Back On Track

Back on Track by the YMCA...

Is a 3-5 day program that provides students aged 12-17 who are having difficulties at school with the opportunity to take a step back.

It offers a positive and restorative experience that fosters personal growth, autonomy, and the development of social skills in lieu of disciplinary measures.

Academic Support

Time in the morning for youth to keep up with their schoolwork. Students recieve support to work through assigments and write test assigned by their school teachers.
Practice new study skill to help student feel more prepared for when they return to school

One on One Goal Setting

Allow students to reflect and define goals based off what has been happening at school and in their social life. Students create objectives and brainstorm ideas about how to have more success when they return to these environments.
Gain perspective and take a breath to stop the downward spiral.

Workshop Support

Students receive support from a qualified youth worker in small group workshops. These workshops aim to support students in working on their reason for referral.
Workshops may include: Self-Esteem, Motivation, Conflict Resolution, Responsibility at Every age, Identifying my values, Bullying, Impulsivity and more.

A Supportive Return to School

A youth worker will plan a meeting at school with the student, parent, youth worker, and Vice Principal to empower the youth to share the goals they’ve created while at Back on Track.
Youth are referred to community supports depending on their needs; such as a guidance counsellor, social worker, career counsellor or other community resource.
After one month back at school, the youth worker will visit the school to check on the student and review the goals they set.

Endorsed by the Department of Education

" On behalf of the Commissioner of Education and the Department of Education, I write to express our continued support for Peak Potential Bermuda and, in particular, the recently launched Back on Track program, delivered in partnership with the YMCA."

"School suspension, when left unaddressed, is one of the strongest early indicators of student disengagement and, ultimately, school dropout. The Back on Track program directly confronts this challenge by transforming what would otherwise be a punitive experience into a structured, restorative, and growth-oriented intervention. "

Llewelyn E. Simmons, Ph.D

Director of Academics

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The Three Steps of the Program

1. Cool Down

2. Reflection

Students are removed from the immediate school environment and placed in a structured setting that allows them to step away from ongoing conflicts or disciplinary issues.

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2. Reflection

Through individual meetings and group workshops, students examine the circumstances that led to their situation, identify challenges, and explore healthier ways of responding.

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3. Commitment

2. Reflection

3. Commitment

Students are encouraged to set goals and commit to positive changes that will improve their behavior, relationships, and success within the school community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility Requirements. Participants must be:

Students in grade 7 to 12
Currently enrolled at a partnered Bermuda Public School
Able to commit to a minimum of 3 complete days at the Back on Track program

What is the Referral Process?

The school decides to refer the student to the program
The school contacts the program youth worker to confirm the referral and set the date for the reintegration meeting.
The school contacts the parents to inform them of the suspension and requests permission to complete the referral.
The school sends the Essentials document and assigned schoolwork to the program.
The program youth worker contacts the parents to answer questions and prepare for the student's time in the program.
Intake meeting on the student's 1st day.

What will the day look like for my child?

AM: Schoolwork and 1-on-1 sessions (with each student)

PM: Group workshops based on reason(s) for referral

End of Day: The program youth worker contacts the school and parents to provide an update and to plan for the reintegration meeting.

Last Day: Preparation for return to school and reintegration meeting with all actors (student, school and parents/guardians)

How does the return to school work?

Reintegration meeting at school, attended by the student, parents, school and youth worker.
The student is referred to other programs and services in their community.
4 to 6 weeks later: The program youth worker conducts follow-up meetings with the student, parents and school.
3 months later: The program youth worker conducts a follow-up with the school to evaluate the degree of problematic behavior exhibited by the student since their time in the program.
During the summer: The student is invited to participate in various activities

Where is the program located?

The Back on Track Alternative Suspension space is located at Scholars Bermuda, 23 Berkeley Road, Pembroke, HM 09.

Will my child be allowed to leave the property during lunch?

It is our policy that all students stay on property during the lunch break. Please ensure students bring a packed lunch to the program each day. A microwave and refrigerator are available on-site for students to use.

Taking a Step Back from School to get Back on Track.

Back on Track by the YMCA...

Endorsed by the Department of Education

The Three Steps of the Program

1. Cool Down

2. Reflection

2. Reflection

2. Reflection

2. Reflection

2. Reflection

3. Commitment

2. Reflection

3. Commitment

Frequently Asked Questions

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Taking a Step Back from School to get Back on Track.

Back on Track by the YMCA...

Endorsed by the Department of Education

The Three Steps of the Program

1. Cool Down

2. Reflection

2. Reflection

2. Reflection

2. Reflection

2. Reflection

3. Commitment

2. Reflection

3. Commitment

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us

Better yet, see us in person!

Peak Potential Bermuda - Our Scholars

Hours

Drop us a line!

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