Thank you for your interest in our esteemed program to assist young ladies growing and empowering themselves successfully. The Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta G.E.M.S. program is an extension of the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy program. Delta G.E.M.S. was created to “catch the dreams” of teenage girls aged 14-18 and/or grades 9th-12th. Delta G.E.M.S. provides the framework to actualize those dreams through the performance of specific tasks that develop a “CAN DO” attitude.
The goals for Delta G.E.M.S. are:
∆ To instill the need to excel academically
∆ To enhance the girls’ skills to achieve high levels of academic success
∆ To assist girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures, including high school and beyond; and
∆ To create compassionate, caring and community minded young women by actively involving them in service learning and community service opportunities
The G.E.M.S. framework is composed of eleven major components, forming the road map for college and career planning. Topics within these components are designed to provide interactive lessons and activities that provide opportunities for self-reflection and individual growth.
The components are:
- Self-Awareness
- Skills for Success
- Leadership Development
- Socialization
- Healthy Lifestyle Habits
- Financial Preparation
- Financial Achievement
- Educational Preparation
- Career Preparation
For consideration into the Delta G.E.M.S. program, all applicants must complete the online application. The application and forms must be completed in their entirety and be submitted online with an electronic signature by October 8th.
Space is limited, and late applications will not be considered. Only accepted applicants into the Delta G.E.M.S. program will be notified. The Delta G.E.M.S. program is scheduled to meet once per month beginning in November. All meetings, except for the Parent/Guardian Orientation, which will be held in October, will be held in person. For the orientation, we will use Zoom, and participants will need access to a device with internet capability to attend.
Thank you for your interest in Delta G.E.M.S., and we look forward to building lifetime relationships and implementing exemplary programs.