Dr. Jeanne L. Noble GEMS

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. currently supports the development of three program initiatives under the Educational Development umbrella of its Five Point Programmatic Thrust. The Dr. Jeanne L. Noble GEMS Institute is the program initiative that the Leesburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has chosen as our program initiative.

The goals of the Dr. Jeanne L. Noble GEMS Institute are:

• To instill the need to excel academically
• To provide tools that enable girls to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success
• To assist girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures in high school and beyond
• To create and/or support compassionate, caring, and community minded young women by actively involving them in service learning, advocacy and community service opportunities.

The National Curriculum Manual for the Dr. Jeanne L. Noble GEMS Institute advances the following components: A-ha Moments, Socialization, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development through Service Advocacy, Disaster Preparedness, Skills For Success, Healthy Lifestyle Habits, Financial Preparation and Achievement, Educational Preparation, and Career Preparation.

The National Curriculum Manual provides a framework for high school, college and career planning. Topics within the five major components are designed and developed into interactive lessons and activities that provide opportunities for self-reflection and individual growth.

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