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Waverley Annex
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Mission Richland County School District One offers before- and after-school programs that are structured to meet the needs of children and families. The district's commitment to after-school programs is reflected in Strategies Two and Seven of the Strategic Plan. Strategy Two directs the district to "develop alternative pathways (internal and external) to address social and psychological factors that may interfere with student achievements." Strategy Seven directs the district to "develop a system for setting personal and challenging goals, for each student that appropriately involve the staff, family and community." Richland One's After-School Programs are designed to increase academic achievement through structured after-school, before-school, weekend and summer programs that offer a variety of academic and enrichment activities. Parents are the reinforcing element of the programs, and they have the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational, health and social services. Those services include, but are not limited to, telecommunications and technology training, GED preparation, job placement and parenting workshops. The district collaborates with a variety of community partners to provide the necessary educational, health and social services to students and their families. Richland One has identified six purposes for operating after-school programs. They are tutorial, homework assistance, child care, compensatory remediation, enrichment and test preparation. Our goal is to produce positive outcomes for children, families and the community. During the hours after school, children need to have a safe haven to go to where they can learn, participate in well-structured activities and receive services that will empower them to be productive citizens. As a result of the district's commitment to quality after-school programs, the Afterschool Alliance presented the Richland One Office of After-School Programs with its 2004 After School Champion Award.
In an effort to assist in the development of the "total" child, two core areas of concentration have been established within our programs. The areas targeted are academic and enrichment. Academic Core The academic core consists of reading, mathematics, social studies and science. The program provides one-on-one college and adult tutors and homework assistance, according to the needs of the students. Students work on developing academic skills in computer labs and use the Internet to access the resources for school assignments and projects. At each school site, teachers provide direct instruction and work with collaborating community partners on tutoring, instructional strategies and homework assistance. Enrichment Core The enrichment core is designed to provide students with a variety of activities including, but not limited to, music, drama, physical activities, motivational speakers, crafts and dance. The arts offer an alternative for success to students who struggle academically. Involvement in the arts also helps students understand the importance of hard work, self-discipline and commitment to excellence. The following is a list of the various before- and after-school programs offered by Richland One:
Methodology Tutorial During the development of each program the school or private vendor is required to provide a proposal for each specific "Program Purpose," along with related information describing the program design, implementation, fiscal impact, and evaluation component of their program. Athletic
Tutorial Programs Comprehensive Remediation Programs Comprehensive remediation programs are offered at each of the 28 elementary and nine middle schools in the district. The program operates three days a week of two hours a day and is designed to increase student achievement on district benchmark tests and state assessments. This is achieved by providing individual instruction, focusing on student skill deficiencies in relation to state standards. Lead Teachers Contact Information 2006-2007
The Richland One Arts-Infused Program focuses on developing, enhancing and reinforcing the knowledge and skills required to prepare middle-school students for a meaningful future. This programs works on enhancing students' academic skills through the use of the arts. It serves Alcorn, Gibbes and Perry Middle Schools and operates Monday-Friday, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. The program is funded by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
PRIORITIES 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program This program is funded through a four-year grant from the S.C. Department of Education. The program is designed to improve the academic achievement of students at Burton-Pack, Burnside and E.E. Taylor Elementary Schools. It operates five days a week for three hours per day and provides students and parents with a variety of services to improve their quality of life. All the above programs are staffed with a site coordinator or lead teacher, certified teachers, instructional assistants, college tutors and community volunteers.
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