Adopt A Class Impact

The results of the program have been outstanding. One teacher says: “Adopt A Class gives students the experience of meeting adults from the work world, as well as the opportunity to see that most adults see education as a value and an expectation for achieving success in life.” Other benefits to students include improved written and verbal communication skills, and improved attendance.

Results from the 2010-2011 Teacher Survey speak to the impact of Adopt A Class on students and on the schools:

96% of teachers report that Adopt A Class has a positive impact on students’ social skills.
93% of teachers report that AAC has a positive impact on students’ writing.
67% of teachers report that AAC has a positive impact on students’ school attendance.
92% of teachers feel supported by their Adopting Company.
67% of teachers report that their Adopting Company has contributed to their classroom by providing books, school supplies, or other classroom materials.
97% of teachers would recommend the AAC program to a teacher at another school.

Results from the 2010-2011 Adopter Survey speak to the impact of the Adopt A Class program on the business community:

97% of Adopters report that participating in Adopt A Class has been a positive team-building experience for their business or community group.
89% of Adopters report that Adopt A Class has helped to increase company morale.
97% of Adopters report that Adopt A Class has helped to give them insight into the issues urban schoolchildren face daily.
100% of Adopters would recommend Adopt A Class to another company.

Adopt A Class is not a one-year solution to a complex problem. It is an ongoing, year after year process. Adopt A Class will continue to be in the school for as long as the school is interested in being involved in the program. Therefore, it creates lasting relationships between business groups and schools. Currently, 197 business and community groups are serving over 5000 students in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Since its inception in 2003 the program has maintained a 95% Adopter retention level. In fact 34% of Adopters have increased their involvement by adopting additional classes.