The Choice Busis an experience-based learning
tool designed to show young people the power of education, as well as
the likely consequences of choosing to drop out of school. It contains a
full scale replica of a prison cell which is hidden behind a curtain
and flat screen television. Upon entering the bus, a four-minute movie
will quiz the audience on the earning potential of a dropout versus a
high-school and college graduate. The movie also features several
powerful testimonials from people who regret dropping out - prison
inmates. When the movie is finished, the cell is revealed demonstrating
the stark reality experienced by many dropouts. Students are then
invited into the prison cell to briefly experience the uncomfortable
living conditions. As students exit the bus, they receive a pledge card
and are asked to make a commitment to finish school and make good
choices. The Choice Bus experience is approximately twenty minutes long
and is designed for grades 6-10.
Contact the counselors at 770 975-6615
