21st Century Community Learning Centers Welcome to Parent Night!

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. 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.

21st CCLC in Douglas County Grants are now on a five year funding cycle, our grant was awarded in 2012 and will expire in 2017. Douglas County currently has 18 schools operating a 21st CCLC grant. 9 elementary schools 6 middle schools 3 high schools Awarded over $2 million dollars in grant funds for 2016-2017 designated for 21st CCLC program activities 1/1/2019

Grant Sites Factory Transition – Awarded in 2011 and new in 2014 Factory Shoals Elementary Factory Shoals Middle FOCUS – Awarded in 2012 and new in 2014 Chapel Hill Middle Turner Middle Yeager Middle CHAMP – Awarded in 2008 & 2012 Douglas County High Lithia Springs High New Manchester High Impact Champ – Awarded July 2014 Chestnut Log Middle Mason Creek Middle

Grant Sites Success Club – Awarded in 2014 ( had been funded in 2010) Bright Star Elementary North Douglas Elementary Lithia Cohort – Awarded July 2015 Annette Winn Elementary Beulah Elementary Lithia Springs Elementary STAR – Awarded in 2011 and 2014 Arbor Station Elementary Dorsett Shoals Elementary Winston Elementary

*All staff apply to work in the program! Teachers and Staff One 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 diploma College Students High School Students *All staff apply to work in the program! 1/1/2019

Balanced After School Program Enrichment Academic Tutoring Balanced After School Program

Working Together for Student Success Student Attendance in Program Open communication Alignment with school day Parent participation Student Success ASP Parents Teachers/ School Day 1/1/2019

Accountability Grant Goals and Objectives Increase standardized test scores in Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies Increase report card grades for Reading and Math subjects Decrease behavior incidents if any Improve homework completion and submission if needed Decrease student absences Increase parental attendance at school events and activities Increase staff development skills Increase partnerships State 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 1/1/2019

Summary of Grant Objectives Increase passing rates of the GA Milestone in Math & ELA Credit Recovery – E20/20 Increase classroom performance and grades in Math & ELA Decrease office referrals Increase parent involvement and engagement Provide professional development to teachers Establish and maintain community partnerships 1/1/2019

Overview of the Program Each of the following will occur a minimum of 12 hours a week: Nutritional Snack Homework assistance/tutoring (between 30 – 40 minutes per day) Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies and Writing Assistance and Remediation Structured Physical Education Character Education Hands on Math, Reading, Science and Social Studies Enrichment Centers All activities are aligned with the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards. 1/1/2019

Additional Program Components Each of the following will occur at least monthly: Counseling Sessions (as needed) Career Related Speakers and College Readiness Activities Drug Prevention lesson Field Trips (A minimum of one trip per calendar year) Health and Nutrition Education lesson Life Skills and Conflict Resolution Activities Music, Art, Dance, Drama, and Cultural Awareness Activities. Service Learning and Community Service Projects 1/1/2019

Key Program Information 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. Program is not a credit recovery or tutoring program only. A student may be removed from the program for excessive and consecutive absences. The 21st CCLC grant is not a drop in program. Students must come every week for the entire year. Program has a limited number of slots and program is an invite program. 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. 1/1/2019

Parent Requirements The 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. We will offer a minimum of 6 sessions through out the year. Parents will be required to attend a minimum of 3 parent sessions by the end of the school year. If parent meetings are not attended, you will receive a letter, and our grant may receive audit findings for lack of parental involvement which can impact future funding. A calendar of activities will be sent home or emailed. These activities will be based on topics you selected on the parent survey. 1/1/2019

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 CCRPI 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 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, notification will go on the website and phone calls.

Behavior Expectations & Plan All School Rules Apply Key Areas Respect all Faculty and Staff No wandering the building Always check in and out with director Remember: participation is a privilege and optional 1/1/2019

Dismissal and Pick Up Plan After hours phone numbers (770) 651-6893 – Dr. Nathan Camara (770) 651- 6848 – Dr. Demetria Thomas-Barnum Check out is located in the old gym lobby Parents must sign their child out and show ID. 1/1/2019

Emergency Drills and Plan Our program will conduct the following safety drills during program hours at least twice a year and during summer session: Fire Drill Tornado Lockdown Bus Evacuation Our program follows the district and school safety plan. Our schools have safety cameras and a buzz in system at elementary and middle schools. All exterior doors remain locked for your child’s safety. 1/1/2019

Transportation Two options: Car rider or ASP bus Transportation provided for students if they live in the school attendance zone. Bus departure time at 6:45 Monday-Thursday Bus routes take between 40-45 minutes 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 6:45pm. 1/1/2019

Transportation If 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! 1/1/2019

Communication with Parents Communication with parents is an essential part of the grant. We are monitored for how we communicate with you. Please make sure we have your current contact information and are informed anytime there is a change. Our methods of communication will include: Remind 101 App for text message updates Notify Me on school page ParentLink phone calling system School website Email 1/1/2019

Summer Camp June 5th – June 23rd Monday – Friday 8 am – noon Enrichment Focus Transportation, Breakfast and Lunch provided 1/1/2019

Next Steps Complete Parent Survey Complete Registration Form (Students cannot stay in program without form on file) Read and sign Parent Agreement (parental consent, policies, and procedures) Notify program staff of how the child will go home from program each day. Be patient as we begin the program and establish our routine. Attend parent sessions offered 1/1/2019

For additional information contact: Site Coordinators: Dr. Nathan Camara - (770) 651-6893 Dr. Demetria Thomas-Barnum -(770) 651- 6848 Project Director: Mitzi Teal, Executive Director Communities in Schools of Douglas County, Inc. Douglas County School System P.O. Box 1077 Douglasville, 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. 1/1/2019