Hashoo Foundation USA (HF USA) in conjunction with HISD, Expectation Graduation and the City of Houston Digital Inclusion WeCan program created an incentive award “Expectation Graduation Room” package to recognize the students that despite tremendous adversity, fulfilled their commitment and graduated in 2009.

1. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM
PILOT PROGRAM

2. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM
EXPECTATION GRADUATION
 In 2004, 50 at-risk Houston Independent School
District (HISD) students from Lee, Sterling, Yates and
Madison High Schools signed a YES Mayor White, I Will
Complete High School Commitment Card, promising that
they would stay in school and graduate in 2009

3. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM
AS A RESULT….
 Hashoo Foundation USA (HF USA) in conjunction with
HISD, Expectation Graduation and the City of Houston
Digital Inclusion WeCan program created an incentive
award “Expectation Graduation Room” package to
recognize the students that despite tremendous
adversity, fulfilled their commitment and graduated in
2009

4. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM
STUDENT SELECTION CRITERIA
 Student selection criteria:
 Signed the Commitment letter in 2004
 At-risk students
 Low income
 Graduated in 2009
 HISD conducted a need assessment of the selected
students and their families.

5. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM
AS A RESULT….
 Hashoo Foundation and its partners awarded each
student with resources that promote a positive learning
environment, support the family's involvement in the
student's education, and reinforce the student's
commitment to growing academically and socially

6. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM
THE GRADUATION PACKAGE
Refurbished computer, desk, desk
lamp and chair
Twin size bed, pillows, two sets of
sheets, a blanket, mattress pad, dust
ruffle and comforter; night stand and
chest of drawers
Good Bear of the World (GBW),
Tsunamikas Doll and T-shirt
The graduation packages included the following items which
promotes a positive learning environment:

7. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM
PROGRAM PARTNERS

8. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM
THE ANNOUNCEMENT
 A press conference celebrating the students awarded
with the Expectation Graduation Room package was held
in Houston at Sterling High School on September 8, 2009
 Students and their families were connected to
community organizations such as United Way THRIVE,
ACCION Texas and Dress for Success to ensure these
students and their families have all the support they
need as the students begin their experience in college or
a career

9. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM
THE ANNOUNCEMENT

10. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM
THE ANNOUNCEMENT
(Continued)
 Students helping Students!
The University of St. Thomas MicroCredit Program (UST
MCP) students committed to raising the necessary funds to
offer a low-interest micro-credit loan to one of the
graduating students to support his/her education expenses
at a community college in the Houston area.
 A Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action
The Expectation Graduation Room Pilot Project is Hashoo
Foundation’s Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2009
Commitment to Action for the Education Portfolio.

11. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM
THE DELIVERY: MEETING THE FAMILIES
 HFUSA volunteers and HISD team delivered the
graduation packages to the student’s home and
interviewed the families.
October 7 - November 30 2009
 Each family completed a delivery questionnaire which
led to the following findings

12. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM
PARTICIPATING HIGH SCHOOLS
Robert E. Lee
13 students
James Madison
1 student
Ross Sterling
18 students
Jack Yates
1 student

13. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM
TARGET STUDENTS: 50
33 students
2 students
15 students
Graduated
Did not graduate
Relocated
25
9
F M
SEX

14. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM
CULTURAL DIVERSITY

15. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM
WHERE ARE THE STUDENTS TODAY?
8
21
1
3
0
Attending Community
College
Attending University Vocational training Applied/registered for
Spring 10
Not registered in school
19%
62%
19%
EMPLOYMENT
Employed
Non employed
Seeking Employment

16. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM
WHERE ARE THE STUDENTS?
(Continued)
6
1 1
6
4
1
2
4
1
2
1
HCC Everest
Institute
Ranger UH TSU SFA Lamar TA&M Phoenix SHS Case
Western
43%
25%
7%
7%
18% FINANCIAL AID
Applied for financial aid
Have a scholarship
Need help requesting financial aid
Need more financial aid
Interested in UST micro credit loan

17. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM
HOW DID STUDENTS ACCESS A COMPUTER?
Public
library
39%
School
32%
Relative or friend
27%
Work
2%
Other
29%
96%
4%
WHY DIDN'T STUDENTS OWN
A COMPUTER
Too expensive
Privacy concerns
3 3
4
Internet access Not internet access Not working
properly
ONLY 10 HOMES HAVE A COMPUTER

18. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM
HOW ARE THE STUDENTS PLANNING TO USE
THEIR NEW COMPUTER?
Education
54%
Employment
assistance
18%
General
information
17%
Other
11%

19. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM
THE IMPACT
I love my expectation graduation room
package. I've set up all my items from
my package and I put my computer
together and decided to email you. I am
truly thankful for this. I am still very
speechless, but I am thankful to know
that when you do good things you can
be rewarded for it.
- De'bhi'Omonique' Locks, Ross Sterling
High School

20. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM
It was so nice to be rewarded for
making a commitment. Now, every
time I see this stuff, I’m going to
work even harder. I will be able to
teach my father to send emails to
improve his business.
-M’ballou Berete, Robert E. Lee
High School
(M’ballou was in school. An interviewed was
conducted via telephone. In the picture,
M’ballou’s mother receives the graduation
package on her behalf)

21. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM
This graduation package will
benefit my sister and me because
now most of the school work is
online. Having my own computer
and desk will help me improve my
grades and set my priorities in an
easier way.
-Cynthia Garcia, Robert E. Lee High
School

22. Now I have a computer desk to
do my work. It is a great
experience to be awarded for
completing a goal.
- Kelly Cruz, Ross Sterling High School
EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM

23. EXPECTATION GRADUATION ROOM PILOT PROGRAM
GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
 Since 1999, Hashoo Foundation has sponsored
programs that provide access to quality education for
out-of-school and drop-out-children in the remote areas
of Pakistan. Following the Foundation interest to support
at-risk students, Hashoo Foundation USA is supporting
the Expectation Graduation Program and the Reach-out
to Drop-out Walk in Houston as a way to give back to the
community.