21st Century Community Learning Center Grant

Pictured: Middle school students learn how to use kayaks during the Super Saturday enrichment program.

The middle school is the recipient of a five-year grant called 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant (received spring 2004). Funding is from the New York State Education Department. The purpose of the grant is to improve student academic performance.

One of the biggest components of the grant is to provide extended day, week and year programming. Academic intervention services in English and math, homework clubs, science and Spanish exam preparation clubs are offered to students after school.

Saturday morning enrichment programs are planned for students to participate in activities they don't have time to do (or have limited time but high interest) during the school day. Some activities are: non-competitive sports, multi media club, snowshoeing, cooking, science experiments and art.

Classes designed for parents are planned each school year. The classes are in response to a survey parents filled out during open house on classes they would be interested in attending.

For more information regarding the 21st Century Community Learning Center Program, contact the middle school at 589-8992.