The school I am hoping to be able to do my Service Learning in is Timpview High School. It is located in the North Provo area. The surrounding houses are quite nice and clean, though the majority of them were built in the 1960's and 1970's. So it is definitely an older community. The school itself is currently being rebuilt, so there is a large portion of the grounds that is under construction. The existing building, apparently, has foundation issues and I have heard that many of the inside facilities (bathrooms, water fountains...) are worn out and in disrepair.
As for the students and academics, it is an interesting mix. The graduation rate (93%) is higher than the Utah average (87%), and its test scores are also higher than the Utah average. Yet, it's equity overview is well below the average (31% compared to 50%) as are its test scores for low income and underserved students (18% compared to 50%). Overall, it appears it does not serve it's poor and minority students very well.
As far as service learning goes, I understand that I would be in the classroom in order to help the instructor meet common needs and goals, perhaps help with coursework material and assist in discipline-based knowledge skills, and any other needs that might arise and be helpful. I hope that I will be able to truly help both the instructor and the students!
