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Eagle Academy: An Afterschool Academic Support/Tutoring Program. Carolina Forest International Elementary Helen Gross, Principal. What we already know….
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Eagle Academy:An Afterschool Academic Support/Tutoring Program Carolina Forest International Elementary Helen Gross, Principal
The concept: Provide supplemental student support by extending the school day - facilitated by licensed teachers who provide tutoring, resources and homework assistance for students without parental support/involvement. Program goals: Create opportunities for academic success with at-risk students Improve student proficiency Build academic confidence Carolina Forest International Elementary Eagle Academy
Feedback • Student • Students reported that they received homework assistance, assistance studying for assessments and had access to online remediation tools such as Study Island • 100% of students reported that they felt more confident in class • 100% of students reported that they hoped to have the program again during 2012/2013 • 37% of students reported that they would have liked more 1-1 assistance, smaller group size • Teacher • 36 students were too many to be truly effective – a smaller group for 2012-2013 was recommended • Provide supplemental “study skill” instruction
Cost Analysis Students received an extra 157 hours or 22 days of instructional support Personnel was free – altered hours of 2 certified staff members (8:30-4:30 as opposed to 7:30-3:30pm) Transportation was $4,000 – bus was only utilized by 50% of students – a cost of $222 per student (overall) or $13 per week/per student for 17 week program. Not all students took advantage of bus transportation on a daily basis. 2012/2013 program will be offered without transportation. Parents will be required to provide transportation.