The CHOICES program was presented at Dixon  Middle School

The CHOICES program was presented by the LPC Alumni Foundation at Dixon  Middle School on November 14 and 15. The program was presented to Dixon eighth graders over the course of two hours.  The main goal of the CHOICES program is to connect with the students and show them there are many things to consider when planning their futures.

Activities are based on the principle of self-discipline; what it means and how to apply it to your life. Each activity shows a different aspect of self-discipline and enforces the concept that self-discipline is the key to success. Students are challenged to make the commitment to stay in school and graduate from high school. Students are able to play out different scenarios of what it is like for those who dropped out of high school, who graduated high school, and those who went on to further their education after high school. Students learn the importance of how education is vital to the success of their future and those who limit their education by dropping out and those who don’t further their education what jobs are out there for them. Those who learn that there is more opportunity out there for high school graduates who further their education are more enticed and well-informed to keep their education progressing.

The CHOICES Program is a highly participatory classroom seminar, presented by local volunteers in partnership with the Waynesville – St. Robert Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club of Pulaski County.  The Dixon Middle School presentation was sponsored by Flat Branch Home Loans – the Giving Branch, Laclede Electric Trust, and Wal-Mart-St. Robert.

The CHOICES program uses interactive exercises to help students learn the impact of their choices and how to take control of their lives through wise decision-making in different areas of life such as time and money management as well as education.

To learn more about the program visit www.CHOICES.org.