More students stayed. As the program grew stronger, enrollment went up. Maintenance LA's BEST is a successful program connecting the school day with the after-school program, the community, and families. Communication between the regular school staff and the after-school staff is strong. Classroom teachers notice more completed homework, improved literacy, and better grades and test scores.
Parents are more engaged with the school and know more about what students are doing and studying.
Goals for the next year include recruiting more students, establishing more community partnerships, and implementing a program for students to learn musical instruments.