Impact & Results

Students previously at risk of retention now reading at or above grade level
High school seniors awarded scholarships and accepted into local colleges
Parents reporting improved behavior and motivation at home
Youth experiencing safe, nurturing afterschool environments for the first time
2024 Accomplishments
Mastery Rate: School has moved from “F” to “D”
ELA increases 25%
Math increased 20%
100% of students passed to the next grade.
100% of teachers are Site-based teachers—professional development leaders for Caddo Parish Schools

Our Reach

Through SJCL initiatives, we serve youth in underserved, low-income communities:

30 youth annually
Students Pre-K to 5th, and high school Seniors
High school seniors' annual scholarship of $500 plus a Dell Computer

Outcomes

Our program helps students:

Improve academic performance
Increase homework completion rates
Build positive relationships
Strengthen leadership and behavior
Improve literacy and grade-level readiness
Stay engaged in school and avoid disciplinary issues
Graduate on time and pursue higher education

How We Measure Progress

Attendance and engagement tracking
Teacher and parent collaboration
Student performance indicators
Behavioral observation
Program evaluations

Professional & Historical

The Social Justice Civic League has a long history of supporting education through its annual Scholarship Ball and Scholarship Award Presentations. In January 2021, the organization held its 15th Annual Scholarship Award Presentation in Shreveport, recognizing graduating seniors with financial scholarships made possible through the support of community partners, including Brookshire’s Grocery Company and the Caddo Parish Commission.