Making an Impact in a Child’s Life
Based on the success of the Elite High School program, Peoria’s Public School District asked Elite to pilot a program that would similarly serve at-risk elementary students. Established in 2011, Elite K-8 is now an “every-day-in-school” program designed to teach students about the power of respect and the value of an education.
Home visits begin in the summer. Both parents/guardians and students are required to sign a “Code of Conduct Covenant.” There is a strict dress code and a high value placed on conduct and effort. Elite’s focus on bringing respect back into the classroom is proving successful! Once Elite is introduced into a school, that school’s culture generally changes from one of chaos to one of mutual and consistent respect for ALL people, ALL the time.
Real Data / Real Impact
- 16,200 students have participated in the Elite K-8 concept in Peoria Public Schools and Charter Schools.
- 16,000+ parental home visits have been conducted for the parents of students in the Elite K-8 schools.
- In each Elite K-8 school, the culture has improved, including Attendance, Behavior, and Course Passage (PBIS).
- 660 students have graduated from the Jr. Elite Leadership Program from Peoria Public Schools and Charter Schools.
- In 2020, The Elite Program was featured nationally on Mike Rowe’s "Returning the Favor” Show.