A strong education system on St. John requires the effort of the entire community to support the children before, during and after school. A dedication to the St. John youth has been clearly documented throughout the planning process. After-school tutoring, previously provided by the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation, needs to be revived and supported. The Department would like to rebuild their computer lab and offer afterschool homework assistance.

The Department would like to rebuild their computer lab and offer after-school homework assistance. In the long-term, they plan to build a community center with a focus on the youth. A Youth Long-term Recovery Work Group has formed to coordinate the current youth programs, improve their accessibly to the community; and develop additional programs as needed. This project aims to support all schools (on and off island) and homeschool programs in meeting the educational and extracurricular needs of all students; coordinate among groups that provide activities for children, determine any gaps that exist in supporting the youth; and create additional professional development opportunities. After school programs are imperative to the cohesiveness of the island since they allow children to intermix and form life-long relationships. Other community actions to support education include solving the challenge of access to child care; implementing solutions to provide additional support for after-school homework help; providing transportation to afterschool activities; and developing vocational and technical education opportunities.

IMPLEMENTATION STEPS: 1. Transportation for students after school hours 2. Continue coordination and outreach for current youth programming and expand as necessary 3. Improve Athletic Facilities and Playgrounds 4. Create Partnerships with Sprauve School and Gifft Hill School 5. Support the development of community centers and youth center

Key Players: St. John Schools; Dept. of Sports, Parks and Recreation, St. John LTRT Alignment: HSS, CPCB RSFs Cost: < 1 Million Timeline: One - Three Years