American Renaissance

Cornerstone Academy

East Iredell

Lakeshore

Mooresville

North Iredell

Oakwood IB

Selma Burke

Statesville Christian

Third Creek

Troutman

West Iredell

WHAT do we do?

• Execute a complete lesson plan each week (from our 26-week Curriculum)
• Provide snacks every week
• Provide crafts, activities or special guests with a purpose every week
• Conduct an incentive plan that rewards attendance, participation and journaling

WHEN do we meet?

• Middle Schools meet after school once per week for 26 weeks. Sessions last from 3:30 until 5:00 when parents pick the girls up. Transportation is not provided at this time.
• High School groups meet once per week during smart lunch or for one hour weekly as scheduled by SAP.

WHERE do we meet?

• On the campus in a designated location. Classrooms, the library and cafeteria are all locations we have used. We can meet anywhere that we have access to internet and projector for presentations.

WHY should my school start a TruthGirlz group?

• TruthGirlz is a program of the Crossroads Care Clinic, Statesville, offered at NO COST to the school or the students.
• TruthGirlz gives teachers who mentor an opportunity to bond with girls outside of the class environment in a way that tends to support the girl’s performance in the classroom
• Parents appreciate the support TruthGirlz gives in fostering social, emotional and moral development in their daughters
• While TruthGirlz is a faith-based program, girls from any walk of life, social or spiritual background are welcomed, supported and able to benefit from the program.
• TruthGirlz creates a safe place for girls to explore their authentic selves and ask hard questions
• TruthGirlz helps fortify girls against the pull of peer pressure, hormones and groupthink by presenting
  • critical thinking and decision-making skills
  • practical tools for self-care and healthy living
  • exposure to a wide variety of topics, perspectives and experiences