acs athens after school programs - elementary school - 2nd semester 2012 - 2013

AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS

2012-2013

2nd Semester

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

An ACS Athens Initiative 129 Aghias Paraskevis Street & Kazantzaki, Halandri, 15234, Athens GREECE

T: +30 210 6393200 F: +30 210 6390051

www.ACS.gr [email protected]

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ACS ATHENS: AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The After School Learning Enhancement Program is a program that extends

learning beyond the school day and provides a supportive environment for our

students at ACS Athens. The program is designed to help students develop a strong

sense of their own learning processes and to provide them with a strong academic,

social and emotional foundation for their schoolwork. All of the programs

described in this guide have been designed to improve and maximize each

student’s learning potential. All of the courses are led by teachers with a

background in special education and who have the knowledge and expertise to

enhance learning. Students will learn to apply basic skills and learning strategies to

their work in their academic classes, so that they may be successful. In order to

best meet the needs of individual students, LEP After School classes have been

designed with sensitivity to grade levels, age groups and diversity issues. After

School classes target discrete student needs and give emphasis to specific learning

outcomes in mathematics, reading and writing and completion of homework. What really makes the difference is the way in which these classes are delivered.

To enhance what we have identified as key elements of high performance, LEP

After School classes utilize curricula and teaching methods that make learning fun

and exciting. Each After School class is staffed with qualified personnel, maintaining a ratio of

one adult for every 2-3 students. The reading and math support classes will run

with a ratio of one teacher for every 2 students.

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Institute for Innovation and Creativity

ACS ATHENS: AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

2012-2013

Elementary School Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

15:45-

16:45

Homework

Math Support*

Homework

ESL Support

Study/

Organization

Skills

Math Support*

Homework

Exploration

Through Art

Therapy

Homework

ESL Support

Test Taking

Skills

Math Support*

Homework

Reading &

Writing Support

16:45-

17:45

Homework

Homework

Homework

Homework

Homework

*The students may attend once per week, twice per week or three times per week, according to their

needs. The cost is €500, €1000 and €1500 for the semester respectively.

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Elementary School

ACS Athens Homework Study Program A program designed for students in all grade levels

The After-School Homework Study Program is designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and understanding of core concepts through enriching learning opportunities that complement the school day. The goal is to link the after-school program with students’ learning experiences in the classroom in order to improve their academic achievement. Students will benefit in measurable ways from the additional support they will receive from this program. Last year’s staff, along with other highly skilled and qualified professionals, will supervise the program. They will have use of the library, online resources and interactive boards. Emphasis will be given to reinforcing skills such as good study habit development, organizational techniques, skills and strategies for managing and completing homework assignments, test taking strategies, and time management strategies for planning ahead. This will result in students’ returning home with all, or most, of their homework completed, leaving them time for leisure activities and family pursuits.

This after-school homework study program is open to all Elementary students. Sessions for Elementary School students will run daily from 15:45 - 16:45 and from 16:45 – 17:45. Elementary School students must be picked up by their parents/guardians at 16:45 or 17:45 from the front steps of the Elementary School Building. Program cost per semester: Elementary School: 900 euro for 3 hours a week

1200 euro for 4 hours a week 1400 euro for 5 hours a week 1600 euro for 6 hours a week

2500 euro for 10 hours a week The program’s Instructors will:

Provide homework support.

Teach strategies and skills.

Ensure that the academically-linked activities are engaging.

Give students the opportunity to gain the confidence they need to become successful and independent learners.

Work with students in small groups of 2-3 students.

Location: Elementary School Building: 2nd

floor Second Semester dates: Daily from 15:45 - 16:45 & 16:45 - 17:45

January: 28, 29, 30, 31 February: 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28 March: 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28 April: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15,18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25 May: 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

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Activity Name / Title Age Group: Elementary School

READING / WRITING SUPPORT PROGRAM

Day(s): Fridays

Time: 15:45-16:45

Location: Elementary School Building

Description The After School Reading/ Writing Support Program is designed to assist students that are struggling with

the English language, at the reading, writing and oral level, in order to obtain the necessary skills to be

successful in the Language Arts discipline. The focus of the program at all school levels is to provide

phonemic awareness through the use of visual, auditory and kinesthetic means and to expose the students

to meaningful literature of various cultures and genres. The program also includes a grammar component

which will address correct sentence structure and organization in writing. Our goal is for our students to

develop a love for reading and writing by providing a strong foundation in the English language.

Instructor: Chrysoula Ploutou, [email protected] Chrysoula Ploutou earned her Bachelor’s degree, in Psychology and Elementary Education from

Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Her Master’s degree in Education was also

achieved from Clark University. She acquired her Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in Special

Education from Fairfield University. Ms. Ploutou is a certified licensed teacher in the state of

Connecticut.

Ms. Ploutou has been a teacher in the public school system in the United States and in

international schools in Greece since 1997. She has taught JK, K, first, second, fourth grade and was a

Middle School Optimal Learning Program Specialist. Currently she is the Optimal Learning Program

Coordinator, supervising all three schools, Elementary School, Middle School and Academy through the

department of Student Services.

This is Ms. Ploutou’s sixth year working at ACS Athens and her forth year working in the

Optimal Learning Program. She is providing students with strategies to acquire the skills necessary to be

successful in school and in their lives. She encourages differentiation in the classroom in order to make

learning meaningful, focusing on students’ strengths and talents.

Schedule (January 2013 – May 2013)

February: 1, 8, 15, 22 March: 1, 8, 15, 22 April: 5, 12, 19 May: 10, 17, 31

Program Cost per Semester: €500

Minimum Number of Students Required: 2

mailto:[email protected]

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Activity Name / Title Age Group: Grades 1-5

MATH SUPPORT PROGRAM Day(s): Mondays- Tuesdays-Thursdays

Time: 15:45-16:45


Description The After-School Math remedial class will support students who face difficulties in mathematics. This

class will support the students’ individual needs through revision and innovative, hands-on, instruction.

Manipulatives and the TouchMath program will also be used in order to support and build on numerical

concepts that have been covered in class during the school day.

Instructor: Irene Soteres, [email protected] Irene Soteres was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She attended Oglethorpe University where

she earned her BA in Education. She then received her Master Degree in Education from Georgia State

University.

She has been teaching for 19 years. She has experienced teaching students from Junior

Kindergarten to Adult Education. She has been teaching at the American Community Schools of Athens

for the past 11 years. Currently she is teaching 4th grade.

Ms. Soteres has presented twice at TESOL, Athens. The presentations focused on teaching

techniques and drama in the classroom as well as interdisciplinary units in the classroom. She has

attended a number of local educational seminars. In addition she has earned graduate credits from the

University of Indianapolis. She recently presented at the European Council of International Schools 2012

in Athens, Greece.

Ms. Soteres is an active member of the ACS Athens community. She has authored a number of

articles for the school magazine ETHOS and she has attended the Learning Differences conferences

hosted by ACS Athens for the past 3 years. At present, Ms Soteres is participating in the CLC

(Collaborative Learning Community) at ACS Athens and she is a co-advisor of the Turtle Club in the

Elementary School.

Instructor: Matt Perroni, [email protected] Matt Perroni is currently a 3

rd grade teacher at ACS Athens. He has taught grades 2 through 4

over the past 7 years and loves to bring his love of technology and math into the classroom. He has

taught multiple math curriculums and is up to date on the latest Common Core Standards. He has a large

repertoire of math activities and games that help reinforce math concepts and skills and make learning

fun. He is very excited to be working in such small groups helping kids with math in After School

program.


Mondays

January: 28 February: 4, 11, 18, 25 March: 4, 11 April: 1, 8, 15, 22 May: 13, 20, 27

Tuesdays January: 29 February: 5, 12, 19, 26 March: 5, 12 April: 2, 9, 16, 23 May: 14, 21, 28

Thursdays

January: 31 February: 7, 14, 21, 28 March: 7, 14, 21, 28 April: 4, 11, 18, 25 May: 9, 16, 30

Program Cost per Semester: €500 (for one day a week)




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STUDY /ORGANIZATION SKILLS Day(s): Tuesdays

Time: 15:45-16:45

Location: Elementary School building.

Description The Study Skills / Organization Program aims to provide students with the ability to manage their time

and workload effectively and efficiently.

In this program, interesting and creative activities are employed so that students will learn several time-

management, organizational and study methods. Students will have the opportunity to discover which

skills and tricks suit their individual needs and will be shown how to apply them successfully.

Furthermore, they will obtain knowledge on various strategies, which will enhance their performance and

make studying easier and therefore more pleasant. As a result, students are expected to attain the skills

necessary to feel confident with studying in order to transform their most dreaded activity into a

manageable task!

Instructor: Spyridoula Kalogirou, [email protected] Ms. Spyridoula Kalogirou holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in

School Psychology from the University of Athens. She has also received specialized training in teaching

strategies for students with learning difficulties.

Ms. Kalogirou is a licensed psychologist. She has worked with students aged 5-14 with general

learning difficulties, dyslexia, ADHD and autism/ Asperger’s syndrome. She has experience in

performing psycho-educational assessments, as well as teaching remedial classes, providing students with

the necessary skills that will help them improve their academic performance, while supporting them

emotionally and assisting them to acquire a positive self-image and attitude towards learning.

This is Ms. Kalogirou’s third year at ACS Athens, working as a shadow teacher under the

Institute’s Learning Enhancement Programs, as well as an instructor at the After School programs. She

also works independently with students with learning difficulties.

Schedule (January 2013 – May 2013) January: 29 February: 5, 12, 19, 26 March: 5, 12 April: 2, 9, 16, 23 May: 14, 21, 28




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TEST TAKING SKILLS Day(s): Thursdays

Time: 15:45-16:45

Location: Elementary School building.

Description Throughout school, college and university students are mostly assessed through quizzes, tests and exams.

Given that many times half, or even more, of a class’ final grade is based on test performance, knowing

how to score well on examinations becomes a vital skill. Even though we may take this skill for granted

because it seldom becomes a topic of discussion in the classroom setting and/or because we think that “if

one studies enough they get good grades”, test-taking requires a certain set of skills that can drastically

change a student’s performance. In fact, scoring poorly on tests many times has nothing to do with low IQ

or little studying, but rather with lack of appropriate skills on how to take a test.

In this course students learn how to prepare for tests, how to take tests of all types and formats (meaning:

oral, true/false, essay, short answer, math, multiple choice, and even open-book tests), and how to assess

their performance and themselves after the test in order to improve for next time. Furthermore, test-

anxiety, a factor that has enormous influence on test performance, is addressed and alleviated.

Instructor: Spyridoula Kalogirou, [email protected] Ms. Spyridoula Kalogirou holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in

School Psychology from the University of Athens. She has also received specialized training in teaching

strategies for students with learning difficulties.

Ms. Kalogirou is a licensed psychologist. She has worked with students aged 5-14 with general

learning difficulties, dyslexia, ADHD and autism/ Asperger’s syndrome. She has experience in

performing psycho-educational assessments, as well as teaching remedial classes, providing students with

the necessary skills that will help them improve their academic performance, while supporting them

emotionally and assisting them to acquire a positive self-image and attitude towards learning.

This is Ms. Kalogirou’s third year at ACS Athens, working as a shadow teacher under the

Institute’s Learning Enhancement Programs, as well as an instructor at the After School programs. She

also works independently with students with learning difficulties.


Thursdays

January: 31 February: 7, 14, 21, 28 March: 7, 14, 21, 28 April: 4, 11, 18, 25 May: 9, 16, 30




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Activity Name: Age Group: Grades 1-3

ESL LESSONS Day(s): Tuesdays & Thursdays

Time: 15:45 - 16:45


Description The ESL support program is designed for students who use English as a second language. The program

offers a holistic instruction of the English language through phonemic awareness, reading, writing

awareness, vocabulary building, speaking and use of grammar. The learning topics will be relevant to the

students’ age group and background knowledge. The course is intended to boost the students’ confidence

in using the English language as well as to equip them with the necessary language skills needed for their

academic success.

Instructor: Vassiliki Stefanou, [email protected] Vassiliki Stefanou holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the American College of

Greece (Deree College) and a Master of Science in Counseling Studies from the University of Hull in the

UK. Ms. Stefanou is also a certified ESL teacher (Cambridge CELTA) with experience in teaching

English as a foreign language to all age groups both in Greece and abroad. In the past ten years, Ms.

Stefanou has worked in various other teaching and learning support roles in the field of English speaking

and international education at all grade levels in institutions in London, Copenhagen and Athens. She is

currently a shadow teacher under the Institute of Learning Enhancement Programs at ACS Athens and

also works privately as an English language teacher.


January: 29, 31 February: 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 March: 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 April: 2, 4, 9, 11, 18, 23, 25 May: 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 28, 30




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Activity Name / Title Age Group: Grades 3-5

EXPLORATION THROUGH

ART THERAPY

Day(s): Wednesdays

Time: 15:45-16:45


Description Parents and teachers involve children in academic and athletic activities often forgetting their need of

expression and recognition of feelings. The individual evolves today in a world of advanced technology

and these students are often overloaded with stimulation. This course offers an opportunity to slow down

and raise awareness of feelings and surroundings. The intention is to engage all students, no matter what

artistic ability they possess, to explore and create. The students will share some dialogue from their

present lives related to the art they create. We will create a fun environment that contributes to their

process of becoming a well-rounded individual.

Instructor: Vlassopoulos, Linda, [email protected] Linda Vlassopoulos has lived in Greece since 1984. She has been working at ACS Athens as a

shadow teacher under the Institute’s Learning Enhancement Programs for the past four years, and as an

Arts Instructor for the ACS Athens Summer School for the past two years. She holds a BFA in Fine Arts

and Architectual Interior Design from Syracuse University, Syracuse N.Y. and has recieved an

Endowment for The Arts scholarship from The Museum of Fine Arts School, Boston MA. Presently,

inspired by having worked with children with learning differences. She has completed the first year

towards training in Expressive Arts Therapy.

Schedule (January 2013 - May 2013)

January: 30 February: 6, 20, 27 March: 6, 13, 20, 27 April: 3, 10, 24 May: 8, 15, 22, 29

Program Cost per Semester: 500



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ACS Athens: After School Learning Enhancement Program

Elementary School

Registration Information

Elementary School students must be picked up by their parents/guardians at the end of the session they are attending from the front steps of the Elementary School Building.

Programs

Days and Time

# of Sessions Semester 2

Cost per Semester

Homework Study Program

5 hours /week 75 € 1400


3 hours /week 45 € 900


10 hours /week 75 (2 hrs per day)

€ 2500

(2 hours)



€ 1600

(2 hours)



€ 1200

(2 hours)

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ACS Athens: After School Learning Enhancement Program

Elementary School

Registration Information

Elementary School students must be picked up by their parents/guardians at the end of the session they are attending from the front steps of the Elementary School Building.

Programs

Days and Time

# of Sessions Semester 2

Cost per Semester

Reading & Writing Support Friday 15:45-16:45

14 € 500

ESL Lessons

Tue & Thurs 15:45-16:45

32 € 750

Math Support Program

Mon 15:45-16:45

14 € 500


Tue 15:45-16:45

14 € 500


Thu 15:45- 16:45

16 € 500

Study Skills/ Organization

Wed 15:45-16:45

14 € 500

Exploration Through Art Therapy

Wed 15:45-16:45

15 € 500

Test Taking Skills

Thu 15:45-16:45

16 € 500

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LATE BUS SCHEDULE – January- May 2013

January

28, 29, 30, 31

February

1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20,21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28

March

1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28

April

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26

May

8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28

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REGISTRATION FORM

Please fill out the information below for the activity(ies) of your choice in order to

reserve a space for your child in any of these. Payment must be made to the Cashier’s

office, to the Institute of Innovation: Learning Enhancement Programs Account, no later

than Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Please submit the bottom of this form to the Cashier’s

office when making your payment. (If you have any questions, please contact Mrs.

Marietta Garbis at 210-6393200 ext. 302). If enrollment in an activity does not reach

the minimum number of participants required for the class to run, the class will be

cancelled, you will be notified and your tuition will be returned.

Student’s Name: ___________________________Grade Level: ______

Parents’ / Guardians’ Names: __________________________________

Parents’ Email Address: ______________________________________

Phone #/s: Home: _______________ Cell Phone:___________________

Classes

1. __________________________ Tuition __________________

2. __________________________ Tuition __________________

3. __________________________ Tuition __________________

Amount Enclosed:

______________ €

Thank You!

*** IMPORTANT***

Sign ups by telephone will NOT be

accepted.

Please remember to submit this form

when making your payment at the

cashier’s office.

Help us make our procedure as efficient

as possible.

THANK YOU!

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