PERSPECTIVES OF HOPE
ABSTRACT Pre-cast circumstances of the family dynamic, in the past, thought to pave a future for children that label them “at-risk” in a pre-defined destiny. Understanding the segregation society classifies “at-risk” youth, allows uneducated views to become exposed in order to eliminate this pre-conceived misconception. Ultimately removing the stereotype of “at-risk” youth and paving a future of hope for younger generations. The circumstances one has been given at birth does not limited them to reaching their full success. No exceptions.
DEFINIG AT RISK
AT-RISK YOUTH : noun
A child who is less likely to transition successfully into adulthood
Possible factors attributing to at-risk youth
poverty
20%
poor social skills
of children live in poverty office of juvenile justice and delinquent prevention 2010
50% of personality characteristics are inherited
bad neighborhoods
Single parent/ poor parenting skills
office of juvenile justice and delinquent prevention 2010
low income families
Kids at Hope is not another program;
Hope College and Career Readiness Academy
Kids at Hope began in 1993
50,000 adults have experienced Kids at Hope Training
it is first and foremost a belief system, supported by a cultural strategy and then enhanced by programs.
is a rigorous and fully accredited high school design to re-engage high school students from the ages of 14-22.
500,000 children/youth served Kids at
Hope Schools
Framework for partners to adopt belief
Individualized learning: designed around the students interest, talents, and needs.
system
450 partners/projects supported
Big Picture Learning: allows students to gain real world experiences through internship opportunities *Only one in AZ
18 states engaged in Kids at Hope Practices
MARICOPA COUNTY REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #509 MASTER PLAN TIMELINE
MASTER PLAN SITE REFERENCE
2018
Esperanza Elementary Durango Transitional Learning Center
Hope College and Career Readiness Academy
Mesa Transitional Learning Center
Phoenix Metropolitan Area
2033
small scale
hope process inclusion HCCRA
Southwest Key Programs
Map of Arizona
Hope Tactics
City of Phoenix
hope process inclusion Esperanza Elementary Schools hope process inclusion Durango + Mesa Transitional Learning CENTERS
Hope College + Career Readiness Academy 6401 S 16th St Phoenix
hope process inclusion Southwest Key Programs
Project Site
2023
School Identity Inclusions
Interior + Campus Improvements
2038
Hope Tactics
2043
Decline
2048
Growth
large scale : community + business involvement
no growth of campuses
expansion of school district
lack of identity + sense of pride
no feeling of hope for working toward future
PERSPECTIVES OF HOPE PROCESS
1 Understanding our place and initiating contact
2 Creating Student Engagement
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4
Schematic Design
5
Design Implementation
PERSPECTIVES OF HOPE
Community Movement
The center and only piece standing straight represents the student at average human height : 5’10”
DESIGN
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Community Involvement
Time Traveler
The string represents the web of connections and positive experiences the school is providing for the students Also brings color and life onto the campus which is currently lacking The fan represents the sun rising for a new day The words are what the kids said represented hope for them.
The use of concrete on the end of the bench gives a sense of stability and grounding
The four surrounding pieces represents their 4 aces ( a philosophy the school follows to identify positive individuals in their life)
The bench is an important element for the school as they have no seating options on campus
VIDEOS + WEBSITE
HOPE: at-risk youth
HOPE: building hope
INT 465: Spring 2018 Interior Design Studio VI: Institutional Design
HOPE: website
Students: M. Abbot, C. Medland, J. Micallef, T. O’Bert, C. Pock, T. Singleton, C. Williams Instructor: Milagros Zingoni