Program Overview

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.