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The philosophy of The Fishing School is inspired by the adage, “If you give a man a fish, you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will feed himself for a lifetime.” By providing academic out-of-school time programs, TFS is changing generations and empowering youth to become responsible stewards of their future.
TFS’s mission is to provide a safe haven and academic support to under-served youth and their families in Washington, DC. Our mission is achieved by providing out-of-school time programming with a priority to the following five components: (1) academics, (2) wellness, (3) parental and school engagement, (4) enrichment, and (5) life skills.
TFS’s focus on elementary and middle school aged youth is to provide them with the academic and social skills required to thrive in high school and beyond. OST programs are such a critical factor to academic success because they: reduce unsupervised time and provide alternatives to risky behaviors; instill youth with a belief in themselves and their future; and teach responsibility.
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