{"id":2416,"date":"2015-08-17T15:15:22","date_gmt":"2015-08-17T14:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toujoursensemble.org\/programme-sac-a-dos\/?lang=en"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:01:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:01:34","slug":"sac-a-dos-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/toujoursensemble.org\/en\/sac-a-dos-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Sac \u00e0 dos Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f15a29&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px|0|50px|0&#8243; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Sac \u00e0 dos Program&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Sac \u00e0 dos Program<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Recognized for its school-family-community approach, Sac \u00e0 dos is an academic perseverance program that contributes to the educational success of students from Grades 3 to 6 (ages 8 to 12). Since its launch in 2015, over 170 students have received or are still receiving personalized and joint support from our youth workers and from their school and parents.<\/p>\n<p>The Sac \u00e0 dos team mainly helps young people with their school needs (learning disabilities, behavioural problems), personal needs (social skills, organization, independence) or social needs (family difficulties, social integration need).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;25px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Les intervenants travaillent..&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Our staff work with these youths to help them achieve different goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#f15a29&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;10px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; 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title_text=&#8221;icone_habilete_sociale&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Icone habilet\u00e9&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Texte habilet\u00e9&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Improve their social skills<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/toujoursensemble.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/icone_motivation_scolaire.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;icone_motivation_scolaire&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Icone m\u00e9thode&#8221; 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border_color_all=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>How the program works<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#f15a29&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;10px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;texte fonctionnement&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The program activities take place at partner elementary schools to create connections between school teams and Sac \u00e0 dos staff. Each youth participates twice a week from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. either on Monday\/Wednesday or Tuesday\/Thursday. The students can then apply what they learn at home the next day either on their own or with their parents. In addition to helping young people develop their independence, this format also gets parents involved in their child\u2019s schooling. The students can get support for one to four years depending on which school year they start in.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Partner primary schools<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Texte \u00e9coles partenaires&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">L\u00e9vis-Sauv\u00e9<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Chanoine-Joseph-Th\u00e9or\u00eat<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Texte \u00e9coles partenaires&#8221; 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10 min<\/p>\n<p>Overview of the afternoon period.<\/p>\n<p><strong>End of activities and students leave<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ideal time for staff meet and talk with parents.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/toujoursensemble.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Jeune_Sac_a_dos_TE_EN.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Jeune_Sac_a_dos_TE_EN&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Image Horaire Sac \u00e0 dos&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Sophie&#8217;s Sac \u00e0 dos Experience&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Bascule horaire Sac \u00e0 dos&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>When school is done for the day, I go down to room 2B to join my Sac \u00e0 dos group. With my friends, I share a snack provided by my youth workers, Alexandre and Myriam, and I tell them all about my day.<\/p>\n<p>I then join my subgroup for homework time. Alexandre takes time to check that I have all my workbooks and supplies and helps me plan my time. If I\u2019m having trouble with a subject, he uses fun ways to help me understand.<\/p>\n<p>Then it\u2019s time for the reading workshop. I put away all my school books because today we\u2019re talking about comics, something I don&#8217;t know much about. For 15 minutes, my friends and I read out loud from different comics and talk about the stories.<\/p>\n<p>After laughing a lot at a character\u2019s nose, I quickly help put the comics away because I&#8217;m excited about my favourite time of the day: the fun and educational workshop! Last week we started preparing a play, and today we\u2019re going to discuss our characters and plan our costumes.<\/p>\n<p>When Alexandre tells everyone that the activity is over, we all clean up before the activity recap. I talk about how the workshops went with my friends and share my experiences from the day. This activity helps me practice listening to others and waiting my turn to speak. We discuss what we learned and point out the positive things our friends have done.<\/p>\n<p>Tomorrow, I&#8217;ll go home right after school. With my mom, I\u2019ll get to practice the method that Alexandre showed me to solve my math problem. I&#8217;m also going to read a comic book. I can\u2019t wait to go back to Sac \u00e0 dos on Thursday, when I\u2019ll tell the story to my friends.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Titre intervention&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Program methods<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#f15a29&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;10px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Texte intervention&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>With a ratio of two youth workers for every 15 students, we can provide personalized support that complements what the school is already doing.<\/p>\n<p>First, a youth worker collects information about each student to get a general idea of their situation. After spending some time observing and analyzing the collected information, the youth worker will create a personalized action plan to help the student work on specific goals. This plan is also shared with the parents and teacher. During the school year, program staff will provide personalized follow-up and assessments with the child and their parents and their teacher to provide the best support possible.<\/p>\n<p>Through the individual work periods and the different fun and educational workshops, young people in the program can work on their personal goals and develop or reinforce their work methods, social skills, social behaviours, and ability to interact with others. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Titre vid\u00e9o mille mots&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>A video that says it all!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#f15a29&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;10px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=j4ww6ybZni0&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Titre t\u00e9moignages&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Testimonials <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#f15a29&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;10px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_testimonial author=&#8221;Grade 5 student&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;T\u00e9moigange 1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Sac \u00e0 dos gives me self-confidence. It helps me with teamwork because we do a lot of activities as a team and we learn how to help each other. If we ever get discouraged with our homework, they help us.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_testimonial author=&#8221;Mother of a Grade 5 student&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;T\u00e9moignage 2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>At home, my daughter will read quite a few pages, and she reads more than she used to. The project has had an impact on her enjoyment of reading.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_testimonial author=&#8221;Grade 6 teacher at \u00c9cole L\u00e9vis-Sauv\u00e9&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;T\u00e9moignage 3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Sac \u00e0 dos meets needs: it motivates students. They are excited to go and want to go.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Titre inscription&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Registration <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#f15a29&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;10px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Texte inscriptions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>To register your child for the Sac \u00e0 dos Program, please contact:<\/p>\n<p>Myriam Courtemanche (clinical coordinator)<br \/><a href=\"mailto:myriam.courtemanche@toujoursensemble.org\">myriam.courtemanche@toujoursensemble.org<\/a><br \/>514-761-7867 ext. 212<\/p>\n<p>A minimum contribution of $25 per child per school year helps support access to our programs.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Sac \u00e0 dos is a academic perseverance program at primary school\u00a0to contribute to the academic success of these youth from Grades 3 to 6 (9 to 13 years old).<\/p>\n<p>After carrying out documentary and field research, holding committee meetings to get feedback from parents, teachers<br \/>at the \u00c9cole Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes and members of our board of directors, and then running a pilot phase, Toujours ensemble officially launched the Sac \u00e0 dos academic perseverance program in 2015.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video_slider _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; max_width=&#8221;77%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video_slider_item src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/j4ww6ybZni0&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243; 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