Programs
In an effort to provide the most effective programming, the Oakcrest Teen Center delivers an array of services to address the specific needs of Oakcrest High School.
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REBEL
Reaching Everyone By Exposing Lies
REBEL is a grassroots movement developed by and for teens to prevent and reduce the spread of tobacco use among their peers and all members of the community. REBEL is a program of the New JERSEY Department of Health and Senior Services, Comprehensive Tobacco Control Program (DHSS, CTCP) and funded by a portion of the excise tax on cigarettes. The students in this group prepare presentations for the Great American Smoke Out and National Kick Butts Day.
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Girls Group
Girls Group is designed to encourage healthy choices with a focus on improving self-esteem. Students in girls group engage in interactive lessons on a variety of topics. These topics include dating & relationships, body image, and decision making.
Meetings are every Wednesday during activity period.
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MAN2MAN
Man2Man is a program that teaches young men about goal setting, decision making, and responsibility. Participants take part in interactive club meetings to discuss the assigned weekly topic. Many of the topics also include interactive activities as well as guest speakers.
Meetings are every Thursday during activity period.
Employment Readiness
The Oakcrest Teen Center offers One-on-One job readiness coaching as well as group workshops for students. There is also a job posting display board located in the Teen Center.
For students that desire a more intense work readiness training the Teen Center also conducts test preparation for the National Work Readiness Credential. The Oakcrest Teen Center is 1 of 9 approved testing sites in the state of New Jersey and 1 of only 3 in Southern New Jersey. The National Work readiness credential (NWRC) is the first National standards-based assessment for entry-level workers to provide a universal, transferable, national standard for work readiness. The NWRC will benefit our students in demonstrating to employers that they have the skills to successfully perform in entry-level jobs.
Freshman Transition Program
The Transition Program is designed to ease the transition from middle school to high school. The program uses trained student mentors to facilitate interactive workshops. Topics covered include adjustment to change, time management, and academic achievement. Each year the student mentors also help to host the freshman orientation held in August.
