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Program Activities (Specific services provided):
• Before School homework assistance labs 6:45-7:45 am (K-8)
• After school programs 3:00–5:00 pm (K-8)
• Nutritious snacks provided by Child Nutrition Services schools meeting eligibility
requirements and purchased for those not meeting eligibility requirements
• All sites were licensed by the Tennessee Dept of Education
Math and reading intervention programs (K-8) offered students
remedial and/or advanced curricular challenges.
Extended library hours (K-8) provided students access
to literature, computers, Accelerated Reader, a quiet place to read
Jump Rope instruction (K-4) helped students develop
better health & fitness habits
Tutorial & Academic Assistance provided
additional support to students in development and understanding of
core subject areas including math, science, English, biology, chemistry,
technology, and physical fitness.
Suzuki Violin (K-4) music classes provided students
with violins and violin instruction; Piano classes also
provided students the opportunity to learn how to read music, play
an instrument, and as a culminating activity, present a concert to
parents at the end of the year.
Hand chimes (K-8) incorporated music, math and language
to students participating and performing in ensembles while learning
to read music and play hand chimes.
Guitar lessons (5-8) incorporated math and music
while teaching students how to play a guitar.
Multimedia Broadcasting (K-8) provided students
a “new” platform to enhance teaching and learning by incorporating
reading, language arts, and math by writing scripts and producing
videos for weekly morning announcements.
Using computers (K-8) software programs and accessing
the Internet allowed students opportunities to complete assignments,
conduct research, reinforce core academic skills, and explore scholarship
options not available to them at home
Inspector Gadget (5-8) explored all the latest gadgets
and software that puts the student in the 21st Century classroom
integrating language, reading, and technology.
Myth busters (5-8) integrated science, math, language,
and social studies, putting some of the most famous myths on trial
and checking out the scientific principles behind them
Art (K-8) activities helped students explore untapped
talents through painting, pottery making, and other artistic avenues
not available during the regular school day.
Shape-Up (5-8) increased muscular strength and
fitness while learning how it scientifically affects the body using
physical training equipment.
LEGO robots (K-8) were constructed and programmed
to follow simple commands incorporating math, science and problem-solving
techniques.
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