Dubuque Community School District LEAP LE L eadership E nrichment AP A fter-School P rograms Iowa 21 st Century Community Learning Centers 2011-2012.

Dubuque Community School District

LEAPLEAPLLeadership EEnrichment

AAfter-School PPrograms

Iowa 21st Century

Community Learning Centers

2011-2012

George Washington Middle School51 North Grandview Drive

Dubuque, Iowa, 52001

Principal: Mark Burns

Home to 640 “Wahawks”

Grade 6, 7, 8– 43% Poverty– 16% Diversity

As of March 30, 2012, 41% of Washington students have participated in LEAP.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School

1105 Althauser StreetDubuque, Iowa 52001

Principal: Philip KramerHome to 600 “Hillhawks” Grades 6,7,8

– 54% Poverty– 15.8 % DiversityAs of March 30, 2012, 40% of Jefferson students have

participated in LEAP.

About LEAPProviders of Activities

1. Dubuque Carnegie-Stout Public Library2. Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque3. Dubuque Area Labor Management Council4. Dubuque Art Center5. Dubuque Community Y6. Dubuque County Conservation Board7. Helping Services for Northeast Iowa8. Leisure Services9. Mines of Spain10. Multicultural Family Center11. National Mississippi River Museum12. St. Mark Community Center

Innovative and EvolvingStudent Programs

Programs were developed that would assist middle school aged students in fostering engagement in and out of school…programs that would appeal to the wide spectrum of interests and abilities, academic growth and strengths, and social/emotional growth and community belonging.

Student Programs

Homework Assistance (drop in)

Reading and Math tutoring: Keys To Learning

Creative Arts ChallengeDigital Storytelling

Chess ClubOpen Gym

Dare To Be KingDare To Be Queen

Student Programs

Exercise Class Triathlon

Girls SoarGirls on the RunSwim Lessons

Bluebird House BuildingBird WatchingSafe Sitters

Students Programs

Skin, Scales, and TailsTalon Time

Adventures in NatureSpoken Word

Exploring, Building and DesignMaking Manga Style Comics

Book ClubDrumline

Student Programs

Open GymStrengthening Families

Healthy MealsMeals in a HurryAfrican Drums

ZiplineUltimate FrisbeeWildlife Watching

Field Hockey

Goal 1:

LEAP opportunities under the grant: Engaging and varied types of safe after-school

activities Academic Assistance Service Learning Opportunities

To increase the well being of middle school students by

focusing on academic achievement.

Goal 2:

LEAP opportunities under the grant: Offer programs that integrate social and

emotional well being. Offer programs that include physical activities.

Enhance the health and social well being of students

enrolled in after-school programming.

Goal 3:

LEAP opportunities under the grant: All Jefferson and Washington students are recruited

for ASP. Quality Staff Professional Development

To promote preparation for a productive adulthood by

providing high quality and structured activities for ASP

middle school students.

Goal 4:

LEAP opportunities under the grant: Strengthen family structures Increase parent knowledge of adolescent

development Assist parents in helping their children with

homework Increase family literacy

To promote supportive structures and safe home

environments.

Successes

• Implementation and scheduling with such a short planning timeline. April, 2011-August, 2011.

• The large number of students participating in various programs.

• Learning opportunities: academic and personal growth opportunities.

• Family participation• The on-going participation and

involvement of community providers

Challenges

• Transportation

• Consistent attendance

• Registration

- Time Line,

- “Advertisement,”

- Electronically Streamlining the Process.