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Kids are turning in their report cards not just to their parents, but to the management of their public-housing complexes.
The housing authority is asking them to do that — as part of a n “ECC [Elm City COmmunities] Believes Initiative” called the “Report Card Challenge” aimed at families who live in public-housing complexes are receiving federal Section 8 housing vouchers.
On Tuesday officials invited over 50 kids who have accepted the “challenge.”
The authority “asked students to submit a copy of their report card to one of our management offices located throughout the city. The incentive was the promise of recognition, gift cards and prizes to the development that had the highest percentage of participation in the challenge,” according to a press release. “It sends a message throughout our portfolio that attendance, education and achievement are valued. It sends a message to our children and their families that their entire community cares about their success and stands ready to support their efforts. It provided yet another reason why parents made sure to make it to report card nights at schools throughout our city to pick up their child’s report card.”
