Project SOAR Take Home Computer Program
The Take Home Computer Program (THCP) ensures that every SOAR student has the opportunity to earn a free take-home computer complete with an educational software package that includes word processing, algebra tutorials, spreadsheet applications, database capability, games, etc. that will assist them in their school performance.

Students earn the computer by attending a three hour training session with a parent or guardian. During this introductory session, the student and parent are also introduced to the internet and how to access information about college entrance requirements and financial aid opportunities.

The computers are donated by private industry to SOAR partner, Oakland Technology Exchange West (OTX). With the help of community volunteers, OTX prepares the computers for SOAR students awhile emphasizing the use of technology as a critical part of the educational process. SOAR students and parents have earned over 3,500 take home computers participating in this program.

Individual Student Plan (ISP) One of the major decisions that SOAR students and their families will make is how to plan for college. To help them in this process, SOAR has developed the Individual Student Plan (ISP). The ISP is a survey that staff use to begin talking with students about their plans for the future.  The ISP focuses on students' personal vision, hopes, goals, and plans.  By comparing student responses to information from a recent transcript, SOAR staff can help tie together student aspirations with immediate behavior, in class and out.