On any given day, Jasline can be found in her Boys & Girls Club’s Learning Center with her head buried in a book. Now a self-proclaimed bookworm, Jasline is a frequent participant in Accelerated Reader, a program that promotes reading comprehension.
It is proven that third grade reading is a key indicator of a child’s likelihood of high school graduation and future success. At Boys & Girls Clubs, we provide the necessary building blocks to support literacy and set our members like Jasline on a path toward graduation.
As a fourth grader, Jasline’s love for reading is propelling her towards a bright future. Her dream? Working at the Boys & Girls Club so she can help other kids read and achieve just like her.
Jasline is a testament to the power of a strong support system and caring mentors. When kids get the academic support they need, the future opens up for them like an unfolding book.