Quinlan ISD...Opening Doors to a World of Opportunities We Are Changing Lives. QISD Receives 4.8 Million - Texas ACE After School and Summer Program Coming to QISD - We NEED Parent and Community Support! Retired teachers, special talent/enrichment teachers and many volunteers for programs for all grade levels are needed...Contact Lisa Underwood at [email protected]. Quinlan ISD families will be able to take full advantage of one of the most beneficial programs to be implemented in the history of Quinlan schools. Texas Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) is a structured, safe, and supervised afterschool program for learning and social interaction that takes place Monday – Thursday of each school week and includes a six-week summer program. “This comprehensive afterschool program will require extensive preparation, dedication and hard-work on behalf of staff members, community members and QISD families to ensure its success. Family support and involvement is a key component,” said QISD Superintendent Dr. Debra Crosby. ACE Director, Lisa Underwood states, “ACE will provide extended learning opportunities for children and their families at levels never before available to our families. ACE provides innovative, hands-on activities that will reinforce students’ regular academic programs. All ACE activities are based on research and best practices and will include academic enrichment, challenging curriculum and tutorial services.” In addition, Underwood said, “The overall ACE program is designed to improve student behavior, academics, school attendance and increase promotion and graduation rates to further help prepare students for college and the workplace.” ACE classes will be held at each district campus. Services will include tutoring, mentoring, homework help, hands-on science and technology programs, community service opportunities and enrichment activities, such as music, art, gymnastics, piano, scrapbooking, sign language, karate and much more. Transportation services and an evening meal will be provided to each student enrolled in the ACE program. A typical day for the program will include: 7:00 – 7:45 am – Computer-based Learning Session 3:30 – 4:00 pm – Dinner for all students 4:00 – 5:15 pm – Power Sessions (homework, tutorials, remediation and curriculum) 5:15 – 6:00 pm – Enrichment Sessions (special interest programs) 6:00 pm – Dismissal (transportation will be provided) Services will also be offered to immediate family members of students who participate in ACE. For parents classes may include English language classes, health and fitness, computer literacy, resume assistance and parent seminars/classes. Applications will be available at each district campus and will be made available at the QISD Back to School Fair on Thursday, August 7, 2014, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. For more information, please contact Lisa Underwood at (903) 356-1270 or [email protected].
Posted on: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 15:10:51 +0000
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