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21st Century Scholars After School Programs

Program Design

21st Century Scholars offer hands-on, project-based activities in small class sizes of 10-12 children in the areas of English language arts, math, arts and culture, technology, science, engineering, health and fitness, leadership, community service, recreation and sports.
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PROGRAM DESIGN

Arts & Academic Rich, Project-Based Programs

"After School Style"

The “after school style” is one that is structured but at the same time flexible to meet the needs of the students and provides time for mentoring and building adult and peer relationships.We want students in the after school program to feel they are part of a club where they can try new things, make new friends and be respected for who they are. Students will receive the support they need to with their homework, develop effective habits of mind and learn how to solve a problem. We want students to feel good about themselves through achievement and completing a task.

21st Century Scholars is also a creative place for creative minds. “I’m bored” is not an expression we want to hear. Many children never learn to play chess or scrabble at home. But in the after school program they get to experience the joy of playing challenging games with others. Life skills that many of us were taught as children by our families are not true for many children today. Children need help in making connections between sewing and math, or drawing and geometry, or science and cooking. Embedding academics into the activities give the child a richer and more in-depth learning experience. However, children need explanations in very concrete terms combined with hands-on experiences to internalize the learning for greater understanding. This approach reaches students of different learning styles and ability levels when they are engaged in challenging, creative, and open-ended activities that promote self-expression, personal reflection and critical thinking.

 

ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

21st Century programs are aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and designed to help students make gains in academic and social/behavioral outcomes. 21st Century implements the SAYO Assessment system (Survey of After School Youth Outcomes) as required by the Massachusetts Department Elementary and Secondary Education.

SAYO Outcomes:

    * Academic: Reading, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Math Communication, Math Problem Solving, Science
    * Social/Behavioral: Learning Skills, Behavior, Engagement in Learning, Communication Skills, Positive Relationships with Adults, Positive Relationships with Peers.

For information about the SAYO assessment tool visit: http://www.doe.mass.edu/21cclc/ta/sayo.html

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Arts & Academic Rich Programming
 
21st Century Scholars Massachusetts Cultural Council Registration forms for Fitchburg Arts & After School Programs are located at each Fitchburg public school office.
For more information, please contact: Jennifer L. Jones, Director of Arts & 21st Century Programs
Fitchburg Public Schools • 376 South St. • Fitchburg, MA 01420 • Phone/Fax: 978-343-6714