The Young Men’s Academy functions under a 5-pillar character building system:

1. PRIDE
2. RESPONSIBILITY
3. INTEGRITY
4. DISCIPLINE
5. FAMILY and BROTHERHOOD

The Academy will research, and discuss the occurrence and pressing issues of inner-city boys. These issues include, but are not limited to:

• Social Etiquette
• Work Ethic
• Peer Pressure
• Workplace Readiness
• The Role of Media in the Black Community
• Drugs and Alcohol
• Abstinence, Safe Sex, and Sexual Harassment
• Anger Management and Conflict Resolution
• The Effects of Education (or the lack thereof)

Note:

• Every Monday, the young men will demonstrate workplace readiness by dressing in a collared, button down shirt with a neck tie (can be supplied by staff if necessary), dress or khaki pants.
• Mr. James will facilitate meetings. However, guest speakers may be called in to speak on specific issues.
• The meetings will generally take place during the school day for one-hour periods. In some instances, the young men will be called in for workshops and activities.
• For Annual Men’s Day and community projects, guests may also come in to speak to, and converse with our young men.