Rotary Club of Cheboygan

The STRIVE program is a partnership  between the Rotary Club of Cheboygan and the Cheboygan Area High School designed to help motivate students to do better in school and set a direction for the rest of their lives.  STRIVE stands for Students Taking Renewed Interest in the Value of Education.  In the program, students who have a desire to improve their academics and life prospects are paired with a mentor to encourage and motivate them.   In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 12 students in the program.

THE OPPORTUNITY

• STRIVE is for high school seniors who want to improve their present educational status and their life prospects.
• STRIVE recognizes and rewards students academically ranked in the lower on-third of the senior class who demonstrates their desire for success by achievement in three areas.

THE COMMITMENT - STRIVE students are committed to the three “A’s”

• Academics: Achieving a minimum of a “C” average in the senior year or improving the 9-11 grade average, whichever is higher.
• Attendance:  Maintaining a 90% attendance.
• Attitude:  Demonstrating appropriate conduct and a positive attitude.

All students completing the program receive a summer job offer and an awards dinner for the student and parentss/guardian.

All STRIVE students who meet the three “A’s” and receive verification of satisfactory job peformance from their employer will receive a cash award at the end of the summer.  This will award will be equal to $1 per hour worked, up to a maximum of $400, worked between graduation and Labor Day.  This award is in addition to wages received.

Scholarships or financial aid will be available to the most improved student successfully completing the STRIVE program.

THANK YOU to the supporters of the STRIVE program:

• North Central Michigan College
• Lake Superior State University
• Citizens National Bank
• Cheboygan County Probate Court
• Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce