Game Changer Safe School
A Safe School That Transforms Futures
Helping at-risk middle school students reset their path through structure, mentorship, and accountability.
When Students Reach a Breaking Point
Students referred to Safe School often face:
- Academic decline
- Chronic absenteeism
- Behavioral challenges
- Social-emotional struggles
Without intervention, these challenges compound. Safe School exists to interrupt that trajectory.
More Than an Alternative School
—A Reset Opportunity
Safe School is a structured, mentor-led environment where students rebuild habits, confidence, and direction.
Every student is paired with a “Game Changer”—a mentor who provides daily accountability, guidance, and support.
The Model That Drives Change
Accountability
Clear expectations and consistent follow-through
Structure
Predictable routines that rebuild confidence
Mentorship
Trusted relationships with adults who’ve lived similar experiences
What Makes Safe School Different
- Every student has a dedicated mentor—not just supervision
- Mentors are “credible messengers” with lived experience
- Focus on behavior and identity, not just discipline
- Daily reinforcement of habits, mindset, and goals
Students don’t just get monitored—they get guided.
Structure & Support From Day One
Through accountability and second chances, Safe School helps students reset daily and stay focused on growth.
Elite Phrases of Success:
- I will respect myself and others.
- I will stay focused on my goals.
- I will make choices that support my future.
- I will not let setbacks define me.
Phrases
Daily affirmations build positive habits.
Mantra
A simple guide for behavior and choices.
Passport
Tracks goals and progress toward reintegration.
SEL
(Social-Emotional Learning) Builds emotional skills and peer respect.
Meet the Game Changers
The strength of Safe School lies in our Game Changers. For middle school students, a Game Changer begins as a mentor—someone steady, encouraging, and supportive who guides them through challenges with patience and care.
But what makes a Game Changer unique is that they are also a credible messenger. Having faced and overcome their own struggles, they carry the authenticity and credibility to show students that change is possible.
Game Changers embody three vital roles:
Mentor First
Providing daily encouragement, guidance, and stability that young people need most.
Credible Messenger
Using lived experience to give weight to their words and prevent students from repeating harmful cycles.
Bridge Builder & Consistency Keeper
Modeling reliability, respect, and emotional control while connecting students to families, schools, and community.
From Struggle to Second Chance
“I finally feel like someone listens to me.”
~ Student from Game Changer Safe School
W.I.N.n.i.n.g Summer School Program
For rising 9th graders at risk of not graduating, Elite offers the W.I.N.N.I.N.G. (What I Need Now In Ninth Grade) Summer School Program - free of charge and designed to give students a fresh start before high school.
Without this program, many would not have graduated. With it, they entered high school prepared and supported.
- 27 started → 19 completed
- 97% attendance
- 0 disciplinary issues
- Avg. 4.85 ELA proficiency / 3.8 mastery
- Avg. 6.7 math proficiency / 6.05 mastery
- 61 parent prep sessions + 52 home visits
- 42 hours weekly tutoring (math & reading)
- Physicals + supplies provided