JAG DADS (Dads Are Doing Something) is a family and community engagement educational initiative.
To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.
To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying.
Students gain positive male role models.
Sartartia gains an extra set of eyes and ears. The presence of a father or father figure will provide an additional deterrent to bullying, enhance a sense of security in the building, and will help to create an environment conducive to learning.
Fathers get a glimpse of their students’ everyday world and learn about the increasingly complex challenges and decisions today’s youth are facing. As a result, they can learn to relate better to their student and hopefully connect with them.
Fathers gain a greater awareness of the positive impact they can have on their student’s life in three critical areas including academic performance, self-esteem, and social behavior.
Due to budget shortfalls and cutbacks, often teachers are presented with larger classrooms each year. The JAG DADS volunteers provide real and important help for the teachers and the students.