Race to Success Natali Rodriguez Mrs. Isela Valencia 2 June June 2010
Research Paper Research Paper How academic after-school programs help elementary students develop academically and socially through addressing the child’s needs through a structured environment
Types of Programs Academics Enrichment Recreation
Provides children with: Structured Environment Academic Improvement Social Development Academic after-school programs
Students who attend vs. students who do not Differences in: Academics Social Skills Personal Support
Recognition Certificate
Connection Connection Paper Fieldwork Academic programs most successful at helping students Volunteering in an academic after school program Benefits of attending academic after-school programs Witness how students benefited from academic programs Students developing academic and social skills because of programs Assisting students during an academic after school program
Amanda Pentecost Strong Relationship Trust Fun
Helping students overcome obstacles Bonding with the students Positive role model Fieldwork
Crafts Tutored Supervised Played Games Planned Events Prepared Snacks
Mentor Over 50 Hours Graduation
Recognition Certificate
Learning Stretch Learn to work with others effectively Help students with academic struggles Manage children
Personal Growth Pregnancy and its struggles Patience Confidence