What is it?
Many students with 504 plans have support during the school day. But once the school bell rings, familiar struggles can return: difficulty focusing, feeling overwhelmed by assignments, and trouble managing time effectively. We also understand that parents and caregivers want to provide the best possible support at home.
FOCUS
The Ability to: Concentrate on a task without distraction, staying on track toward the completion of that task.
How 5-O-FOCUS helps: Mentors teach strategies to break down work into smaller chunks, create distraction-free environments, and use tools like timers or focus apps.
ORGANIZATION
The Ability to: Create and maintain systems for managing materials, assignments, and time effectively .
How 5-O-FOCUS helps: Mentors help establish routines, set up workspaces, develop clear systems for storing and tracking assignments, and use visual schedules.
COMPLETION
The Ability to: See tasks through from start to finish, meeting deadlines, and overcoming procrastination.
How 5-O-FOCUS helps: Mentors help with task breakdown, time estimation, setting small goals, and celebrating milestones to stay motivated towards completion.
UNDERSTANDING
The Ability to: Grasp concepts, connect new information to existing knowledge, and ask for clarification when needed.
How 5-O-FOCUS helps: Mentors may offer specific mentorship, review instructions carefully, help students rephrase concepts in their own words, and encourage questions.
SUCCESS
The Ability to: Achieve goals, feel a sense of accomplishment, and experience academic growth and increased confidence.
How 5-O-FOCUS helps: The whole program is geared towards giving students the tools and support for a new experience of success. This builds confidence and sets a positive cycle in motion.
