Project Kids Connect

Project Kids Connect is a district-run after school program offered at Adams, College Park, Killybrooke, Pomona, Rea, Victoria, Whittier, and Wilson for free with program attendance requirements. This program runs five days a week from dismissal to 6 pm when school is in session. Students must be registered and accepted into the program. Acceptance into the program is based on need and availability. Program requirements include mandatory after school attendance when students are in school during the day. Students may be picked up during one of two dismissal windows without penalty. Student in the program that have multiple absences or are picked up consistently outside the dismissal windows are subject to program termination. 

Program Information

1. Academic Support: Project Kids Connect plays an important role in supporting academic achievement. Every day the staff designates time and optimal space for students to complete homework assigned by classroom teachers. The staff actively assist students in developing organizational, time-management, and study skills that help students complete their homework and encourage their overall academic success. Additionally, PKC staff engage with the daytime teachers to learn strategies that reinforce concepts taught during the school day. 

2. Enrichment:  Students will have opportunities to participate in educational experiences that are challenging and enriching, and extend their academic abilities in the arts, dance, music, science, drama, and sports by partnering with outside community enrichment agencies, as well as community-based organization, such as the YMCA and Boys and Girls Club.

3. Snack: At no cost to program participants, the district’s Nutrition Services Department will provide a healthful snack to all students. To establish healthful nutrition and reinforce healthful choices, the composition of these snacks meets the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch guidelines for nutrition and portions.

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