21st Century Community Learning Center After School Program for 2007-08 begins on September 18, 2007
The 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) After-School Program provides students in grades 6-8 a safe and nurturing environment beyond the regular school day.  Held at Knox Junior High School and free of charge, children participate in a variety of activities that enhance academic, social and emotional development. Get a Registration Packet here, or by calling 762-5891 or 332-8367. Completed registration forms should be returned to the main office of your child's school.
 

Grades 6-8 Invited to Experience Ballet
Students who are currently enrolled in the 21st Century After School Program at Knox Junior High, as well as students who are entering grades 6, 7 and 8 in the Greater Johnstown School District for the 2007-08 school year, are invited on a summer field trip to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center to see the world famous New York City Ballet. The trip is absolutely free and is scheduled for Thursday, July 12, 2007. The ballet program will include the following: Circus Polka, Raymanda Variations, The Four Tempermanents and Premier. For a permission slip and more information, click here.

Important Message Brought To District Students Enrolled In 21st Century Program
Rick Stoddard was recently the keynote speaker at Knox Junior High School for the students enrolled in the 21st Century Community Learning Center after school programs at Knox Junior High School and Gloversville Middle School. At age 46, Rick's wife, Marie, died from lung cancer from cigarette smoking. Rick has shared his emotionally-charged story on television and radio public service announcements. “I guess I never thought of 23 as middle aged,” Stoddard said. Rick's mission is to reach as many youths and adults across America as possible and teach them about the dangers of tobacco use. Rick and Marie's story has reached over 900 schools and 650,000 students.

21st CCLC Provides Gr 6-8 Students with Academic Enrichment, New Experiences, and Life Skills
The Greater Johnstown School District has been awarded a grant to operate the federally funded "21st Century Community Learning Center After-School Program" at Knox Junior High School. The program began on Sept 21, 2005 and is again operating in the 2006-07 school year.  The program is open to Gr 6-8 students in the district, free of charge.

What are the program hours and how will my child get there if they're in sixth grade?
The after-school program will operate Monday through Friday, in conjunction with the school calendar. The program begins upon dismissal from school and ends at 5:15 p.m. each day. For the 2006-07 school year, sixth-grade students will be bused to Knox Junior High School, where they will meet with the rest of the program in the school cafeteria. Students at Glebe Street Elementary School will be escorted over to Knox by a staff member. For the 2006-07 school year, children enrolled in this program will be transported home by bus, or they may be picked up by a parent, guardian or another designated person.

What can the 21st Century Community Learning Center After-School Program do for my child?
This after school program provides a safe and nurturing environment beyond the regular school day where children can participate in various activities that enhance academic, social and emotional growth and development. While the operation has specific goals, primarily serving students ages 11-15 who require an academic boost, the programs are open to all students based on priorities, needs and accommodations.

Some of the daily activities include:

• Homework help

• Academic enrichment

• Individual tutoring

• Counseling

• Nutritious snack

• Social activities

• Games

• Recreational activities

• Arts

• Field trips for reinforcement and cultural activities

• Periodic family nights

The program will expose students to a variety of other areas that may include but are not limited to the following:

• skill development in computer and multi-media technology

• appreciation and respect for differences in culture, race and gender

• personal and civic responsibility

• drug and violence prevention

• time-management and study skills

• counseling and character development

What will students do once they arrive?
Upon arrival, students will be responsible for signing themselves in. After signing in, all children will be provided with a nutritious snack. After a snack, students will follow a schedule of events for that particular day. Each day is a different experience for the children. For example, in December some students may be outside snowshoeing while others are inside participating in one of the many clubs that students will help organize and create.

Who runs the after-school program?
The program is staffed with a variety of educational professionals from the Greater Johnstown School District, as well as other qualified professionals. The Site Coordinator and Lead Teacher for this program is Miss Allyson Warren. She will be on-site at Knox Junior High School from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Community Coordinator for this program is Mr. Dave Sammons. Mr. Sammons will coordinate activities within the community.

How do I sign my child up?
Registration packets will be sent home. Or, to simply download a registration form, please click here. Please return the registration packet as soon as possible to the main office at your child's school.

If you have any questions, please contact the 21st Century Community Learning Center main office at (518) 762-5891, or call the center's cell phone number at (518) 332-8367.

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers has a partnership with Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES, Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Council of Hamilton, Fulton & Montgomery Counties and Catholic Charities of Montgomery County.

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