Cornell After-School Program
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center
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Mission
The Cornell After-School Program operates under the federal Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant. The mission of our 21st Century Community Learning Center is to provide extended learning opportunities in a safe, drug-free environment. This is done in partnership with local, community, and county resources for all youth and adults to support their educational and societal needs to enable them to become lifelong learners.
Vision and Values of Cornell After-School Program
1. Help kids succeed at all levels!
a. Academically
i. Homework help
ii. Common Core Standards-based Enrichment
b. Socially
i. Community atmosphere at snack and group times
ii. Character Education Focus
c. Emotionally
i. OFI (Opportunity For Improvement) – For behavior issues
ii. Compliment circles, caring adults
2. Build Strong Connections!
a. Kids to Kids
i. Integrate age groups
ii. Encourage friendships, “buddies” and helping one another
b. Kids to Adults
i. Adults engaged, joyful, talking, and listening to students during After School
ii. Adults helping/encouraging during homework & enrichment
c. After School to Families
i. Family nights
ii. Greet/welcome parents whenever possible
d. After School to Day School
i. Utilize email and websites
ii. Attend staff meetings
e. After School to Community
i. Service Learning Projects
ii. “Discover Cornell” field trips
iii. Care Center Connection
a. Academically
i. Homework help
ii. Common Core Standards-based Enrichment
b. Socially
i. Community atmosphere at snack and group times
ii. Character Education Focus
c. Emotionally
i. OFI (Opportunity For Improvement) – For behavior issues
ii. Compliment circles, caring adults
2. Build Strong Connections!
a. Kids to Kids
i. Integrate age groups
ii. Encourage friendships, “buddies” and helping one another
b. Kids to Adults
i. Adults engaged, joyful, talking, and listening to students during After School
ii. Adults helping/encouraging during homework & enrichment
c. After School to Families
i. Family nights
ii. Greet/welcome parents whenever possible
d. After School to Day School
i. Utilize email and websites
ii. Attend staff meetings
e. After School to Community
i. Service Learning Projects
ii. “Discover Cornell” field trips
iii. Care Center Connection
Goals
- To promote academic success in our schools
- To expand educational, recreational, cultural, and support services for lifelong learning.
- To provide quality supervised extended learning opportunities.
- To develop partnerships with families, schools, and our communities.
Location
Our main office and operations are located within the Cornell Elementary School Building
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Cornell Elementary
111 South 4th Street E1 Entrance South 5th St. Cornell, WI 54732 |
Mailing Address: Cornell After School Program PO Box 517 (111 South 4th Street) Cornell, WI 54732 |
