After School Program

 

 

 

Students attending Minnie Hughes have the opportunity to participate in the 21st Century After School Learning Center.  In the afterschool program, students have the option to participate in dance, karate, tumbling, running club and the reading club. This program gives students a chance to practice what they are learning in school. Programs like this provide enrichment so that students are engaged and on task even after school is out!

Our 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) programs provides many other benefits for our students, including:

• Academic support: Students can receive help to meet state and local academic standards. A national evaluation found that over 40% of students who attended 21st CCLC programs improved their math and reading grades. 
• Enrichment activities: Students can participate in a variety of activities, such as art, music, STEM, career and technical programs, and health and nutrition education. 
• Improved school participation: Students can increase their school day attendance and participation, and reduce school dropout rates. 
• Increased safety: Students can feel safer with increased adult supervision. 
• Healthy relationships: Students can build healthy relationships with caring mentors. 
• Exploration of subject areas: Students can explore a variety of subject areas. 
• Safe space: Students can have a safe space to talk about their experiences and emotions. 
• Development of skills for the future: Students can develop skills that are needed for the jobs of tomorrow, such as problem solving and teamwork. 

 

Site Coordinator,  Earnestine Holmes