21 st Century Community Learning Centers Stewart Middle School Eagle Champs Parent Orientation
Jan 03, 2016
21st Century Community Learning Centers
Stewart Middle School Eagle Champs
Parent Orientation
21st Century Learning Center (CCLC)
Purpose: To establish or expand after school programs that
provide students with academic enrichment opportunities along
with activities designed to complement the students’
regular academic program.CHAMP-Champion High Achievement in Middle
School Performance
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21st CCLC in Douglas CountyGrants are on a three year funding cycle and set to
expire in June of 2014. Reapplication will begin in the fall of 2013.
Douglas County currently has 15 schools operating a 21st CCLC grant.5 elementary schools7 middle schools3 high schools
Awarded over $1.9 million dollars in grant funds for 2013-2014 designated for 21st CCLC program activities
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Grant Sites
CHAMP – Awarded in 2008 & 2012Douglas County High Lithia Springs High New Manchester High
CHAMP Middle – Originally awarded in 2006, 2009 and again in 2012Chestnut Log MiddleStewart MiddleTurner Middle
Factory Transition – Awarded in 2011Factory Shoals ElementaryFactory Shoals Middle
FOCUS – Awarded in 2012Chapel Hill MiddleYeager Middle
Grant SitesMason Transition – Awarded in 2011Mason Creek ElementaryMason Creek Middle
STAR – Awarded in 2012Arbor Station ElementaryDorsett Shoals ElementaryWinston Elementary
Teachers and StaffOne Project Director over
grant at district office
Site Coordinator per site (certified teacher)
Certified Teachers
Paraprofessionals and
other classified school employees
Other employees:Individuals with high school diplomaCollege StudentsHigh School Students
*All staff apply to work in the program!
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Balanced After School Program
Enrichment Academic Tutoring
Student Attendance in Program
Open communication
Alignment with school day
Parent participation
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ParentsTeachers/ School Day
ASP
Student Success
Working Together for Student Success
AccountabilityState and Federal
Monitoring Visits
Evaluated by outside company to measure progress
Student attendance and assessment tracking/monitoring
Parent and teacher survey feedback each year
Grant required advisory committee
Grant Goals and Objectives1. Increase CRCT/EOCT scores2. Increase report card grades3. Increase student participation
in class4. Decrease behavior incidents5. Decrease absences6. Increase parental involvement7. Increase partnerships
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Evaluation Results from 2013-2014(CRCT results)
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Evaluation Results from 2013-2014 (report card changes)
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Evaluation Results from 2013-2014 (overall results)
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Evaluation Results from 2013-2014 (overall results)
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Overview of the Program
Each of the following will occur five days a week:Nutritional SnackHomework assistance/tutoring (between 30 – 40 minutes per
day)
Math, Reading, and Writing Assistance and RemediationStructured Physical Education Character EducationHands on Math, Reading, and Science Enrichment
Centers
All activities are aligned with the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards.
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Additional Program ComponentsEach of the following will occur at least monthly:
Counseling Sessions (as needed)Career Related Speakers and College Readiness
ActivitiesDrug Prevention lessonField Trips (A minimum of one trip per calendar year)
Health and Nutrition Education lessonLife Skills and Conflict Resolution ActivitiesMusic, Art, Dance, Drama, and Cultural Awareness
Activities.Service Learning and Community Service Projects
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Key Program InformationThe 21st CCLC grant is not a
drop in program.
Program has a limited number of slots.
Enrollment is based on identified academic needs.
All program activities focus on academic support specific to your child.
Staff required to have lesson plans for daily activities.
Program is not a homework only program. Must offer enrichment, tutoring, and social interaction.
Students must attend daily for the duration of the program.
Absences will require a excuse and excessive absences will require a program conference.
A student may be removed from the program for excessive and consecutive absences.
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Parent RequirementsThe grant is evaluated on parent participation. Parent support and collaboration is essential to
student success.
Parent Survey provided this evening will help us plan parent sessions this year.
Parents will be required to attend a minimum of 5 parent sessions by the end of the school year.
If five parent meetings are not attended, your child may be removed from the program.
A calendar of activities will be sent home or emailed. These activities will be based on topics you selected on
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Registration Information This is a FREE program for qualifying students.
Every child attending must have a current registration form on file each year and registration forms must be kept current at all times.
Each school determines their target grade levels based on school Adequate Yearly Progress Reports (AYP) and state testing results.
Programs must operate a minimum of 12 hours per week when school is in session.
Closed on school holidays, teacher conference days, or early release days for middle and high school.
Programs will notify parents if the program closes due to inclement weather.
Please make sure the program has your current contact information at all times.
Please sign up for “Notify Me” on the school webpage for email and text updates. If the program closes early due to weather or emergencies,
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Transportation Two options: Car rider or
ASP bus
Transportation provided for students if they live in the school attendance zone.
Bus departure time between 5:50-6:00 pm each day
Bus routes take between 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on route
Bus is NOT always same driver or # as school day
Please make sure to be at the bus stop at the designated time. (This will be provided to you prior to the program start date)
Any student brought back to school by the bus will be charged a late pick up fee of $1.00 per minute past 6:00pm.
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TransportationIf car rider, you will
need to come inside to check out student each day.
Identification is required when picking your child up from the school.
Only authorized people with valid ID are allowed to pick up your child.
Transportation Changes
All changes must be in writing!
Must specify which bus : School day or
ASP bus!
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Site Coordinator: Ms. Ursula Foster-SappContact: (770) 651-5498
Project Director: Mitzi Teal, Executive Director Communities in Schools of Douglas County, Inc.Douglas County School SystemP.O. Box 1077Douglasville, GA 30133 770-651-2039
For questions or concerns in relation to program spending or suspected misappropriation of these federal dollars, please contact the Douglas County School System finance office or call 770.651.2262.