WHAT ARE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS?

"Today millions of children return to an empty home after school. When the bell rings, the anxiety for parents often just begins. In response to this pressing concern, many communities have created after school programs to keep children and youth out of trouble and engageed in activities that help them learn".
(Safe and Smart Schools:US Department of Education)

After School Programs strive to enrich and serve communities. The first priority of After School Programs are to keep kids safe and out of trouble. The majority of juvenile crime occurs during after school hours. Research has shown that After School Programs decrease the number of juvenile crime incidents in the community. After School Programs accomplish this by keeping kids active and engaged in academics, in athletics, and in the community.

PEAK PROGRAM GOALS

TO PROVIDE A SAFE, POSITIVE, ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS SKILL DEVELOPMENT, DECREASES ADOLESCENT PROBLEM BEHAVIORS, INCREASES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND COMMITMENT TO SCHOOL.

PEAK PROGRAM OUTCOMES

50% of the students participating in the program will show an increase in skills taught within each (PALS) unit.

Students who attend the program will show a 20% increased GPA over the course of the year.

Discipline referrals for students who attend the program will decrease by 10%

School attendance records for students who attend the program will show a 10% decrease in days absent.

*Data reflects information generated from students who attend the program at least 40% of each quarter.

PEAK PROGRAM SPONSORS

(CKCTC) Claysburg-Kimmel Communities That Care, (PCCD)Pennsylvania Commission On Crime and Delinquency, AmeriCorps, Claysburg-Kimmel School District, Greenfield Township, Bedford Ford Lincoln-Mercury, Inc., Bedford Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, JEEP, Hoss's Fresh Express, Wal-Mart, Claysburg Pizza
And other community businesses, individuals, and organizations.

If You Would Like To Make Any Contributions Or A Monetary Donation To The P.E.A.K After-School Program Contact CKCTC Board President, Dr. Mona Eckley< (814) 239-5141 Ext. 1119

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