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Summary Report and Analysis of Participant Survey Results August 19, 2013

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Santa Cruz Youth Leadership Survey Results Table of Contents 1. Narrative 2. Charts 3. Survey Monkey Results Page Link 4. Attachment 1 5. Attachment 2 6. Attachment 3

The Santa Cruz Summit on Youth Leadership was held on June3, 2013 June 7, 2013. Planned and facilitated by Ms. Greta Solinap with the support of others, the Summit was led by fifteen (15) Harvard College youth leaders. The classes offered at the Summit were Cooking, Martial Arts, Debate/Oratory Theatre, Storytelling, Sports, Psychology, Organic Chemistry, Understanding the Adolescent Brain, Creative Writing, Writing your Resume and Position Statement, Mathematics, and International Relations. One hundred and fifty-six (154) students from grades 8-12 participated in the Summit: 40% were male and 60% female. 40 % of the respondents indicated they were 8th graders; 15%: 9th graders, 13%:10th graders, 14%: 11th graders, and 18%: 12th graders. Of the 154 attendees, 133 or 85% completed the Youth Leadership Survey which was an evaluation of the Summit and its impact on the participants. The Youth Leadership Survey consisted of two separate question sections. The first was a scale rating on all aspects of the Summit and the second consisted of two essay questions that asked for student feedback. The survey responses showed positive feedback for every section of the Summit. For example, answers to the following questions are illustrative of the success of the Summit: Attending the Summit on Youth Leadership was a very good use of my time and a valuable experience: 91% (121) Strongly agreed, 7.6% (10) agreed, and .8% (1) neutral. Presentations, workshops, and guest speaker provided me with important information that will guide me through my education, college and career choices. 73.7% (98) strongly agreed, 22.6% (30) agreed, 3% (4) neutral, and .8%(1) strongly disagreed. Seminar leaders were knowledgeable and engaging. 83.5% (111) Strongly agreed, 13.5% (18) agree, 3% (4) neutral. My participation in the Physical and extracurricular activities inspired me to become more active. 60.2% (80) Strongly agreed, 28.6% (38) agree, 10.5% (14) neutral, and .8% (1) strongly disagree. Healthy meals and snacks were available throughout the summit. 60% (78) Strongly agreed, 29.2% (38) agree, 10% (13) neutral, and .8% (1) disagree. Fitness and Nutrition are important factors in succeeding in academics and becoming a leader. 62.4% (83) Strongly agreed, 30.1% (40) agree, 6% (8) neutral, 8% (1) disagree, and .8%(1) strongly disagree. The answers to the essay questions were also very positive. For example the first essay question asks students to indicate As a result of attending the five day summit, I will now.. Through their answers, students reported a great respect for the Summit Leaders. They were also thankful for having the opportunity to attend the summit; demonstrated a willingness to become leaders in school and their community; felt better prepared for SATS (and thankful for the SAT books) , College, and High School Classes; expressed they will make better use of their time; and vowed to live a healthier more active lives.

With regard to recommendations for next year, participants requested: A longer Summit next year; To have classes separated by grades; and finally The Summit should try to adhere to the schedule. Provide water to students Finally, all responses to the essay questions can be found in Attachment 1.

An electronic copy of the analysis is also available and can be found at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/sr.aspx?sm=npiCb18bezl636WfsQC1wcQfHcuqzFo5Blayt5JUpBk_3d Please copy and paste in your browser to review all survey responses.

The Summit Survey results link is:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/sr.aspx?sm=npiCb18bezl636WfsQC1wcQfHcuqzFo5Blayt5JUpBk_3d

Please copy and paste in your browser to review all survey responses.

Attachment 1 Questions 10 and 11

The following is a list of the responses students gave to Questions 10 and 11. One-hundred and twenty-five participants responded to question 10 and one-hundred and six to question 11. The comments have not been edited and reflect each actual students response.

Question 10. As a result of attending the five day summit, I will now... Because...
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Become a leader I will now try harder my last year in HS. I will also look at university's in colleges all over the country I now know I can make strong decisions in what I should do in college I will now study more for my SATS, get more involved in school and strive to be a better person I now have more hope in attending the University of my dreams Be more optimistic about my future Be better prepared for my future in college. It clarified several points about college and provided helpful information for life after school Manage my time wisely I now feel more comfortable taking my SATS I will now study for my Sats I will now be more Physically active and will use the tips on public speaking I now know what college is about Be more positive so that I can make it. I can attend the school I want if I have endurance I will now begin to take applications and standardized tests much more serious. Take my HS years more seriously because its necessary for University. Focus more on school I know more stuff about college For example the SAT class really helped I now have more tips and strategies for the SATS

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I will stop procrastinating and will start studying for SATS I will know how to get a good SAT score. I have also learned many leadership skills that will help me out in the future I know more about organic chemistry and be more prepared to take notes in college I will now start applying to all those $ scholarships and not procrastinate my senior Year. I will now focus more on my grades and on becoming a great leader. Such a great program for HS Seniors. Be more active and healthy and to start looking into colleges I will now take my last year of high school more seriously because of what was taught by the Harvard students in the Summit. I will now be more informed and assured when it comes to college. Mainly because I have learned a lot at the summit. Taught me how to apply for college How to get involved in community. Prepare for SATS. Become a great leader. Start getting ready for the future. Taught me about college and how to make a difference in my community. I will now join more clubs and volunteer. Try to be a great leader Summit taught me to strive for success know more about college and find things easier because of the SAT books I will now become more active, healthy, and study because of what I learned in the seminar. I am inspired to write more. Especially science fiction. Go to college Taught me how to apply for scholarships Attend more out of school academics Taught me how to be more confident about applying for college Attachment 1 Summit Evaluation Responses to Questions 10 and 11 Page 2

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Try my hardest in school and score the highest on SATS so I can go to a good college and get a scholarship Have more knowledge of college I will now be a leader because I was given tips and tricks by amazing Harvard students. I will become more active physically and work harder in school to reach my goal of college Know how to prepare for sat and college. Become a better leader in school. Volunteer and participate in more clubs. I will improve my math knowledge and have a better attitude for Aztec culture Look more into college applications and raise my GPA Do better in school because everyday counts Start eating healthier and be a better person. Start to think more about my future and what I can do to help it I will now be more careful because I hurt my knee and could not participate in activities. I will use all of the useful strategies in high school to become an excellent student. stop procrastination I will now know how to be strong and knowledgeable. I now know what to do in high school and college. I know how to react to my friends problems. I will now be more academic and helpful because Gabe Mursitt inspired me to work hard. Start to exercise more and read. I will now become more involved in school. Summit has made me more determined in obtaining a higher education To be more active. Inspire me to do more homework because I want better grades.

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I will now know more about other subjects, know what college is like, and know how to be a leader Know the importance of school and how it relates to getting into college. I learned how to make better decisions in life. The summit helped me focus I am encouraged to get involved in more programs. I am motivated to do my best in school so I can get a scholarship. I will now be more interested in college. Be more responsible in High School. I am inspired to get into college and be a better man. I am now ahead of my class because I learned algebra I will be better physically and mentally because of the seminar. Change my attitude towards school for the better. I will now participate in martial arts. I would like to come back next year because of the attention from the leaders, the activities, and the lessons I am now aware of what needs to be done to get into college. I want to come back next year to continue my education. I will now be more aware of my future/college because of the activities I attended during the summit The seminar inspired me to participate in school and be a good well rounded person. Be a completely new student with new knowledge, and even a better daughter. I will now try harder to get into a good college. I will now be more active. I will use the lessons learned in my daily life. I learned about math and history. I will try to become better every day thanks to the seminar leaders. I will now change and become more active at home. I will also attend the camp next year. Join more clubs and sports during the summer because I get more active and learn more information. Attachment 1 Summit Evaluation Responses to Questions 10 and 11 Page 4

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I will participate in sports during the summer to keep me occupied and in shape. I will now study and try my best in life. I will work harder because I want to go to a good college. I will learn more about science fiction. I learned how to cook. Be a true leader because I learned how much more important being a leader is. attend more summits in the future As a result of attending this summit I will now pay attention in school because I can get into an elite school. Know more about what to do in high school and how to get a scholarship because they taught us great stuff. I will now focus more on college and my goals because you don't have time for regrets I will be more dedicated. My goal is to achieve and you guys helped me a lot. Became more interested in College because this summit has taught me that college is important Concentrate myself in high school... because I've learned it is very important for my future I will now be more knowledgeable of many things in science and use my knowledge in school. Pay even more attention and put more effort on what I do because I wont be successful I will respect my teachers As a result of attending this five day summit I will now be able to go into good study habits and use my time more wisely because of the college workshops and guest speakers As a result of attending this, I will try harder in school Decide my career and college because of everything I learned and how important it is. I will now take school very seriously I will now look as education as fun and entertaining I will now be more active and be more responsible with all my workings. Why? Because I noticed that its a great use of my time and is super fun! Attachment 1 Summit Evaluation Responses to Questions 10 and 11 Page 5

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I will be more active so I can stay in shape Pay more attention to scholarships because they are hard to obtain especially sports. Helped me think about my future. showed me how to be a leader and not a follower Have a better knowledge of the subject I learned about, because my seminar leaders were extremely good teachers I will know what I have to do to get into college. I will know how to behave. Be a better leader because of the skills I have learned. I will now eat healthier. I will not procrastinate. I will be more confident and social with other people. I will now think more about what I want my career to be because then I can have an idea of where I want to go in college. have a better idea of what the future holds for me because I learned a lot about college and I am now motivated to do the best I can do I will now be more prepared for college applications, life, and scholarships. Also how to succeed in my sats because they have provided us with great tools and leadership that is potentially for the near future. More informed by topics taught at seminar. Because seminar leaders were attentive to our doubts, questions, and suggestions. Also because they taught well. Think more about my future and strive to be a better student. I want to have a good job that pays well and I will like to do. I will try to attend more summer activities. I will now use flash cards, read in blocks, and exercise for an hour each day. I will take what learned from the summit to focus on how to be a better leader in band. Encouraged to do best in school and apply to college even if I think I wont get in. This is because I am more encouraged to do so because of the information obtained from the college workshop and seminar leaders

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11. General comments, questions and or recommendations:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. The summit was awesome thank you I really liked the summer program and I should've taken it last summer Have the new seminar leaders interact more Im really glad I had the opportunity to be in this camp Thanks for the SAT books. I hope Many and I are BFFS for a long time Separate grades I loved the summit Have all seminar leaders interact with students Great experience Thanks for everything I really enjoyed it Overall it was a very fun experience. But I think the food wasn't good. The camp was great. I recommend splitting the classes by grade level More Activities This experience was great Thank you very much for taking the time to come give us advices and teach us new things. I wish I were a freshmen so I could keep coming I really liked the summit. I would've liked to attend the summit since Freshmen year The summit was great I had never attended a camp like this before. Great Job it was awesome! I wish it would last longer Have no class or seminars on last day
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21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41.

Very good job to Greta and all Seminar leaders Youth leadership was awesome. Thanks for everything. Hope we see you next year. It was an amazing program. Can't wait for next year. The college workshops helped me. I had no clue what to expect of college since no one In my family has attended. Great Program and Leaders. Extremely well done and inspiring Great experience Timing/Scheduling was off. The seminar should be longer Very fun and great way to start summer. Next year have a dance. Loved all the seminar leaders Good choice of destination of field trip Awesome physical activities There should be different field trips each year. The seminar leaders were awesome The summit was really interesting and informative. I loved everything about it. I enjoyed it. It is a very good program. Had a fun time. Will come back next year. I would recommend that water is available next year. I loved the summit Everyone was really cool. Add Paintball

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I really had a great time. Hope to come next year. Stay on schedule. Have Professional Dance instructors I loved that we got practice texts for the SATS More organized updated schedules The seminars were great. More variety and more extracurricular. Nothing. I enjoyed the summit and hope to attend next year. Make the camp longer I am grateful for this program and hope it continues. It was perfect. My fav part was when Gabe came to speak. Make the summit longer. No water. Less physical activities More Food. Thanks for putting on the seminar I learned how to make new friends and be a better l The summit should be two weeks. I think this is an extraordinary program. My experience was fun and enjoyable. I recommend you extend the time of the program. I liked the summit. I loved being with you guys during the 5 day summit. Everything was awesome

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63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83.

I liked everything about the summit. This was a really great opportunity. More snacks. More activities! I really liked it and wished it could've been longer. thanks for all the college info Seminar leaders were informative and nice. They should be the same next year. I also enjoyed the cooking and sporting. I recommend activities that make boring subjects like math more fun. Be more organized with my time. Increase field trip time. More fun activities. Baseball/softball next year. I think the seminar leaders did very well. Great job. I loved it. Make the camp longer. Two weeks. I loved all of the summit and am coming every year. The exercises were amazing Make the summit 2 weeks That was a really fun experience that I will never forget. The summit should last 4 weeks. You guys are my role models. This was really fun, because I was with my friends and my awesome seminar leaders It was a great year and program. I like meeting new people AKA Harvard students. I would def come next year. I really liked the summit Thanks for coming to Nogales. It was a great experience

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I like Pie I think the extracurricular activities were best. I had a great time I hope this program continues for a long time. I loved it! I really hope that we do this again. I was inspired and motivated. I loved my time spent here and Im sad it has come to an end No thank you It was perfect how it was! This summit experience has taught me so much and was fun. I surely will be coming every year Next year I hope you continue to have scrimmages and friendly competitions because they were entertaining I believe the program was great and taught me a lot. I thought someone might die during dodge ball. I had a lot of fun! Dodge ball was intense! In the morning we should do something more fun instead of current activities Great tips and information. Thank you for the sat books. The food could be healthier. Thanks for the prep books A constructive comment would be to create a more accurate and exact time schedule since most of the events were late. The physical activities in the morning should be more games not walking, zumba, and other 6 pack circle. no

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For the summit to be longer than 1 week. We should have done the Olympiad more often. Like the summit. Not nervous for college anymore

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Attachment 2
Santa Cruz County Summit on Youth Leadership June 3 - 7, 2013 Attendance Report by Grade Level, District and School

Participation by Grade Level Grade 8 9 10 11 12 Total Number 60 35 22 36 1 154

Participation by LEA and School Nogales Unified School District Desert Shadows Wade Carpenter Nogales HS Pierson HS Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District Calabasas Coatimundi Rio Rico HS Patagonia Mexicayotl Lourdes HS Other Total 71 15 20 34 2 41 5 3 33 1 18 14 9 154

Attachment 3
Santa Cruz County June 2013 Summit on Youth Leadership Financial Support Provided by Santa Cruz County School Superintendent's Office, Salud Por Vida Project (Supplemental Carol M. White Physical Education Program 2013 Grant) Alfredo I. Velasquez, Superintendent Project Director: Program Director: Service/Supplies Janet Annett Lourdes Jeong Approved Budget $8,200.00 $220.00 $680.00 $910.00 $1,650.00 $1,215.00 $1,125.00 $1,000.00 Total $15,000.00 Actual Cost

Airfare for Summit Leaders Harvard Students Supplies Bus-transportation t-shirts for participants Admission to special programs Guest Speaker Meal Per Diem Coordinator

$7,047.30 $309.22 $648.80 $1,223.60 $1,660.00 $1,215.20 $1,245.21 $1,000.00 $14,349.33