Points of Pride

Neithercut Elementary

Wildcat Club

Neithercut Elementary has an after school, teacher lead enrichment club. The “Wildcat Club” has academically based classes to extend the learning of the regular school day.

Classes included:Think Through MathScience LabGarden ClubRaz Kids

Low student performance in math, science and reading

Neithercut Elementary is designated as a Priority School because students are performing below grade level in math, science and reading.

The Wild Cat Club was designed to provide extended learning opportunities for students outside the regular school day in these areas.

The Wild Cat Club classes were courses taught by certified teachers which ran in tandem with the Youth Quest after school programs.

Highlighting the Gardening Club

Tending Garden

Learn about plants: different types of plants and soil, plant needs

Every moment outside was a “teachable” moment

Students and staff enjoyed so much that Garden Club continued two weeks beyond the other programs

Taking care of your community

Evidence of effectiveness Increased enrollment and regular

attendance Extended program time Beautiful garden Student Garden Journals

challenges

Funds were limited to provide needed supplies

Time for planning and preparation

External partners Relied on parent volunteers The teacher’s husband

volunteered Meijer provided a small garden

grant District provided extended

learning funds

Looking forward The Neithercut Wildcat Club would

like to expand to include enrichment throughout the entire school year