21st Century Community Learning Centers

Stewart Middle School Eagle Champs

Parent Orientation

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.CHAMP-Champion High Achievement in Middle

School Performance

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21st CCLC in Douglas CountyGrants are on a three year funding cycle and set to

expire in June of 2014. Reapplication will begin in the fall of 2013.

Douglas County currently has 15 schools operating a 21st CCLC grant.5 elementary schools7 middle schools3 high schools

Awarded over $1.9 million dollars in grant funds for 2013-2014 designated for 21st CCLC program activities

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Grant Sites

CHAMP – Awarded in 2008 & 2012Douglas County High Lithia Springs High New Manchester High

CHAMP Middle – Originally awarded in 2006, 2009 and again in 2012Chestnut Log MiddleStewart MiddleTurner Middle

Factory Transition – Awarded in 2011Factory Shoals ElementaryFactory Shoals Middle

FOCUS – Awarded in 2012Chapel Hill MiddleYeager Middle

Grant SitesMason Transition – Awarded in 2011Mason Creek ElementaryMason Creek Middle

STAR – Awarded in 2012Arbor Station ElementaryDorsett Shoals ElementaryWinston Elementary

Teachers and StaffOne 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 diplomaCollege StudentsHigh School Students

*All staff apply to work in the program!

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Balanced After School Program

Enrichment Academic Tutoring

Student Attendance in Program

Open communication

Alignment with school day

Parent participation

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ParentsTeachers/ School Day

ASP

Student Success

Working Together for Student Success

AccountabilityState 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 Objectives1. Increase CRCT/EOCT scores2. Increase report card grades3. Increase student participation

in class4. Decrease behavior incidents5. Decrease absences6. Increase parental involvement7. Increase partnerships

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Evaluation Results from 2013-2014(CRCT results)

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Evaluation Results from 2013-2014 (report card changes)

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Evaluation Results from 2013-2014 (overall results)

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Evaluation Results from 2013-2014 (overall results)

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Overview of the Program

Each of the following will occur five days a week:Nutritional SnackHomework assistance/tutoring (between 30 – 40 minutes per

day)

Math, Reading, and Writing Assistance and RemediationStructured Physical Education Character EducationHands on Math, Reading, and Science Enrichment

Centers

All activities are aligned with the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards.

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Additional Program ComponentsEach of the following will occur at least monthly:

Counseling Sessions (as needed)Career Related Speakers and College Readiness

ActivitiesDrug Prevention lessonField Trips (A minimum of one trip per calendar year)

Health and Nutrition Education lessonLife Skills and Conflict Resolution ActivitiesMusic, Art, Dance, Drama, and Cultural Awareness

Activities.Service Learning and Community Service Projects

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Key Program InformationThe 21st 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.

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Parent RequirementsThe 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 emailed. These activities will be based on topics you selected on

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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 email and text updates. If the program closes early due to weather or emergencies,

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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.

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TransportationIf 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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Site Coordinator: Ms. Ursula Foster-SappContact: (770) 651-5498

Project Director: Mitzi Teal, Executive Director Communities in Schools of Douglas County, Inc.Douglas County School SystemP.O. Box 1077Douglasville, 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.