Grades 6–12 Program

Youth Wellness & Student Success

Grades 6–12 | Pilot Phase — Supporting students as they develop confidence, self-awareness, accountability, and healthy decision-making skills.

The Youth Wellness & Life Skills Program is an education-first initiative of Doing Exceptional Deeds (D.A.D.), designed to support students in grades 6–12 as they develop confidence, self-awareness, accountability, and healthy decision-making skills.

Longitudinal Student Success Advisory (Grades 6–12)

The Youth Wellness & Life Skills Program includes a continuity-based Student Success Advisory model designed to support students from middle school through high school. Rather than rotating support year to year, this model emphasizes consistent adult guidance, relationship-building, accountability, and reflection that follow students across grade levels and key transitions.

Program Delivery

The advisory may be delivered during the school day through advisory periods, study hall, intervention blocks, or other designated times aligned with the school schedule. This approach allows students to receive support without extending the school day, reducing fatigue and access barriers.

When aligned with site priorities or funding requirements, the program may also be delivered after school as part of expanded learning or enrichment programming.

Program Core Principles

Safe & Supportive Environment — Structured sessions that promote belonging, respect, and student wellbeing.
Active & Engaged Learning — Interactive, discussion-based learning experiences that encourage participation and reflection.
Skill Building — Development of leadership, communication, goal-setting, and real-world readiness skills.
Youth Voice & Leadership — Opportunities for students to contribute ideas, practice leadership, and reflect on decision-making.
Diversity, Access & Equity — Inclusive participation with equitable access guided by site leadership.
Collaborative Partnerships — Delivered in partnership with school sites and Expanded Learning staff.
Continuous Improvement — Feedback collected from students and staff to inform future sessions.