BELL

At BELL, learning doesn´t stop when school is over for the day. The BELL After School Program is a supplemental educational program designed to boost children´s academic and social achievements in a safe and supportive environment. In each of the last five years, every child entering BELL After School at the failing level advanced to a higher performance category. Last year, more than 80% achieved "proficient" or "advanced" levels in core skills.

BELL After School meets on weekdays for 2.5 hours per day at school-based sites. In the program, scholars receive a nutritious snack before certified teachers and highly trained university students deliver one hour of literacy tutoring to scholars in small groups. BELL staff use a skills-based, multi-cultural curriculum to help scholars learn core reading and writing skills. Following literacy is forty minutes of homework help, with an emphasis on math. Scholar-choice enrichment completes the day, and includes activities such as art, drama, dance and physical education. Special activities such as guest speakers and cultural presentations contribute to scholars´ healthy social development.

Typical Day in the BELL After School Program *

Daily Schedule		Description

3:00 - 3:30	Snack and Community Time	Community Time provides scholars the opportunity to develop positive, supportive peer relationships through group activities.

3:30 - 4:30	Literacy Activities	Literacy tutoring uses a skills-based curricula and a leveled readers' library of more than 100 multicultural children's books. Literacy activities also include journal writing, independent reading, and guided reading.

4:30 - 5:10	Homework and Math	Math tutoring uses a skills-based curriculum and a variety of manipulatives to develop an understanding of basic math concepts and skills. BELL also provides individualized help with school-assigned homework.

5:10 - 5:30	Enrichment Activities	Scholars end the day engaged in educational games and team building activities.

5:30	Session ends	Session ends and parents pick up children.

Fridays	Mentor Fridays	Special activities, including cultural, athletic or performing arts activities, art workshops, community service projects, and field trips.

*Schedule varies by location