ACES
Program
In
early 2007, CUSD was awarded funding to operate after school programs at 7 of
our elementary schools. The
district applied for funding for all elementary and intermediate sites; however
grants were awarded to schools within the state based on the enrollment of
students receiving free and reduced meals.
The funding for this program comes from a state voter approved initiative
Prop 49 intended to provide students in grades k through 6 with literacy,
academic enrichment and safe constructive opportunities from the time they are
released from school until 6 pm.
Clovis,
Fancher Creek, Miramonte,
Nelson, Tarpey, Temperance Kutner and Weldon Elementary Schools began
operating their ACES programs in February of 2007.
21st
Century Programs
In
June of 2008, CUSD was awarded funding to operate after school programs at 3
additional sites. Two are
elementary and 1 is an Intermediate school. This funding comes from the Federal
Government and offers the same opportunities for students
The
program is administered in Clovis Unified by the Child Development
Department. Each school site
operates independently with Principals and staff determining their “target
population” or the group that they feel would most benefit from the
program.
Participation in the program is on a scholarship basis and is
limited. It is considered to be a
privilege and attendance is mandatory.
In its first few months of operation the programs are receiving very
positives comments from students, parents and teachers. Students are able to complete
homework. 
They
are also able to experience lessons in such things as karate, art, dance,
percussion,
and computers. They
enjoy field trips and demonstrations.
For
further information about ACES in Clovis Unified contact the Child Development
office:
Jackie
Burgan, Program Director, 327-9172 jackieburgan@cusd.com
Jennifer
Mau, Teacher on Special Assignment, jennifermau@cusd.com
For
information or concerns about the ACES program at your elementary site click on
the site contacts listing on the left of this page.
For
more information on Prop 49 and the After School Education and Safety Program
and 21st Century programs contact the California Department of
Education www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ba/as/pgmdescription.asp
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