| Opened: |
Project La Pedrera began in 1995 with 13 students. |
| Graduates: |
19 students (5 girls and 11 boys) have graduated the program since 2006. |
| Enrollment: |
- 40 children are currently enrolled in the program (27 girls and 21 boys)
- 27 of them are in elementary schools (12 girls and 15 boys)
- 16 teens are enrolled in middle school (11 girls and 5 boys)
- 6 are at the high school level (3 girls and 3 boys)
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| Cost: |
Participation in the program costs $250.00 per student. The fee covers:
- Registration
- Supplies– text books, note books, pencils, etc.
- Uniform for school and for sports
- Two pairs of shoes—one pair for sports and the one for daily use
- Donations that schools ask during the school year
- Medical care
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| Waiting List: |
The program provides support with homework to 60 students who are waiting
for sponsorship and admittance into the program. |
| Administration: |
Casa Xelaju administers the program. All administrative costs are paid out
of the Casa Xelaju budget, including:
- Building maintenance
- Utilities—electricity and water
- Internet connection to the new computer lab
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