AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS

2014-2015

MIDDLE 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 iic@acs.gr

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

The After School Learning Enhancement Program (LEP) 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. Instructors, who have the knowledge and expertise to enhance and support learning, lead all of the sessions. 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.

Admission to the AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM is limited to students who have been directed or recommended as follows:

1. A condition of admission to ACS Athens 2. At the directive of the Principal 3. At the directive of the Child Study Team (CST) 4. At parental request after CST review

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Institute for Innovation and Creativity

ACS Athens: After School Learning Enhancement Program 2014-2015

Middle School

Academy Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

16:00- 17:30

Homework Support

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English Language Support Program (Monday – Friday)

Math Support

Study/ Organization

& Test-Taking Skills (MS)

Reading & Writing Support

*Homework support will be available if interest is shown by at least 3 students.

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Middle School ACS Athens After-School 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 Middle School students. Sessions for Middle School Students will run daily from 16:00-17:30. Students may ride the late buses or be picked up by their parents/guardians at 17:30. Program cost per semester: Middle School: 2 ninety-minute sessions per week - 900 euro 4 ninety-minute sessions per week - 1,300 euro 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 3-4 students.

Location: MS/Academy Library

SESSION SCHEDULES Middle School

First Semester dates: Daily from 16:00 - 17:30 October: 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 23, 27, 29, 30 November: 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24 December: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18 January: 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22

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Middle School ACS Athens After-School English Language Support Program

A program designed for students in all grade levels

The After-School English Language Support Program is designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and understanding of the English language in order to aid students with low proficiency, to achieve better communication skills as well as faster adaptation to core subjects and curriculum. CST recommendation is needed prior registering for this support. Activity Name / Title Age Group: Middle School grades 6-8

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT PROGRAM

Day(s): Monday-Friday Time: 16.00-17.30 Location: MS building –class to be determined

Instructor: Middle School faculty

SESSION SCHEDULES Middle School

First Semester dates: Daily from 16:00 - 17:30

October: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 27, 29, 30, 31 November: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24 December: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 January: 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Program Cost per Semester: 1,500euro Number of Students per session: min. 3

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Activity Name / Title Age Group: Middle School Grades 6-8

READING / WRITING SUPPORT PROGRAM

Day(s): Thursdays Time: 16.00-17.30 Location: MS building-class to be determined Description The After School Remedial Reading/ Writing 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: Cleopatra (Cleo) Karnakis, cleopatrakarnakis@gmail.com Cleo Karnakis holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the American College of Greece (Deree College) and a Master’s degree in Special Education from Lesley University Boston, Massachusetts. She is also trained in Person–Centered Counseling (post graduate diploma in counseling from University of Strathclyde –ICPS). In the past she has worked as an Optimal Match teacher at ACS Athens contributing to Middle School and Academy students’ enhanced learning. Moreover, Ms. Karnakis has offered counseling services at the Day Care Center (Delfinakia) and worked voluntarily at different institutions. Furthermore, for a number of years she was a course instructor at Athens College as part of its educational program for adults. Ms. Karnakis has joined the After School Program of the Institute of Innovation and Creativity at ACS Athens since January 2014, where she has fervently provided students with support in completing their homework and achieving their academic goals. Ms. Karnakis has extensive experience in the field as she has been working privately as a Special Educator for more than twenty years, aiding children and adolescents who face diverse difficulties at school by creating individual educational plans. She also works privately as a counselor and, additionally, she organizes and participates in seminars and lectures. Ms. Karnakis also dedicates time to facilitating parent groups in association with different municipalities in the Attiki District (P.Phychiko, Ag.Paraskevi, Glyka Nera). Moreover, since 2007, she is a lecturer at the undergraduate and graduate program οf the Psychological Department of Central Lancashire University (in association with the I.C.P.S. institute). Her research interests are directed toward the development of self-esteem. Additionally, she is studying the effectiveness of the therapeutic relationship and how it facilitates the learning process of students with LD, since it focuses on the emotional aspects and often their lack of motivation. In her free time she enjoys writing children stories.

Schedule (October 2014– May 2015) October: 9, 16, 23, 30 November: 6, 13, 20 December: 4, 11, 18 January: 8, 15, 22 Program Cost per Semester: €500 Number of Students per session: 2

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Activity Name / Title Age Group: Middle School Grades 6-8 MATH SUPPORT PROGRAM Day(s): Tuesdays Time: 16:00-17:30 Location: MS Building – Class to be determined Description The After School Remedial Math program is designed to help students that are struggling in basic math skills and concepts. Learning math is a cumulative process and every year of math builds on the knowledge obtained from previous classes. Such skills as adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, decimals and fractions are reviewed and strengthened. Our emphasis will be on reinforcing such techniques as graphing, statistics, ratios, proportions, percents, geometry, algebra and problem solving. Our goal for this program is to enhance students understanding of mathematics at all levels. Mathematics is a way of thinking, through this program the students will build on what they know and they will learn to use and apply strategies that will help them be successful in this area.

Instructor: Scott Palmer palmers@acs.gr

Scott Palmer received his B.Sc. degree in mathematics from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa. He holds a teaching license in 5-12 mathematics and K-12 coaching from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.

Scott has been teaching math for 8 years in the United States, most recently at Waukee High School in Waukee, Iowa where he taught Algebra 1, formal geometry, Algebra 2, and probability and statistics while also coaching boy’s golf and sponsoring the student council.

Schedule (October 2014– January 2015) October: 7, 14, 21 November: 4, 11, 18 December: 2, 9, 16 January: 13, 20

Program Cost per Semester: €450 Number of Students per session: 2

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Activity Name / Title Age Group: Middle School Grades 6-8 STUDY / ORGANIZATION & TEST-TAKING SKILLS Day(s): Wednesdays Time: 16:00-17:30 Location: MS Building - class to be determined Description The Study/Organizational and Test-Taking Skills Program aims to provide students with the ability to manage their time and workload effectively and efficiently, which will in turn improve their overall academic performance. In this initial phase of the 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. In the second phase of the 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 as well as 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. 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 Stavroula Vasiliadi, vasiliadiss@gmail.com Stavroula Vasiliadi earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Athens. Her Master’s degree in Psychology of Education was achieved from the Institute of Education, University of London. She acquired her Qualified Teacher Status in Primary Education with specialization in Special Education, Cognition and Learning from Brunel University. Ms. Vasiliadi is a certified licensed teacher in England. She has worked in several public and private schools in England and Greece. Ms. Vasiliadi is excited to work at ACS Athens, a truly international environment in her home country. Schedule (October 2014– January 2015) October: 8, 15, 22, 29 November: 5, 12, 19 December: 3, 10, 17 January: 7, 14, 21 Program Cost per Semester: €450 Minimum number of Students per session: 3

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Institute for Innovation and Creativity ACS Athens: After School Learning Enhancement Program

Middle School Registration Information

Programs

Days and Time # of Sessions

Semester 1

Cost per Semester

▢ Homework Study Program

2 sessions / week 16:00- 17:30

24 € 900

▢ Homework Study Program

4 sessions / week 16:00- 17:30

48

€ 1300

▢ Final Exam &/or Project Preparation Program

2 sessions

2

€ 50

▢ Final Exam &/or Project Preparation Program

4 sessions

4

€ 100

▢ Final Exam &/or Project Preparation Program

6 sessions 6

€ 150

▢ Reading/ Writing Support

Thursdays 16:00- 17:30

13 € 500

▢ Math Support

Tuesdays 16:00- 17:30

11 € 450

▢ Study / Organizational & Test-Taking Skills

Wednesdays 16:00- 17:30

10 € 450

▢ English Language Support

5 sessions /week 16:00- 17:30

75757555

66

€ 1500

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LATE BUS SCHEDULE (5:45 pm) – 2014-2015 Until December break

October 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 27, 29, 30 * no late bus service on Halloween carnival (October 31)

November 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24

December 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18

*The Late Bus Schedule from September through December will be determined at a later date.

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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 Friday, October 3, 2014. 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!

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