1. 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Welcome to Parent Night!

2. 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

3. 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 designated for 21st CCLC program activities
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4. 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

5. 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

6. *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!
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7. Balanced After School Program
Enrichment
Academic Tutoring
Balanced After School Program

8. Working Together for Student Success
Student Attendance in Program Open communication Alignment with school day Parent participation
Student Success
ASP
Parents
Teachers/ School Day
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9. 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
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10. 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
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11. 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.
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12. 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
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13. 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.
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14. 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 ed. These activities will be based on topics you selected on the parent survey.
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15. 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 and text updates. If the program closes early due to weather or emergencies, notification will go on the website and phone calls.

16. 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
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17. Dismissal and Pick Up Plan
After hours phone numbers
(770) – Dr. Nathan Camara
(770) – Dr. Demetria Thomas-Barnum
Check out is located in the old gym lobby
Parents must sign their child out and show ID.
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18. 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.
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19. 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 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.
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20. 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!
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21. 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
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22. Summer Camp June 5th – June 23rd Monday – Friday 8 am – noon
Enrichment Focus
Transportation, Breakfast and Lunch provided
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23. 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
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24. For additional information contact:
Site Coordinators:
Dr. Nathan Camara - (770)
Dr. Demetria Thomas-Barnum -(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
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