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. 2

21st CCLC in Douglas CountyGrants 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 schools6 middle schools3 high schools

Awarded over $2 million dollars in grant funds for 2015-2016 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

Impact Champ – Awarded July 2014Chestnut Log MiddleMason Creek Middle

Factory Transition – Awarded in 2011 and new in 2014Factory Shoals ElementaryFactory Shoals Middle

FOCUS – Awarded in 2012 and new in 2014Chapel Hill MiddleTurner MiddleYeager Middle

Grant SitesSuccess Club – Awarded in 2014 ( had been funded in 2010)Bright Star Elementary North Douglas Elementary

Lithia Cohort – Awarded July 2015Annette Winn ElementaryBeulah ElementaryLithia Springs Elementary

STAR – Awarded in 2011 and 2014Arbor 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 standardized test

scores in Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies

2. Increase report card grades for Reading and Math subjects

3. Decrease behavior incidents if any

4. Improve homework completion and submission if needed

5. Decrease student absences6. Increase parental attendance

at school events and activities7. Increase staff development

skills8. Increase partnerships

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Summary of Grant ObjectivesIncrease 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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Overview of the Program

Each of the following will occur a minimum of 12 hours a week:

Nutritional SnackHomework assistance/tutoring (between 30 – 40 minutes per

day)

Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies and Writing Assistance and Remediation

Structured Physical Education Character EducationHands on Math, Reading, Science and Social Studies

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. 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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 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

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Behavior Expectations & Plan

All School Rules Apply

Key AreasRespect all Faculty and StaffNo wandering the buildingAlways check in and out with director

Remember: participation is a privilege and optional

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Dismissal and Pick Up PlanAfter hours phone numbers (770) 651-6893 – Dr. Nathan Camara(770) 651- 6848 – Dr. Demetria Thomas-

BarnumCheck out is located in the old gym lobbyParents must sign their child out and show

ID.

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Emergency Drills and PlanOur program will conduct the following safety

drills during program hours at least twice a year and during summer session:Fire DrillTornadoLockdownBus 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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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.

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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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Communication with ParentsCommunication 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 updatesNotify Me on school

pageParentLink phone

calling systemSchool websiteEmail

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Summer Camp May 31st – June 17th

Monday – Friday

8 am – noon

Enrichment Focus

Transportation, Breakfast and Lunch provided

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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.

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Next Steps

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Site Coordinators:Dr. Nathan Camara - (770) 651-6893Dr. Demetria Thomas-Barnum -(770) 651-

6848

Project Director: Mitzi Teal, Executive Director Communities in Schools of Douglas County, Inc.Douglas County School SystemP.O. Box 1077Douglasville, GA 30133 770-651-2039For 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.