Middle School After School Learning Enhancement Program 2016-17 - Sem.2

AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS 2016-2017 (Semester 2) MIDDLE SCHOOL

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ACS ATHENS: AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

MIDDLE SCHOOL

The After School Learning Enhancement Program (LEP) is a program that extends learning beyond the school day and provides a supportive environment for our students at ACS Athens. The program is designed to help students develop a strong sense of their own learning processes and to provide them with a strong academic, social and emotional foundation for their schoolwork. All of the programs described in this guide have been designed to improve and maximize each student’s learning potential. All of the courses are led by instructors who have the knowledge and expertise to enhance learning. Students will learn to apply basic skills and learning strategies to their work in their academic classes, so that they may be successful. In order to best meet the needs of individual students, the LEP After School Programs have been designed with sensitivity to grade levels, age groups, and diversity issues. The Programs target discrete student needs and give emphasis to specific learning outcomes in mathematics, reading and writing, and completion of homework, depending on the programs followed.

What really makes the difference is the way in which these programs are delivered.

To enhance what we have identified as key elements of high performance, the LEP After School Programs utilize curricula and teaching methods that make learning a student-first activity.

Each After School program is staffed with qualified personnel, maintaining a ratio of one adult for a maximum of 4 students.

Mary-Ann Augoustatos Director Academics, JK – 12 Research and Learning Studios

Alexandros Hoc Coordinator Learning Enhancement Program

Marietta Garbis Administrative Assistant Ext. 302

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Institute for Innovation and Creativity ACS Athens: After School Learning Enhancement Program 2016-2017 Middle School

16:00- 17:30

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Homework Support

Homework Support

Homework Support

Homework Support

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Math Support

Admission to the AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM is limited to students who have been directed or recommended as follows: 1.

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A condition of admission to ACS Athens At the directive of the Principal At the directive of the Child Study Team (CST) At parental request after CST review

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Middle School ACS Athens After-School Homework Support Program A program designed for students in all grade levels ACS Athens Homework Support Program A program designed for students in all grade levels The After School Homework Support Program is designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and understanding of core concepts through enriching learning opportunities that complement the school day. The goal is to link this after school program with students’ learning experiences in the classroom in order to improve their academic achievement.

Students will benefit in measurable ways from the additional support they will receive from this program.

Instructors and students will have use of the library and online resources as necessary. Emphasis will be given to reinforcing skills such as good study habit development, skills and strategies for managing and completing homework assignments, and strategies for planning ahead. The goal is for students to return home with as many of their current homework and/or missing assignments complete as possible, leaving them time for leisure activities and family pursuits.

The Homework Support Program is open to all Middle School students.

Sessions for Middle School Students will run daily from 16:00-17:30. Students may ride the late buses or be picked up by their parents/guardians at 17:30.

Program cost per Semester: Middle School: 2 ninety-minute sessions per week 4 ninety-minute sessions per week Location:

- 1,000 euro - 1,500 euro

ACS Athens Learning Commons - at the Hasib J. Sabbagh Library SESSION SCHEDULES Middle School

Second Semester dates: Daily from 16:00 - 17:30 January: February: March: April: May: June:

30, 31 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31 1, 2

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Activity Name / Title

MATH SUPPORT PROGRAM Day(s): Thursdays Time: 16:00-17:30 Location: ACS Athens Learning Commons –

at the Hasib J. Sabbagh Library Description

The After School Math Support Program will support students who face difficulties in mathematics. This program will support the students’ individual needs through revision and personalized, hands-on instruction.

Instructor: Jenny Grigoropoulos (Middle School – Academy faculty)

Schedule (January – May 2017) Thursday February: March: April: May:

2, 9, 16, 23 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 6, 20 4, 11, 18, 25

Program Cost per Semester: €500 - Minimum Number of Students Required: 2

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Middle School – 2nd Semester

FINAL EXAM &/or PROJECT PREPARATION Program The Final Exam &/or Project Preparation Program is designed to provide support to students who wish to have assistance in studying for their final exams and/or wish to have help in completing final reports and major assignments for a class.

Students will have the opportunity to review major concepts to maximize results on upcoming examinations.

To do so successfully, they are required to bring any and all necessary materials, including books, study guides, and previous tests. Instructor ratio will be decreased to a minimum in order to ensure as much individualized attention as necessary and students’ utilization of study skills will be encouraged and reinforced. The Final Exam and/or Preparation Program aims to increase students’ understanding and proficiency in subjects that they may feel less knowledgeable, thus ensuring improved performance on the final exams. Nevertheless, students will still be responsible for having started to prepare ahead of time and to continue studying at home so as to guarantee augmented exam performance.

Students will also have the opportunity to work on major assignments they have to submit for their final grade in a class.

Students are required to bring their test preparation and/or project materials for the subject(s) they would like to review every day. The Final Exam and/or Project Preparation Program and its instructors are not responsible of having access to all subjects’ and/or teachers’ materials.

This After School Final Exam and/or Project Preparation Program is open to all Middle School students. *Students must pre-arrange a manner in which they will get home should there be no Late Buses.*

Program cost: ● 50 euro for 2 sessions (2 hrs per session = 4 hrs total) ● 100 euro for 4 sessions (2 hrs per session = 8 hrs total) ● 150 euro for 6 sessions (2 hrs per session = 12 hrs total) Location: ACS Athens Learning Commons - at the Hasib J. Sabbagh Library

Course dates: Daily from 13:00 - 15:00 June:

To be determined pending the Examination Schedule during Semester 2

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Institute for Innovation and Creativity

ACS Athens: After School Learning Enhancement Programs

Middle School

Registration Information

Programs ▢ Homework Study Program

▢ Homework Study Program

▢ Math Support Program

Days and Time

# of Sessions Semester 2

2 sessions / week

≈30

4 sessions / week

≈61

Cost Semester 2 € 1000

€ 1500

Thursdays 16:00-17:30

15

€ 500

▢ Final Exam &/or Project Preparation Program

2 sessions

4 hours

€ 50

▢ Final Exam &/or Project Preparation Program

4 sessions

8 hours

€ 100

▢ Final Exam &/or Project Preparation Program

6 sessions

12 hours

€ 150

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REGISTRATION FORM Please fill out the information below for the activity(ies) of your choice in order to reserve a space for your child in any of these. Payment must be made to the Cashier’s office, to the Institute of Innovation: Learning Enhancement Programs Account, no later than Monday, January 30, 2017. Please submit the bottom of this form to the Cashier’s office when making your payment. (If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Marietta Garbis at 210-6393200 ext. 302, or at garbism@acs.gr ). If enrollment does not reach the minimum number of participants required for a Program to run, the Program will be cancelled, you will be notified, and your tuition will be returned.

Student’s Name: ___________________________Grade Level: ______ Parents’ / Guardians’ Names: __________________________________ Parents’ Email Address: ______________________________________ Phone #/s: Home: _______________ Cell Phone:___________________ Program(s): 1. __________________________ Tuition __________________ 2. __________________________ Tuition __________________ 3. __________________________ Tuition __________________

Amount Enclosed: ______________ € *** IMPORTANT***

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