21 st Century Community Learning Centers Stewart Middle School Eagle Champs Parent Orientation

21 st 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 10/23/20152

21 st CCLC in Douglas County Grants are on a three year funding cycle and set to expire in June of Reapplication will begin in the fall of Douglas County currently has 15 schools operating a 21 st CCLC grant. 5 elementary schools 7 middle schools 3 high schools Awarded over $1.9 million dollars in grant funds for designated for 21 st CCLC program activities 10/23/20153

Grant Sites CHAMP – Awarded in 2008 & 2012 Douglas County High Lithia Springs High New Manchester High CHAMP Middle – Originally awarded in 2006, 2009 and again in 2012 Chestnut Log Middle Stewart Middle Turner Middle Factory Transition – Awarded in 2011 Factory Shoals Elementary Factory Shoals Middle FOCUS – Awarded in 2012 Chapel Hill Middle Yeager Middle

Grant Sites Mason Transition – Awarded in 2011 Mason Creek Elementary Mason Creek Middle STAR – Awarded in 2012 Arbor Station Elementary Dorsett Shoals Elementary Winston Elementary

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! 10/23/2015 6

Balanced After School Program Enrichment Academic Tutoring

Student Attendance in Program Open communication Alignment with school day Parent participation 10/23/20158 Parents Teachers/ School Day ASP Student Success Working Together for Student Success

Accountability 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 Grant Goals and Objectives 1. Increase CRCT/EOCT scores 2. Increase report card grades 3. Increase student participation in class 4. Decrease behavior incidents 5. Decrease absences 6. Increase parental involvement 7. Increase partnerships 10/23/20159

Evaluation Results from (CRCT results) 10/23/201510

Evaluation Results from (report card changes) 10/23/201511

Evaluation Results from (overall results) 10/23/201512

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Overview of the Program Each of the following will occur five days a week: Nutritional Snack Homework assistance/tutoring (between 30 – 40 minutes per day) Math, Reading, and Writing Assistance and Remediation Structured Physical Education Character Education Hands on Math, Reading, and Science Enrichment Centers All activities are aligned with the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards. 10/23/201514

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 10/23/201515

Key Program Information The 21 st 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. 10/23/201516

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. 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 ed. These activities will be based on topics you selected on the parent survey. 10/23/201517

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 and text updates. If the program closes early due to weather or emergencies, notification will go on the website and phone calls. 18

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. 10/23/201519

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! 10/23/201520

For additional information contact: 10/23/ Site Coordinator: Ms. Ursula Foster-Sapp Contact: (770) Project Director: Mitzi Teal, Executive Director Communities in Schools of Douglas County, Inc. Douglas County School System P.O. Box 1077 Douglasville, GA 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