Americans

Program Features

1. Outcome data system
3. Innovative strategies for promoting and measuring social/emotional, physical well-being
4. Family outreach
5. Community collaboration
6. Aggressive outreach
7. Learning styles/multiple intelligences
8. Positive approaches to discipline
9. Personalized planning
10. Promotes caring relationships
11. Student voice and leadership
12. Non-traditional timelines
13. Innovative academic strategies
14. Mentoring/tutoring
15. Reducing absenteeism
16. Other innovative strategies