Partners After School @ Southern Middle

Southern Middle School

Serves 6th—8th Grades

Monday—Friday; 3:15 pm.  until 6:00 pm.

Coordinated by: Sam Moon

Phone: (301) 334-7730

 Typical Schedule:

Below is a typical schedule:

3:15-3:30 pm: Snack and socialization

3:30-4:45 pm: Tutoring / homework assistance and  academic enrichment with a focus on Math and Reading

4:45-6:00 pm: Cultural enrichment and recreational activities (parent/child activities as scheduled)

Program Goals:

Increase academic achievement

Increase high school completion

Prevent alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) use

Increase parent involvement

Improve youth development and 

Support working parents by providing a safe, supervised environment for children

Why should my child participate?

THE ACTIVITIES!

· Homework help / tutoring

· Field trips

· LifeSkills^(R) Training Curriculum

· Sports

· Socialization

· Family dinners

· Campfire cooking

· Crafts

· Literacy activities

· Visits to the libraries

· Community service

· Jump smart

· Character education

· Gardening

· Nutrition education

· Movies

· Snow tubing

· Robotics

· Chess

· Parties

· Recreation

· Fishing

· And so much more...

  What are other parents saying?

· In School Year 2008-2009, 97% (144/166) of parents surveyed were satisfied or very satisfied with the services they received in Partners After School.

· “The combination of learning and playing kept the kids wanting to come back.”

· “[After School] helps with homework, teaching responsibility, teaching respect for other children as well as teachers / helpers.”

· “I know that my child is kept active and safe until I can get home from work.  I also like that his homework is completed and I only have to check it.”

· “I like how it builds self-confidence and helps children with homework.”

 Garrett County Partners After School is made possible through collaboration by:

· Garrett County Partnership for Children and Families, Inc. / Local Management Board

· Garrett County Board of Commissioners

· Governor’s Office For Children

· Garrett County Board of Education

· Garrett County Community Action  Committee

· Garrett County Health Department

· University of Maryland Extension (Garrett County Office)

· Ruth Enlow Library System