Beating the Buzzer: The Final Academic Push at Norwood Jr. High

December in Review: Effort & Standards

December at Norwood Jr. High School was defined by a collective push toward excellence. As the grading period came to a close, our Brothers rallied together to improve their academic standing, proving that dedication yields results. With a focus on finishing strong and setting high standards for behavior and leadership, the Norwood Brotherhood ended the year on an upward trajectory.

The End-of-Semester Push: Hitting Goals & Improving Grades

IYT brothers were focusing as they improved their grades in program.

We want to give a huge shout-out to all our Brothers who showed up and gave their best during programming this month! Across the board, students made serious pushes to improve their grades, and many of them successfully hit their goal grades before the break. Their dedication, focus, and commitment to academic growth truly deserve recognition, and we couldn’t be prouder of their hard work!

Brother of the Month

Brother Lakeem

8th Grade

A huge shout-out to Lakeem for setting the standard for leadership this month! Lakeem has been a model of consistency: showing up on time, maintaining good grades and behavior, and actively participating in programming. Beyond his own success, he always steps in to help his fellow Brothers whenever he can. Lakeem’s dedication, reliability, and positive influence make him a true role model in the IYT community!

Upcoming Events

Name	Date & Time	Description
College Tour 1	3/7/2026
College Tour 2	4/11/2026

Program Directory & Schedules

Program Manager: Leonard Tabangcura

Phone: 916-947-8804

Email: leonard@improveyourtomorrow.org

Norwood Jr. High School

Programming Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Mentor & Parent Engagement (last month)

Number of Parent Engagement Sessions:	52
Number of Mentor Sessions:	52