Learning Beyond the Bell 2010-2011

Learning Beyond the Bell 2010-2011

Lewisville ES

What is LBB?

Learning Beyond the Bell is a free after-school program in 5 high needs schools within LISD

*1 hr. of Academics ELAR, Math, and Science

* 30 minutes of Homework assistance

*1 hr. of Enrichment Karate, Scouts, Rockets, etc

Mission:To offer a free, safe, enriching and supervised environment for Lewisville ISD students in grades 3-5, in which students develop academic competency and confidence, higher-level thinking skills and problem-solving, creativity, individual growth through hands-on experiences, peer interaction and positive adult relationships.

Purpose: To provide after-school learning opportunities beyond the regular school day. The program focuses on helping children in high-need schools succeed academically through the use of scientifically-based extended learning time. LBB is a powerful program that enhances and complements the regular school day, rather than duplicating or imitating classroom instruction.

LBB FactsFree to StudentsStudents begin September 27, 2010LBB runs from 2:50pm-5:20pm Monday-Thursdays only; no FridaysWe enroll 60 students who meet criteria. 20 students per grade level (grades 3-5 only)10 boys; 10 girls per grade level

Schedule2:50-3:50pm Snack & Academic Set (ELAR/Math/Science)

3:50-4:20pm Homework

4:20-5:20pm Enrichment Set

5:20pm - Dismissal (Parent Pick-up and Bus loading)

Academic Set

Kids College, Literature Pockets, CenterStage, pre-existing lessons, teacher suggestions, Fast Math, and much more.

Enrichment Set

Gardening, culinary experience, karate, Scouts, art/crafts, Archery, Geocaching, Lego Robotics/KNEX, rockets, Flat Stanley, Destination Imagination, origami, journalism, jewelry making, field trips, and much more!!

Student QualifiersBi-LingualELLAt-risk for failureFailed a grade levelLow self esteemDeteriorated family structureLives in povertyLow test scores (55%-75%) LBB does not attempt to recruit students who are:Highly successful in academicsPerform extremely low academically (below 55%)Require special accommodations (transportation)Repeated behavioral problemsExited from LBB in the past yearLow attendance

What we need from teachersA list of 30 boys and 30 girls per grade level (so we have extra to choose from) who you want us to recruit to order of importance. We need the list by Sept. 7th at 9am. Site Coordinators will then distribute enrollment packets to your studentsCollect student applications and return to site coordinators

What we offer teachersFewer students to tutorSpreadsheets of student progress on Kids College (and their user code and password)Progress on CenterStage w/ journal entriesIncreased student success in the classroom

Keys pointsIf a student goes to a teacher tutoring session after school versus coming to our LBB academic session, we must have them back to us by 3:50pm. LBB students may be in UIL, Choir, and tutoring, but will not be able to participate in other school clubs. Academics will be in the beginning of the program this year. We will not be using campus staff. LBB staff includes UNT interns with content majors who are pursuing education minors.

Questions?