After School Academy (ASA) Elementary

• A broad range of activities implemented are designed to reinforce core academic subjects: reading/language arts, mathematics, history, social studies, and science.  Tutoring and/or homework assistance is available daily. Community partners offer additional services and activities such as visual and performing arts, music, career awareness, physical activity, work preparation, promotion of health/nutrition,  and Science, Technology, English, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities, etc.

Social and Emotional Support

• Such activities involve positive reinforcement, behavior management activities, positive youth development strategies, problem solving techniques, sportsmanship practices in group recreation, small group discussions, promoting self confidence, student leadership, bullying and gang prevention. Other youth development activities are implemented based on student needs and interests using the Positive, Behavior, Intervention, and Support (PBIS).

 

1. After School Academy (ASA): A free, grant-based program and available for students in transitional kindergarten through 8th grade. Students are invited to the program based on teacher referral for academic or social need. There is no open enrollment. Space is limited.

ASA is available at:

 

Enrollment is based on the following criteria by invitation only (no open enrollment):

 

Once all spots have been filled by referred students, a waiting list of referred students by grade level will be initiated. Waiting lists do not roll over from one year to the next. NOTE: There is no guarantee that once a student attended the program they will automatically be enrolled in the program for the following year. Special Education students are accepted and an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting may be required prior to enrolling to be sure we are adequately trained to meet the needs of the student.