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  • Dogwood Middle School
  • Richmond, VA
  • Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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The reason for the soccer balls and goals is to help grow our soccer team in order to keep students off the streets and to get them to build a community within the school. Students who will have to maintain good citizenship and grades to participate in soccer games. All students will have the opportunity to participate in practices. By having the necessary equipment, it will help encourage children to come to practice after school and also encourage them to perform well in the classroom. Sports is a great way to help build comradery and also help learn responsibility. By having the basic tools to support our soccer team at school, it will help inspire students to participate in an after school activity and stay away from activities outside of school that may be detrimental to them.

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The reason for the soccer balls and goals is to help grow our soccer team in order to keep students off the streets and to get them to build a community within the school. Students who will have to maintain good citizenship and grades to participate in soccer games. All students will have the opportunity to participate in practices. By having the necessary equipment, it will help encourage children to come to practice after school and also encourage them to perform well in the classroom. Sports is a great way to help build comradery and also help learn responsibility. By having the basic tools to support our soccer team at school, it will help inspire students to participate in an after school activity and stay away from activities outside of school that may be detrimental to them.

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