From Blocks 2 Boardrooms

Our Story

From Blocks 2 Boardroom’s has developed the R.A.P.S © Initiative. In which is a leadership and mentorship program based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The R.A.P.S© Initiative offers mentoring and academic support through a Urban Curriculum to students in the 6th, 7th and 8th grade through teaching RESPONSIBILITY, ACCOUNTABILITY and PRODUCTIVIITY, which in turn, produces SUCCESS! The R.A.P.S© Initiative will be launching its first “pilot” program January, 2014 and will continue through April 2014. Meeting times are, after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students, who are chosen to be a part of the pilot, will actively work on improving their leadership skills, grades, life skills and overall behavior. The From Blocks 2 Boardrooms R.A.P.S© Initiative, will address the disciplinary issues and lack of focus in students. The pilot offers students the opportunity to address these issues through academic support and mentoring. In the areas of academic support, students will be offered tutoring in the subjects of math and reading comprehension. Through the mentorship program, students will be offered support through Impact Counseling and Consulting Services© in the areas of behavior modification. Each participant in the program will have a PIP (personal improvement plan). This PIP, will offer the students support in the areas they are struggling in academically and socially. Every participant in the program will have their progress tracked over the 12 weeks. The mentors and tutors of The R.A.P.S© Initiative pilot launch are committed to building lifelong relationships with the students while making a positive lifelong impact on their lives and providing a positive role model. Responsibility Accountability Productivity= Success