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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
will go on the website and phone calls. 15
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.
Attend parent sessions offered04/22/23 23
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.