After School Homework Assistance Program

The After School Program supports children at Longridge, English Village and Lakeshore Elementary School who are referred by teachers and school counselors because of social and/or academic need.

                                                                         The program accepts students in 1st through 5th grades

Primary desired outcome: Provide supplemental instruction outside the classroom Increase academic performance to meet grade level performance To improve student confidence, motivate students for subsequent classroom learning. Expose students art and cultural activities.  Introduce healthy activities and food to improve long term health. Encourage families to implement healthy activity/eating at home in support of students.

Our Goal: To deliver a balanced program that includes homework assistance and socialization.

• Our program curriculum is designed and delivered by a retired Elementary school teacher who trains community volunteers (40% of whom are retired school teachers) to work at a 1 :1 or 1:2 teacher to student ratio with students.

• Our students participate in Circle Time where values like responsibility, respect, commitment, and making positive life choices are discussed.

• Open activities include supervised work in our youth computer lab, snack time and physical fitness.

• Students choose to from a three day a week program or a five day a week program  from 3:30–6:00PM and follows the Greece Central School District calendar.