After School Learning Enhancement Programs - 2013-14 (2nd Semester) - Elementary School

AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS

2013-2014

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2ND

SEMESTER

An ACS Athens Initiative 129 Aghias Paraskevis Street & Kazantzaki, Halandri, 15234, Athens GREECE

T: +30 210 6393200 F: +30 210 6390051

www.acs.gr [email protected]

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ACS ATHENS: AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The After School Learning Enhancement Program (LEP) is a program that extends

learning beyond the school day and provides a supportive environment for our

students at ACS Athens. The program is designed to help students develop a strong

sense of their own learning processes and to provide them with a strong academic,

social and emotional foundation for their schoolwork. All of the programs

described in this guide have been designed to improve and maximize each

student’s learning potential. All of the courses are led by instructors with a

background in special education and who have the knowledge and expertise to

enhance learning. Students will learn to apply basic skills and learning strategies to

their work in their academic classes, so that they may be successful. In order to

best meet the needs of individual students, LEP afterschool classes have been

designed with sensitivity to grade levels, age groups and diversity issues. After

school classes target discrete student needs and give emphasis to specific learning

outcomes in mathematics, reading and writing and completion of homework. What really makes the difference is the way in which these classes are delivered.

To enhance what we have identified as key elements of high performance, LEP

after school classes utilize curricula and teaching methods that make learning fun

and exciting. Each After School class is staffed with qualified personnel, maintaining a ratio of

one adult for every 2-3 students. The reading and math support classes will run

with a ratio of one teacher for every 2 students.

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REGISTRATION FORM

Please fill out the information below for the activity(ies) of your choice in order to

reserve a space for your child in any of these. Payment must be made to the Cashier’s

office, to the Institute of Innovation: Learning Enhancement Programs Account, no later

than Friday, January 23, 2014***. Please submit the bottom of this form to the Cashier’s

office when making your payment. (If you have any questions, please contact Mrs.

Marietta Garbis at 210-6393200 ext. 302). If enrollment in an activity does not reach

the minimum number of participants required for the class to run, the class will be

cancelled, you will be notified and your tuition will be returned.

Student’s Name: ___________________________Grade Level: ______

Parents’ / Guardians’ Names: __________________________________

Parents’ Email Address: ______________________________________

Phone #/s: Home: _______________ Cell Phone:___________________

Classes

1. __________________________ Tuition __________________

2. __________________________ Tuition __________________

3. __________________________ Tuition __________________

Amount Enclosed:

______________ €

Thank You!

*** Following Registration deadline there is no guarantee for immediate placement; sections may run in the instance that there are at least 3 students on waiting list.

*** IMPORTANT***

Signups by telephone will NOT be accepted.

Please remember to submit this form when

making your payment at the cashier’s office.

Help us make our procedure as efficient as

possible.

THANK YOU!

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Institute for Innovation and Creativity

ACS ATHENS: AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

2013-2014

Elementary School Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

16:00-

17:30

Homework

Support

Math Support

Homework

Support

Study/

Organization

Skills (ES)

Homework

Support

Homework

Support

Math Support

Reading &

Writing Support

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Elementary School

ACS Athens Homework Study Program A program designed for students in all grade levels

The After-School Homework Study Program is designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and understanding of core concepts through enriching learning opportunities that complement the school day. The goal is to link the after-school program with students’ learning experiences in the classroom in order to improve their academic achievement. Students will benefit in measurable ways from the additional support they will receive from this program. Last year’s staff, along with other highly skilled and qualified professionals, will supervise the program. They will have use of the library, online resources and interactive boards. Emphasis will be given to reinforcing skills such as good study habit development, organizational techniques, skills and strategies for managing and completing homework assignments, test taking strategies, and time management strategies for planning ahead. This will result in students’ returning home with all, or most, of their homework completed, leaving them time for leisure activities and family pursuits.

This after-school homework study program is open to all Elementary students. Sessions for Elementary School students will run Monday-Thursday from 16:00 - 17:30.

Elementary School students must be picked up by their parents/guardians at 17:30 from the front steps of the Elementary School Building. Program cost per semester:

Elementary School: 2 ninety-minute sessions per week - 900 euro 4 ninety-minute sessions per week - 1,200 euro The program’s Instructors will:

Provide homework support.

Teach strategies and skills.

Ensure that the academically-linked activities are engaging.

Give students the opportunity to gain the confidence they need to become successful and independent learners.

Work with students in small groups of 2-3 students.

Location: Elementary School Building: 2nd

floor

SESSION SCHEDULES

Elementary School

Second Semester dates: Monday-Thursday from 16:00 - 17:30 January: 27, 28, 29, 30 February: 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27 March: 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 26, 27, 31 April: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 May: 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 29 June: 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11

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Activity Name / Title Age Group: Elementary School

READING / WRITING SUPPORT PROGRAM

Day(s): Fridays

Time: 16:00-17:30

Location: Annex Building – 1st

Floor

Description The After School Reading/ Writing Support Program is designed to assist students that are struggling with the English language, at the reading, writing and oral level, in order to obtain the necessary skills to be

successful in the Language Arts discipline. The focus of the program at all school levels is to provide

phonemic awareness through the use of visual, auditory and kinesthetic means and to expose the students

to meaningful literature of various cultures and genres. The program also includes a grammar component which will address correct sentence structure and organization in writing. Our goal is for our students to

develop a love for reading and writing by providing a strong foundation in the English language.

Instructor: Chrysoula Ploutou, [email protected] Chrysoula Ploutou earned her Bachelor’s degree, in Psychology and Elementary Education from

Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Her Master’s degree in Education was also achieved from Clark University. She acquired her Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in Special

Education from Fairfield University. Ms. Ploutou is a certified licensed teacher in the state of

Connecticut. Ms Ploutou has taken online courses through the Professional Development Institute and has received college credit from the University of California San Diego (UCSD). Most recently she was

certified in formal and informal measurement and diagnostic techniques receiving college credit from

Buffalo State, State University of New York. Ms. Ploutou has been a teacher in the public school system in the United States and in

international schools in Greece since 1997. She has taught JK, K, first, second, fourth grade and was a

Middle School Optimal Learning Program Specialist. Currently she is a part-time Academy Optimal

Learning Program Specialist as well as the Optimal Learning Program Coordinator, supervising all three schools, Elementary School, Middle School and Academy through the department of Student Affairs.

This is Ms. Ploutou’s seventh year working at ACS Athens and her fifth year working in the

Optimal Learning Program. She is providing students with strategies to acquire the skills necessary to be successful in school and in their lives. She encourages differentiation in the classroom in order to make

learning meaningful, focusing on students’ strengths and talents.

Schedule (January 2014 – May 2014)

January: 31 February: 7, 14, 21, 28 March: 7, 21, 28 April: 4, 25 May: 2, 9, 16, 30

Program Cost per Semester: €500

Minimum Number of Students Required: 2

*First meeting of students and instructor occurs in the Elementary School Library.

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Activity Name / Title Age Group: Grades 1-2

Grades 3-5

MATH SUPPORT PROGRAM Day(s): Mondays & Thursdays

Time: 16:00-17:30

Location: Elementary School Building

Description The After-School Math remedial class will support students who face difficulties in mathematics. This class will support the students’ individual needs through revision and innovative, hands-on, instruction.

Manipulatives and the TouchMath program will also be used in order to support and build on numerical

concepts that have been covered in class during the school day.

Instructor: Victoria Vagras, [email protected] Ms. Vagras earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Child & Family Studies and a Master of Education

degree (Elementary & Middle Childhood Education) from The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH). During the final part of her Master’s program, she taught in an international school in Concepcion, Chile

while working on her Masters capstone. This educational and cultural experience has prepared her for the

benefits and challenges of teaching in an international setting. During the past three years, she taught

Middle School Mathematics at an international school in Athens. Ms. Vagras has over ten years of teaching experience (grades 4-8) in Chile, Ohio, Florida, and Athens, Greece.

Ms. Vagras was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. She is a Greek-American who moved to

Greece 6 years ago and is very excited about her new opportunity at ACS Athens. She is looking forward to a fun and productive school year.

Schedule (January 2014 – May 2014)

Option 1: Mondays (Ms. Vagras) January: 27 February: 3, 10, 17, 24 March: 10, 17, 24, 31 April: 7, 28 May: 5, 12, 19, 26

Option 2: Thursdays (Staff)

January: 30 February: 6, 13, 20, 27 March: 6, 13, 20, 27 April: 3, 24 May: 8, 15, 29

Program Cost per Semester: €500 per day option Minimum Number of Students Required: 2

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Activity Name / Title Age Group: Elementary School

STUDY /ORGANIZATION SKILLS Day(s): Tuesdays

Time: 16:00-17:30 Location: Elementary School Building

Description

The Study Skills / Organization Program aims to provide students with the ability to manage their time

and workload effectively and efficiently. In this program, interesting and creative activities are employed so that students will learn several time-

management, organizational and study methods. Students will have the opportunity to discover which

skills and tricks suit their individual needs and will be shown how to apply them successfully. Furthermore, they will obtain knowledge on various strategies, which will enhance their performance and

make studying easier and therefore more pleasant. As a result, students are expected to attain the skills

necessary to feel confident with studying in order to transform their most dreaded activity into a

manageable task!

Instructor: Vassiliki Stefanou, [email protected]

Vassiliki Stefanou holds a B.A. in Psychology from The American College of Greece (Deree College)

and a Master of Science in Counseling Studies obtained from Hull University in the U.K. Mrs. Stefanou is also a qualified ESL teacher with extensive experience in teaching English as a foreign language to all

age groups at all levels. Since 2003 she has worked in various teaching and learning support positions in

international institutions in Athens, London and Copenhagen. Her professional experiences have equipped her with excellent skills in assisting students in their education, helping them to overcome

barriers in learning and achieving their full academic potential. Mrs. Stefanou has been a shadow teacher

at ACS Athens for the past four years and is also an after school instructor at the elementary after school

learning enhancement program.

Schedule (January 2014 – May 2014)

January: 28 February: 4, 11, 18, 25 March: 4, 11, 18 April: 1, 8, 29 May: 6, 13, 20, 27

Program Cost per Semester: €500

Minimum Number of Students Required: 3

*First meeting of students and instructor occurs in the Elementary School Library.

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Institute for Innovation and Creativity

ACS Athens: After School Learning Enhancement Program

Elementary School

Registration Information

*** Elementary School students must be picked up by their parents/guardians at 17:30 from the front steps of the Elementary School

Building. ***

Programs

Days and Time # of Sessions Semester 2

Cost per Semester

Homework Study Program 2 sessions / week 34 € 900

Homework Study Program 4 sessions / week 65 € 1,200

Reading & Writing Support Friday 16:00-17:30

14 € 500

Math Support Program (1-2)

Mon 16:00-17:30

15 € 500

Math Support Program (3-5)

Thu 15:45- 16:45

14 € 500

Study Skills/ Organization

Tue 16:00-17:30

15 € 500

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LATE BUS SCHEDULE January – May 2014

January *

7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 16, 21, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

February

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

March

4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 26, 27, 28, 31

April

1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30

May

2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28

Please note that the Elementary School students are

permitted to ride the late bus ONLY if accompanied by an

older sibling attending Middle School or the Academy.