AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS

2014-2015

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

An ACS Athens Initiative 129 Aghias Paraskevis Street & Kazantzaki, Halandri, 15234, Athens GREECE

T: +30 210 6393200 F: +30 210 6390051 www.acs.gr iic@acs.gr

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ACS ATHENS: AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The After School Learning Enhancement Program (LEP) is a program that extends learning beyond the school day and provides a supportive environment for our students at ACS Athens. The program is designed to help students develop a strong sense of their own learning processes and to provide them with a strong academic, social and emotional foundation for their schoolwork. All of the programs described in this guide have been designed to improve and maximize each student’s learning potential. Instructors, who have the knowledge and expertise to enhance and support learning, lead all of the sessions. Students will learn to apply basic skills and learning strategies to their work in their academic classes, so that they may be successful. In order to best meet the needs of individual students, LEP afterschool classes have been designed with sensitivity to grade levels, age groups and diversity issues. After School classes target discrete student needs and give emphasis to specific learning outcomes in mathematics, reading and writing and completion of homework. What really makes the difference is the way in which these classes are delivered. To enhance what we have identified as key elements of high performance, LEP after school classes utilize curricula and teaching methods that make learning fun and exciting. Each After School class is staffed with qualified personnel, maintaining a ratio of one adult for every 2-3 students. The reading and math support classes will run with a ratio of one teacher for every 2 students. Admission to the AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS is limited to students who have been directed or recommended as follows:

1. A condition of admission to ACS Athens 2. At the directive of the Principal 3. At the directive of the Child Study Team (CST) 4. At parental request after CST review

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ACS ATHENS: AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM 2014-2015

Elementary School Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 16:00- 17:30

Homework

Support

Homework

Support

Homework

Support

Homework

Support

*

Math Support

Math Support

Reading & Writing Support

Study/ Organization

Skills (ES)

* Homework Support will be available on Friday, if interest is shown by at least 3 students.

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Elementary School ACS Athens Homework Study Program

A program designed for students in all grade levels

The After-School Homework Study Program is designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and understanding of core concepts through enriching learning opportunities that complement the school day. The goal is to link the after-school program with students’ learning experiences in the classroom in order to improve their academic achievement. Students will benefit in measurable ways from the additional support they will receive from this program. Last year’s staff; along with other highly skilled and qualified instructors, will supervise the program. They will have use of the library, online resources and interactive boards. Emphasis will be given to reinforcing skills such as good study habit development, organizational techniques, skills and strategies for managing and completing homework assignments, test taking strategies, and time management strategies for planning ahead. This will result in students’ returning home with all, or most, of their homework completed, leaving them time for leisure activities and family pursuits. This after-school homework study program is open to all Elementary students. Sessions for Elementary School students will run daily from 16:00 - 17:30. Elementary School students must be picked up by their parents/guardians at 17:30 from the front steps of the Elementary School Building. Program cost per semester: Elementary School: 2 ninety-minute sessions per week - 800 euro 4 ninety-minute sessions per week - 1,200 euro The program’s Instructors will:

• Provide homework support. • Teach strategies and skills. • Ensure that the academically linked activities are engaging. • Give students the opportunity to gain the confidence they need to become successful

and independent learners. • Work with students in small groups of 2-3 students.

Location: Elementary School Building: 2nd floor

SESSION SCHEDULES Elementary School

First Semester dates: Daily from 16:00 - 17:30 October: 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 27, 29, 30 November: 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25 December: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18 January: 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22

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Activity Name / Title Age Group: Elementary School READING / WRITING SUPPORT PROGRAM Day(s): Fridays Time: 16:00-17:30 Location: Elementary School Building Description The After School Reading/ Writing Support Program is designed to assist students that are struggling with the English language, at the reading, writing and oral level, in order to obtain the necessary skills to be successful in the Language Arts discipline. The focus of the program at all school levels is to provide phonemic awareness through the use of visual, auditory and kinesthetic means and to expose the students to meaningful literature of various cultures and genres. The program also includes a grammar component which will address correct sentence structure and organization in writing. Our goal is for our students to develop a love for reading and writing by providing a strong foundation in the English language. Instructor: Cleopatra (Cleo) Karnakis, cleopatrakarnakis@gmail.com

Cleo Karnakis holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the American College of Greece (Deree College) and a Master’s degree in Special Education from Lesley University Boston, Massachusetts. She is also trained in Person–Centered Counseling (post graduate diploma in counseling from University of Strathclyde –ICPS). In the past she has worked as an Optimal Match teacher at ACS Athens contributing to Middle School and Academy students’ enhanced learning. Moreover, Ms. Karnakis has offered counseling services at the Day Care Center (Delfinakia) and worked voluntarily at different institutions. Furthermore, for a number of years she was a course instructor at Athens College as part of its educational program for adults.

Ms. Karnakis has joined the After School Program of the Institute of Innovation and Creativity at ACS Athens since January 2014, where she has fervently provided students with support in completing their homework and achieving their academic goals. Ms. Karnakis has extensive experience in the field as she has been working privately as a Special Educator for more than twenty years, aiding children and adolescents who face diverse difficulties at school by creating individual educational plans. She also works privately as a counselor and, additionally, she organizes and participates in seminars and lectures. Ms. Karnakis also dedicates time to facilitating parent groups in association with different municipalities in the Attiki District (P.Phychiko, Ag.Paraskevi, Glyka Nera). Moreover, since 2007, she is a lecturer at the undergraduate and graduate program οf the Psychological Department of Central Lancashire University (in association with the I.C.P.S. institute). Her research interests are directed toward the development of self-esteem. Additionally, she is studying the effectiveness of the therapeutic relationship and how it facilitates the learning process of students with LD, since it focuses on the emotional aspects and often their lack of motivation. In her free time she enjoys writing children stories. Schedule (October 2014– January 2015) October: 10, 17, 24, 31 November: 7, 14, 21 December: 5, 12, 19 January: 9, 16, 23 Program Cost per Semester: €450 Minimum Number of Students Required: 2 *The first meeting of students and instructor will take place in the Elementary School Library.

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Activity Name / Title Age Group: Grades 1-2 Grades 3-5

MATH SUPPORT PROGRAM Day(s): Mondays & Thursdays Time: 16:00-17:30 Location: Elementary School Building * Description The After-School Math remedial class will support students who face difficulties in mathematics. This class will support the students’ individual needs through revision and innovative, hands-on, instruction. Manipulatives and the TouchMath program will also be used in order to support and build on numerical concepts that have been covered in class during the school day. Instructor: ES STAFF Schedule (October 2014– January 2015) Option 1: Monday October: 6, 13, 20, 27 November: 3, 10, 17, 24 December: 1, 8, 15 January: 12, 19

Option 2: Thursday October: 9, 16, 30 November: 6, 13, 20 December: 4, 11, 18 January: 8, 15, 22

Program Cost per Semester: €450 per day option Minimum Number of Students Required: 2 *The first meeting of students and instructor will take place in the Elementary School Library.

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Activity Name / Title Age Group: Elementary School Grades 3-5 STUDY/ORGANIZATION SKILLS Day(s): Fridays Time: 16:00-17:30 Location: Elementary School Building Description The Study Skills / Organization Program aims to provide students with the ability to manage their time and workload effectively and efficiently. In this program, interesting and creative activities are employed so that students will learn several time-management, organizational and study methods. Students will have the opportunity to discover which skills and tricks suit their individual needs and will be shown how to apply them successfully. Furthermore, they will obtain knowledge on various strategies, which will enhance their performance and make studying easier and therefore more pleasant. As a result, students are expected to attain the skills necessary to feel confident with studying in order to transform their most dreaded activity into a manageable task! Instructor: Stavroula Vasiliadi, stavroulavasiliadis@gmail.com Stavroula Vasiliadi earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Athens. Her Master’s degree in Psychology of Education was achieved from the Institute of Education, University of London. She acquired her Qualified Teacher Status in Primary Education with specialization in Special Education, Cognition and Learning from Brunel University. Ms. Vasiliadi is a certified licensed teacher in England. She has worked in several public and private schools in England and Greece. Ms. Vasiliadi is excited to work at ACS Athens, a truly international environment in her home country. Schedule (October 2014– January 2015) October: 10, 17, 24, 31 November: 7, 14, 21 December: 5, 12, 19 January: 9, 16, 23 Program Cost per Semester: €450 Minimum Number of Students Required: 3 *The first meeting of students and instructor will take place in the Elementary School Library.

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ACS Athens: After School Learning Enhancement Program

Elementary School

Registration Information

*** Elementary School students must be picked up by their parents/guardians at 17:30 from the front steps of the Elementary School

Building. ***

Programs

Days and Time # of Sessions

Semester 1

Cost per Semester

Homework Study Program

2 sessions / week 16:00-17:30

24 € 800

Homework Study Program

4 sessions / week 16:00-17:30

48 € 1,200

Reading & Writing Support

Fridays 16:00-17:30

13 € 450

Math Support Program (Option 1)

Mondays 16:00-17:30

13 € 450

Math Support Program (Option 2)

Thursdays 16:00-17:30

13 € 450

Study Skills/ Organization

Fridays 16:00-17:30

13 € 450

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REGISTRATION FORM

Please fill out the information below for the activity(ies) of your choice in order to reserve a space for your child in any of these. Payment must be made to the Cashier’s office, to the Institute of Innovation: Learning Enhancement Programs Account, no later than Friday, October 3, 2014. Please submit the bottom of this form to the Cashier’s office when making your payment. (If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Marietta Garbis at 210-6393200 ext. 302). If enrollment in an activity does not reach the minimum number of participants required for the class to run, the class will be cancelled, you will be notified and your tuition will be returned. Student’s Name: ___________________________Grade Level: ______ Parents’ / Guardians’ Names: __________________________________ Parents’ Email Address: ______________________________________ Phone #/s: Home: _______________ Cell Phone:___________________ Classes 1. __________________________ Tuition __________________ 2. __________________________ Tuition __________________ 3. __________________________ Tuition __________________ Amount Enclosed: ______________ € Thank You!

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