In addition, two middle schools provide after school care funded by the 21st Century Grant and After School Safe Neighborhoods Program. Two other middle schools have after school care funded by a Critical Needs Grant. A fleet of buses transports students who request service. Buses are also made available for school field trips and activities. Provides annual support to schools.
Programs focus on reinforcing the basic skills and providing enrichment activities.
State preschool classes are provided to preschoolers, ages 3 and 4, whose families meet income eligibility guidelines. The three-hour instructional day focuses on preacademics, motor skills, and social development. Parent participation is an important component of this program. Offered at most of the elementary and all middle schools, the GATE program provides identified students in grades 3-8 with challenging curriculum focused on higher order thinking skills, problem solving, and creative thinking. Primary language instruction support is provided for core curriculum in the major languages.