STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES
TAYLOR
When Taylor started kindergarten at The Foundations School in August 2021, she was a non-reader. But in just five months, she’s improved three developmental reading levels. That’s how much we expected her to improve over the entire year!
Taylor’s mother credits CCE’s curriculum for helping her daughter learn so much, so fast. “What you guys are doing, I just keep it going on at home,” she said. “You guys provide all the necessary stuff for her to learn at home, and I just keep pushing her.”
“She reads with me every day,” Taylor said, when asked about her mother. Ms. Louis confirmed. “They have their own little personal library.”
Taylor is now reading on grade level thanks to the hard work of our staff, her family, and of course, Taylor herself! Way to go, Taylor!
JOSHUA
When Joshua first arrived at The Foundations School, he was reading far below his grade level. A compassionate and resilient third-grade student, Joshua’s social and emotional issues made it difficult for him to focus on reading.
“He wanted to rush through,” his teacher, Ms. Sepúlveda, said. “He would omit words, he would insert words that weren’t there, come up with his own story.”
Ms. Sepúlveda gave Joshua tips and strategies for calming down. And when they would meet in small groups to work on reading, Ms. Sepúlveda encouraged Joshua to take his time with the words. As a result, Joshua has grown two developmental reading levels in just half a year and jumped to the next grade level.
“She believed in me,” Joshua said. “My teacher believed in me.”
We’re so proud of Joshua’s growth and are excited to see him reach his full potential!
JAKAYA
In August 2021, third grader Jakaya was approaching grade level reading, but she wasn’t quite on grade level yet. She struggled with her fear of making mistakes.
“Jakaya used to be very shy,” her mother said. “She’s an overachiever.”
In the classroom, Jakaya practiced reading with her classmates in pairs and small groups. Her mother built on that work at home, and she also told Jakaya that it’s okay to make mistakes and that everyone at The Foundations School loved her.
“I think what the school has truly offered not just Jakaya, but all my children, is a sense of family,” Ms. Walker said. “I like that my children are more open now. They’re more willing to learn.”
After just five months, Jakaya is now reading on grade level and is continuing to improve. And her siblings, Zarianna (also in third grade) and Jaheim (kindergarten) are also reading on grade level. We’re so proud of Jakaya and her whole family!