LEAPS Program

December, 2004

Alameda Learning Enrichment Academic Pride and Self-Esteem (LEAPS) is an after-school program whose primary focus is academic improvement for "at-risk" youth. This program is to assist children with homework while improving reading and math skills making it easier for them to succeed in school. This program also focuses on enrichment and social skill building.

The LEAPS is funded from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program is authorized under Title IV, Part B, of the Education and Secondary Education Act. The annual grant is $392,250 for five years.

LEAPS Program Criteria:

• LEAPS serves students grades 1st-8th
• A minimum of 330 students will be accepted into the program
• Students who are identified as "at-risk" due to academics or social/emotional needs are accepted
• Teachers, site principal and staff members typically recommend students

LEAPS Program Support Families:

• AFTER SCHOOL HOURS: The LEAPS program takes place between the hours of 3:00-6:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 1:20-4:30pm on Wednesdays. The after school program is no cost to parents.
• ACADEMIC SUPPORT: Student will get assistance with homework and participate in enrichment activities such as art, science, drama and sports.
• BUILD RELATIONSHIPS: LEAPS staff pride themselves on their ability to communicate with parents on a professional yet moderately personal level. In building relationships of this nature, we are able to better meet the academic and social needs of the children as well as the parents.

LEAPS promotes individual learning as well as group activities for child development:

• Children are divided into groups based on grade level. They do art projects academics both individually and in groups
• Class structure includes high school and middle school student mentors
• Games and activities are implemented that teach children how to be leaders as well as work as a team

LEAPS offers learning that is adaptable to different learning styles:

• Curriculum is adapted to fit different learning styles to meet the needs of the children
• Curriculum is adapted to fit different learning styles to meet the needs of the children
• LEAPS instructors support and extend the classroom work
• Success Maker Enterprise, a computer based accelerated learning program, is in place and will be used four days a week. The program helps enhance their learning of literacy and math skills, while developing computers skills.

LEAPS operates throughout the academic year:

• The LEAPS program began at Chipman Middle School on November 29, 2004, Longfellow Elementary and Miller Elementary on December 6th, 2004. The LEAPS program will begin at Washington Elementary and Haight Elementary on January 3rd, 2005. All programs will end on June 10th.
• Selection Policy will include:

Children who have been recommended to the program by school day staff and administration will receive priority based on need of academic support, social/emotional support and environmental development, readiness to participate and ability to make the commitment.

JetSetters Program

April, 2006

The JetSetters After School Program strives to provide all the students at Encinal High School (EHS) with the resources to succeed academically and to become conscientious students. They are equipped with the skills to become leaders in their communities and to go above and beyond any expectations that have been set for them. The JetSetter staff is committed to providing a safe haven for the students, where they can feel comfortable expressing themselves artistically and academically. As the only high school after school program in the Alameda Unified School District, we strive to become an integral part of the community by offering parents skills and resources they need to help support their child's eduction.

JetSetters Goals

• Improve academic achievement of participating students
• Improve attendance of participating students during the school day in the after school program
• Offer classes that will increase parent involvement in their child's education
• Increase positive student behaviors during school hours by providing youth leadership training and developing student relationship skills in a safe, drug and violence-free environment

JetSetters Program Criteria

• JetSetters serves only Encinal students grades 9-12
• The attendance goal is 240 students during 2005-2006 school year
• Students sign themselves up voluntary
• Any students is welcome to join the program, but the program focuses on students who are "at-risk" due to academics or social/emotional needs
• Encinal faculty and parents can recommend students to join the program

JetSetters Program Services

Academic

JetSetters provides academic tutoring and homework assistance before school, during lunch, and after school with trained instructors who have met the Np Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements. The credentialed Curriculum Coordinator provides assistance to the instructors as well as designs innovative ways to apply academics to real life.

Enrichment

JetSetters has developed partnerships with Alameda Family Services, HOME project and CARE to provide programs that develop social and leadership skills with Encinal students. JetSetters also provides an ongoing array of different activities and events of interest to the students.

Parent Services

JetSetters has a Parent Liaison who attends parent meetings and events to help keep JetSetters and Encinal parents informed as well as provide parent focused workshops to benefit their students.

JetSetters Recent Accomplishments

April, 2006

Our recent achievements include extending the school's library hours and providing the school with Exit exam assistance. We have successfully organized and executed a trip to attend a local college fair, which provided the students with an opportunity to learn about various national colleges and universities. In addition, we have added a computer lab and foreign language class in Tagalog, where students can receive elective credits. EHS offers students the opportunity to become gainfully employed through our program by not only tutoring their peers; but also by performing various tasks around the office, that will provide them beneficial administrative skills.