What is ASAP?
The West St. Francois County Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (21st CCLC) or After School Academic Achievement Program (ASAP), provides academic enrichment with emphasis in STEM (science, technology, engineering math), tutoring, physical fitness, character education, art, music, recreation, technology, homework assistance, mentoring and community learning service opportunities during non-school hours for all students at four locations. We serve students and the Elementary, Middle School, High School and Rocky Creek Youth Ranch.
The program helps students meet state standards in reading, math, science and social studies. It offers a broad array of activities that complement regular school day curriculum. An 18 day summer program is also provided. Programs also help working parents by providing a safe learning environment for their children.
CPR/AED certification and workshops, for the parents of program attendees, are offered at each site throughout the year. The elementary offers monthly Family Fun Nights.
The program helps students meet state standards in reading, math, science and social studies. It offers a broad array of activities that complement regular school day curriculum. An 18 day summer program is also provided. Programs also help working parents by providing a safe learning environment for their children.
CPR/AED certification and workshops, for the parents of program attendees, are offered at each site throughout the year. The elementary offers monthly Family Fun Nights.
How is the Program Funded?
According to The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Extended Learning website, since 2003, Missouri has received more than $140 million in federal funding to create 21st CCLC programs that provide students with academic enrichment opportunities, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools, in order to meet state and local standards in core academic subjects (such as math, reading and science).
The Office of Early and Extended Learning(within the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) currently operates the Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC program grants.
West St. Francois County uses the federal funding through the Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC grant and district funds to operate our program.Title I funding is used for tutoring at the elementary site.
The Department of Health and Senior services provides free after school meals through Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and summer school meals through the Summer Food Service Program.
USDA: This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Program Goals:
Goal 1: Support or increase student achievement and sense of competence in the areas of reading/communication arts, mathematics, and science.
Goal 2: Develop and maintain a quality program that includes a safe and supportive environment, positive interactions, and meaningful opportunities for engagement.
Goal 3: Enhance youth’s college and career readiness skills and behaviors, including positive school behaviors, personal and social skills, and commitment to learning.
Goal 2: Develop and maintain a quality program that includes a safe and supportive environment, positive interactions, and meaningful opportunities for engagement.
Goal 3: Enhance youth’s college and career readiness skills and behaviors, including positive school behaviors, personal and social skills, and commitment to learning.
Community Partners:
Through 21st CCLC, our after school program works with many community partners to enhance our program. Below is a list of current partners who provide information, resources or services.
- The Bonne Terre Space Museum
- Young Faith in Christ
- Jeffco Subcontracting Inc
- First State Community Bank
- The Leadwood Community Betterment Association
- 4-H
- The Missouri Conservation Department
- Missouri Community Improvement Industries
- VFW Post 2426
- Central Methodist University
- Missouri Department of natural Resources St. Francois County State Park
- Leadwood 1st Church of God
- Farmers Insurance
- Briley Photography
- Sports Play
- Subways of Bismarck, Desloge and Bonne Terre
- Boy Scouts of America
- AMC Theater
- Lifetouch Photography
- Sheet Metal Systems
- Mineral Area Drama Department
- Fabulous Fox Theater
- Bonne Terre Airport
- St. Francois County Sherriff's Department
Information is Disseminated by:
- Websites
- Social Media
- West County Facebook page
- West County-ASAP Facebook page
- Weekly Radio Addresses on KTJJ 98.5 FM
- Newsletters/Flyers/Enrollment forms
- Enrollment Forms
- Building Flyers from each site
- Weekly Teacher Newsletters at the elementary,
- Periodic newspaper articles in the Daily Journal
- Semester Advisory Committee Meetings
- Events
- Monthly Elementary Family Fun Nights
- MS/HS Family Events twice per year
- November School Board Report
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