WrittenBy:AveryDavis
AUSY makes coming to class worth the while Thursday, September 4, students who have attended 80% of the month before got to visit the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Scholars enjoyed an awesome day of elephants, flamingos and more
Attendance incentives are featured monthly this academic year For October, scholars will visit the Factory of Terror Haunted House in Canton on October 10 . th
By Jonathan D Jackson Sr
In a world that often pushes young people to figure things out alone, AUS mentoring offers something different guidance, support, and the belief that success is not just a dream but a plan to SOAR As a mentor, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it can be when young men and women are given a safe space to talk, ask questions, and build their future with someone in their corner.
Mentoring goes beyond giving advice it’s about walking beside our scholars every step of the way Whether it’s helping with work permits so they can earn their first paycheck, arranging college visits to help them envision their next chapter, or organizing field trips that connect learning to real life, the goal is always the same: to open doors and expand possibilities.
One of the most important aspects of this work is the one-on-one time I get with students (see page 2)
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EveryOctober,theAcademyforUrbanScholars YoungstownproudlycelebratesHawktober a monthdedicatedtoschoolspirit,community, andgrowth Throughoutthemonth,students andstaffcometogethertohonorthevalues thatmakeAUSYstrong:kindness,pride,and perseverance
Thisyear’sHawktoberlineupisfilledwith excitingandmeaningfulevents:
Anti-BullyingWeek–October6:Atimeto standtogetheragainstbullyingand promotekindness,respect,andinclusion acrossourschoolcommunity.
SpiritWeek&HomecomingWeek–October20:StudentsshowtheirAUSY pridewiththemeddaysleadinguptoone ofthebiggestcelebrationsoftheyear Homecoming–October24:Anightto rememberasourschoolcommunity gatherstocelebrateourscholarsandschool spirit
TrunkorTreat–October29:Familiesand friendsareinvitedtoafun,safeHalloween celebrationfilledwithcreativity,costumes, andcandy!
AUSYQ1CelebrationsDay–October30at theAtkinsonCenter:Wewrapup Hawktoberbyrecognizingstudent achievementsandhonoringhardwork duringthefirstquarter
Hawktoberismorethanjustamonthofevents it’sareminderthattogether,ourAUSY communitycanmakealastingimpact Througheducation,unity,andschoolpride,we continuetobuildabrighterfutureforall
MentoringwithJonathanJackson (continued)
daily These scholar discussions are where growth truly begins We talk about life, goals, challenges, choices and how to overcome the barriers they are facing Sometimes it’s about academics, other times it’s about confidence or direction But every conversation matters These talks build trust, self-awareness, and a clearer vision of the future.
To every young person reading this: You don’t have to do it all on your own There are people ready to support you, challenge you, and cheer you on Success starts with showing up, asking for help, and staying committed I’m here to help you take those steps and I believe in where you’re going and your ability to make your dreams reality
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Report Card Results Are In!
AUS Youngstown and Canton were rated as exceeding expectations on the 24/25 State Report Card, achieving:
Exceeding state standards
Exceeding graduation rates
Closing the gap in reading & math assessments
Prep Academy Director Dr Corey Yoakam said he feels grateful to be a part of this achievement
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
"Our standard is exceeding the standards. I am beyond appreciative of our scholars and world class staff,” Yoakam said “We are looking forward to growing even more in the future"
AUSY is working hard to close the gap, where the philosophy is: We don’t leave scholars behind, we catch them up!!