We are one of ten schools participating in the Dare to Dream program, an interactive program which focuses on student self-improvement (My Self), community service (My Community) and goal setting/career planning (My World). To help our students Achieve, Believe and Conceive their dreams, this year's program curriculum also includes the Dare to Dream competition. Each of the ten schools will be competing to win prizes for the students and their school because through hard work and motivation that dreams are achieved. From now until November 11th, we will be raising money in effort to be one of two schools that raise the most money. Our students will be checking the leaderboard every week to see where our school stands. Please help us by becoming one of our STEM superstars by contributing to this page and sharing with others! Thank you!

Every donation is tax-deductible through the Harris Foundation, and helps our school get one step closer to our goal of having an even more dynamic Dare to Dream Program!

Prizes

1st Place - Tablets for the students and a TV for the school

2nd Place - MP3 players for the students

About Dare to Dream

Dare to Dream (DTD) began in 1995 as a program to boost self-esteem and provide positive role models for children in elementary and middle schools. The program's foundation is Dr. Harris' credo - the ABCs, “I can Achieve, if  I Believe and Conceive my dream.” 

THF's Dare to Dream program serves nearly 300 students in the Houston by providing a free, interactive character education and college and career readiness curriculum to fourth through sixth graders. Through the use of positive role models, community involvement, and college and career exploration, students experience a year of interactive lessons that educate, inspire and motivate students to set goals and create a plan to achieve them.

The My Self lessons teach students about respect, responsibility and other important values. The second module, My Community, focuses on planning and executing community service projects.  Finally, My World introduces students to various career fields and encourages field trips to college campuses.

Each year, DTD ends with a celebration field trip. The program consists of a motivational speech from Dr. Harris as well as school presentations and skits and superstar awards for outstanding students.

After their participation, teachers report that DTD students have an increased desire to stay in school and have set goals for personal achievement.

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