Office of Extended Day Programs

Three Core Areas - Academic, Enrichment & Summer

In an effort to assist in the development of the "total" child, three core areas of concentration have been established within the program. The areas targeted are academic, enrichment, and summer core.

Academic Core
The academic core consist of reading, mathematics, and science. The program provides one-on-one college and adult reading tutors and homework assistance according to the needs of students. Students work on developing academic skills in the computer labs and use the Internet to access resources for school assignments and projects. At each school site, teachers provide instruction and work with collaborating partners on tutoring, instructional strategies, and homework assistance.

Enrichment Core
The enrichment core is designed to provide After School Programs students with a variety of activities including, but not limited to: music, fine arts, drama, physical activities, motivational speakers, crafts, and dance. The arts offer an alternative for success for students who struggle academically. Involvement in the arts also helps students understand the importance of hard work, self-discipline, and commitment to excellence.

Summer Core
The After School Programs participants will have the opportunity to attend the District's Summer School through recommendation, requirement, or parental option. Students who do not attend summer school will be referred to the National Youth Sports Program (NYSP) at the University of South Carolina (USC). NYSP is a sports program that also provides hands on academic instruction and prevention education on alcohol and other drugs and health promotion as the goal. A summer transition program will be held for incoming 6th grade students. This program will assist in bridging the academic and social gap between elementary and middle school.