Sunset HS - 21st Century Grant

Nurturing Family Roots in the Community -
a Day Care operating @ Sunset High Cowan Academic Center

Program Overview

As an established community entity, Sunset High School is committed to the long-term academic goals of its teen parents. The Sunset High School Improvement Team believes strongly in a program that enriches the lives of teen parents and their children. The purpose of the 21st Century Teen Character Project is to enable teenage parents to complete their high school education and at the same time, develop and practice positive parenting skills.

Where is the 21st Century Teen Character Program located?

5300 East Russell Road
Cowan Academic Center/Sunset High School

Am I Eligible?

Admission to the 21st Century Teen Character program will be open to students who meet the following criteria:

Teen parents (both male and female)
Siblings of teen parents
Reside with a teen parent
At-risk of becoming a teen parent

What benefits are available?

Teen parents or pregnant teens taking part in the program receive:

Credits for attending parent support-group workshops
Daycare available while attending workshops (pre-registration required)
Child Development & Parenting education
Academic resources
Career awareness
Character education
Time management skills
Health and Nutrition information
Community resources

How do I apply?

Admittance to the daycare program requires student to have the following:

A child between 3 months and 3 years
Original birth certificate
Current immunization records
Health examination form signed by a physician

Who do I contact?

Anita Williams, Principal
Carmella Bernstein, Program Coordinator
21st Century Teen Character Project
Sunset High School Cowan Campus
Cowan Academic Center
5300 E. Russell Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 799-6370 x 5107

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Available documents:

21st Century Daycare registration packet and 21st Century Daycare Flyer.