The Youth Incentives Program was developed to encourage students to improve their performance in a behavior or academic area identified jointly by the student, teacher, and principal. Students sign a Performance Goal Contract based on the need of the student. It is important that goals are realistic, attainable, and should offer some challenge but not be “impossible” to achieve.		Chatham County 4-H Youth Development
	Participation in this program is on a volunteer basis. Students who successfully reach their goals receive recognition each nine weeks and a $50.00 saving bond at the end of the school year.
197 6-8 grade students from four schools participated in this program. 173 students participated in the academic performance incentive 86% showed improvement. 24 students set goals in the behavior incentive 94% showed improvement and met their goals.
IMPACTS: Post Evaluations 89% - learned to set goals 81% - improved communication skills 52% - discovered some limitations 90% -improved behavior in class 95% - improved study skills 81% - learned problem solving techniques

Chatham County 4-H is a United Way Agency through the United Way of Chatham County.

This page was created by Paulette Thomas, County Extension Secretary II

Date created: August 21, 2002 Updated April 21, 2005