21st Century Community Learning Centers

24-25 Cherokee County Schools 21^st Century Community Learning Center Programs (CCS 21^st CCLC) Cohort 17,

Programs sites: AES, AMS, HDMS, MCES, MES, MMS, PES, RES

About the Program- Purpose- The Cherokee County Schools 21^st Century Community Learning Center Afterschool Program (CCS 21^st CCLC) is a federally funded grant initiative to provide academic enrichment for students that attend a Title 1 school through academic supplementary support activities during non-school hours. The program is designed to help students meet state and local standards in core academic subjects, such as reading, math and science through evidenced -based interventions and activities aligned to NC Curriculum Standards. The CCS 21^st CCLC Programs are a STEAM centered initiative that focus on supplementary and enrichment activities in ELA, Math, and Science. Additional activities may include youth development, community service projects, character education, art, healthy living, and physical fitness. This program is free to eligible students in grades K-8^th and provides a safe learning environment, free snack, and grade appropriate educational activities to support students’ academic success. The focus of the program is to incorporate activities and projects that reinforce and enhance a student's learning experience beyond the regular school day.

Locations / 21^st CCLC Sites

 Andrews Elementary School (AES), Andrews Middle School (AMS), Hiwassee Dam Middle School (HDMS), Martins Creek Elementary School (MCES), Murphy Elementary School (MES), Murphy Middle School (MMS), Peachtree Elementary School (PES), and Ranger Elementary School (REMS).

Program Hours

The Cherokee County Schools' 21st CCLC Programs will follow the CCS school year calendar. The CCS 21^st CCLC Programs will operate on regular school days, Monday through Friday, from 3:00- 5:30 pm.  

Cost

Free, no cost to parents or students that are eligible to participate in the program pending available space per site.

Enrollment and Registration

The number of slots per site is limited. Students with the greatest need for out-of-school time intervention will be recommended for the program. School administration, site director, and school staff will use a variety of standards to identify and recommend students to receive an invitation to attend the CCS 21^st CCLC Program. EOG assessment data, iReady Data, students that have attended 21^st CCLC programs with consistent/ regular attendance, students living in single parent/ kinship households, latch key students, and principal referrals are some of the standards that may be used to identify students that will receive a registration form. Registration is ongoing and eligible students are provided a registration form or added to a waiting list if space is limited at a specific site. Registration forms must be completed and returned before a student may attend the CCS 21^st CCLC program.

Student Participation and Expectations-Attendance goals: Participation in CCS 21^st CCLC is a privilege and is on a voluntary basis. Funding for the 21^st CCLC Program is tied directly to the number of students THAT DEMONSTRATE consistent and continuous student participation. Attendance goals are designed to promote students’ academic progress and to ensure the CCS 21^st CCLC Program’s maintain eligibility for continued funding throughout the 2024-2027 grant cycle. The CCS 21^st CCLC Attendance Goals include the following guidelines: Students must attend 3 to 5 days per week for a minimum of 7.5 hours per week to maintain their slot in the program. Student’s that do not meet the attendance goals will not count as a regular 21^st CCLC attendee and may lose their slot in the program.

For additional information about the 21st CCLC program contact DavAnn Hubbard, CCS 21^st CCLC Program Director, at 828-837-2722 or contact the 21st CCLC Site Director at participating schools.