Educational Incentives
Bevo’s Grand Slam Reading Program
Students are required to achieve higher reading goals than required in the normal reading curriculum and earn prizes at the end of each grading period in school assemblies, as well as earning opportunities to participate in UT sporting events. Program evaluation indicates that in all cases the number of students reading below their grade level decreased and all students made significant gains in reading at or above their grade levels. The program sponsored of The University of Texas at Austin Baseball Team.
Coach G's Reading Program
During the 2008 - 2009 school year UT Women's Basketball Coach, Coach Gail Goestenkors wants the NLP members to read their way into Texas Women's Basketball games and be a part of the Hook'Em on Reading Program. NLP students must read 10 books before November 14, 2008, in order to receive a voucher good for one FREE ticket to select 2008 - 2009 Texas Women's Basketball home games.
Math Challenge
Provides specialized, interactive math activities on a daily basis that builds mastery in basic math skills; program results indicate that student math deficits were remediated earlier in the school year, allowing students to work at their appropriate grade level, as well as improving math TAKS scores. The program sponsored by University Federal Credit Union and UT Austin Athletics.
Lunch With The Coach
This is a series of luncheons sponsored by the Austin Longhorns Club where UT coaches and Longhorn athletes recognize two students who have exceeded their reading goals. Students are introduced at each lunch and presented with an autographed memento by the speaker.
Texas Iron Spikes Baseball Clinic
A baseball clinic for students who have met the required criteria for improved academic performance participate in this clinic to learn baseball skills and spend the day with UT athletes and coaches.UT Summer Camps
Students earn scholarships to athletic camps for improved academic performance. This is sponsored by Coca Cola and the UT Austin Intercollegiate Athletics for Men and Women.
Kinsolving Dormitory Halloween Carnival
Students attend Halloween festivities in a safe and positive environment, hosted by students at Kinsolving Dormitory.
SpringJam!
Annual festival hosted by UT student athletes and volunteers and co-sponsored by Delta Epsilon Psi to celebrate student and volunteer accomplishments.