Expanded Learning Opportunities Program

Expanded Learning Opportunity Program: Antioch Charter Academy

The Mission and Vision of the Extended Learning Opportunity Programs are to support the work of the Antioch Charter Academy in reaching its Vision, Mission and Graduate Goals and Outcomes. ACA’s three core philosophies will be utilized throughout the ELOP: Montessori, Brain-Compatible Learning, and Positive Discipline by Jane Nelsen.

A component of ACA’s mission is to “nurture and support a partnership of students, teachers, families and the community”, our Priorities for the Extended Learning Opportunity are: safety, physical movement, social skills, nutrition, academic growth, play, attention development, art and sensory integration. In order to nurture the relationship, we feel we need to consider both the ‘Support and Flexibility for ACA families’ and the ‘Commitment and Responsibilities from Families for the School Staff.’

ACA staff created an Expanded Learning Opportunity Program Plan which covers all of ACA’s expanded learning opportunities (CCC, CREW, and STEAM summer camp). We are excited to offer this program free of charge for the first trimester! There is priority on enrollment which goes to students who participate in the Free/Reduced Lunch program, English language learners, and foster youth.

Categories in the plan include: Safe and Supportive Environment, Active and Engaged Learning, Skill Building, Youth Voice and Leadership, Healthy Choices and Behaviors, Diversity, Access, and Equity, Quality Staff, Clear Vision, Mission and Purpose, and more.

The above is general information for the first page.

Cougar Cub Club

Cougar Cub Club (CCC) is designed to meet the needs of working families with (TK/K-3) school age children enrolled at the Antioch Charter Academy.

Children currently attending ACA who are enrolled in the TK/K-3 program will be eligible to participate in CCC with priority going to students who participate in the Free/Reduced Lunch program, are English language learners, or who are foster youth.
The maximum enrollment number is 24.

Breakfast, lunch, snacks and supper will be offered as part of the Universal Meals Program. Participants must sign up for breakfast, lunch and supper through the Universal Meal Form in order to receive meals.
There will be no after school programs on minimum days and all students will need to be picked up by 12:00 pm on minimum days.

Sample Cougar Cub Club Schedule: (TK only attend)

7:45-8:05: Check in: Breakfast

8:05-8:15: Rec/Play

8:15-9:15: Reading Time/Language Games

9:15-9:30: SMILE (physical activity)

9:30-10:15: Math Games

10:15-10:30: Snack

10:30-11:00: Rec/Outdoor Activity

11:00-11:15: Calming activity before going to classroom

Sample Cougar Cub Club Schedule: (TK/K only- attend until 2 pm on Wednesday, 1st-3rd grade attend 2:00 pm-5:00 pm)

12pm-1:15: Play and lunch (TK/K only)

1:15-2:00: Reading/Math Games/Activities (TK/K only)

2:00-2:15: Supervised Play/ Bathroom break, Snack and 1st-3rd grade arrival (Wednesday only)

2:15-3:00: Science/Nutrition Activity

3:00-3:30: Supervised Play/ Bathroom break, Snack and 1st-3rd grade arrival (M, T, Th, F)

3:30-4:00: Academic Activity

4:00-4:30: Physical Activity

4:30-4:45: Supper/Clean Up / Story time/

4:45-5:00: Pick up (before 5 pm)

For more detailed and calendar items. Email ACAOffice@antiochcharteracademy.org.

Cougar CREW

Cougar Crew After-School Program (CREW) is designed to meet the needs of working families with (4th-8th grade) school age children enrolled at the Antioch Charter Academy.

Children currently attending ACA who are enrolled in the 4th-8th program will be eligible to participate in CREW with priority going to students who participate in the Free/Reduced Lunch program, are English language learners, or who are foster youth. The maximum enrollment number is 24.
Breakfast, lunch, snacks and supper will be offered as part of the Universal Meals Program. Participants must sign up for breakfast, lunch and supper through the Universal Meal Form in order to receive meals.
The program will run Monday through Friday 7:30 am-4:45 pm (pick up before 5 pm) during the school calendar year with the exception of minimum days. There will be no after school programs on minimum days and all students will need to be picked up by 12:00 pm on minimum days.
Students will be confirmed for a trimester at a time. There are three trimesters in the school year. August -November, November-March, March-June
Students with confirmed enrollment status can attend for the CONFIRMED trimester, when needed and can leave when needed, but will need to indicate attendance on the survey. All students must be picked up by 5:00 pm.

Participants must be picked up by 4:45 pm and before 5:00 pm. Participants picked up after 5 pm will incur a $15 charge per 15 minutes late, thereafter. Participants who have 3 or more days of late charges or who do not pay late charges will be exited from the CREW program.

Sample CREW After-School Program Schedule: (4th-8th graders attend 2:00 to 5:00 Wednesday and 3:00 to 5:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays)

2:00-2:15 (Wednesday Only): Supervised Play/ Bathroom break/ Snack

2:15-3:00 (Wednesday Only): Academic Activity (goal setting and homework help)

3:00-3:20: Supervised Play/ Bathroom break/ Snack

3:20-4:30: Academic Activity (goal setting, homework help, math tutoring, STEAM activities, etc.)

4:30-4:45: Supper/ Clean Up/ Physical activity

4:45-5:00: Pick up (before 5 pm)

For more detailed and calendar items. Email ACAOffice@antiochcharteracademy.org.

STEAM Camp

STEAM Camp is designed to support the social and emotional wellness of currently enrolled Antioch Charter Academy students, while getting students excited to learn.

Children currently attending ACA who are enrolled in the K-8th program will be eligible to participate in Camp with priority going to students who participate in the Free/Reduced Lunch program, are English language learners, or who are foster youth.
The maximum enrollment number is 48.
Participants must sign-up for the week(s)–at least two weeks in advance.
Participants do not need to come every day, but must indicate which days they will attend/miss during sign up.
Breakfast, lunch, and supper will be offered as part of the Universal Meals Program. Participants must sign up for breakfast, lunch and supper by emailing the office.
The program will run Monday through Friday 8:00 am-12:00 pm for the main session and 12:00-4:00pm for more additional programming.

ACA has limited resources (staff time, money, etc.) available and we must use them effectively. In order for ACA to have a successful STEAM Camp, certain familial expectations must be met.

The program must have a minimum number of participants. This minimum is 12.
Participants must indicate interest in enrollment (select days and times) in advance through filling out the STEAM Camp Interest Form. Once ACA staff confirms enrollment into the Camp, Parents/Guardians must sign a STEAM camp Parent Agreement Form.
All emergency contact information must be kept up-to-date, including any known medical conditions. All TK/K expectations regarding bathroom independence, extra clothing, etc. need to be met.
Participants must be picked up on time. Participants picked up after these set times will incur a $15 charge per 15 minutes late, thereafter. Participants who have 3 or more days of late charges or who do not pay late charges will be exited from the Camp program.