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March 2007 News From Educational Services |
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THINK TOGETHER The Cucamonga School District was recently awarded a Proposition 49 Grant for the purpose of providing after school programs for students. The District has partnered with THINK Together to provide FREE after school programs at each of our schools. Who is THINK Together? THINK Together is an after-school program that provides tutoring and mentoring to students in first through twelfth grades. THINK Together partners with school districts to provide academic support services and provide a safe place for students in the after school hours. What services does THINK Together offer my child? THINK Together uses a combination of paid staff and volunteers from the local community to provide homework help and tutoring. The program focuses on academic support and enrichment activities that reinforce concepts learned during the school day. How much does THINK Together charge for its services? THINK Together is a free program, open after school until 6:00 p.m.—provided by the district out of Proposition 49 funds from the State. Where does the money to support THINK Together come from? THINK Together receives funding from foundations, corporations and individual contributions, as well as funding from state and federal sources. Who are the volunteers? Volunteers are college students, young adults, businessmen and women, corporate personnel, senior citizens, and others who give their time to tutor and mentor our students. Volunteers are recruited from local colleges, churches, community leagues and organizations and businesses. What safety precautions are taken to ensure that my child is safe? All staff and volunteers are fingerprinted. THINK Together also performs a personal reference check and a background check through the State of California Department of Justice on all paid staff. Volunteers are required to submit a profile and a list of references. Emergency contact information is collected from all students’ parent or guardian at registration. Each site has an emergency plan and supplies. |
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What’s my responsibility as a parent? As a parent, you are responsible for dropping off and/or picking up your child on time. Please ask your child about the details of their day and check to ensure that their homework is complete. It is important that your child continue to read and learn at home in order to further promote academic success. What is the requirement for my child’s attendance? The site is open five days a week, Monday to Friday. Students are expected to attend daily. If my child does not have homework, should he or she still attend? Yes! In addition to homework help, THINK Together provides activities that build character and develop social responsibility. Some sites have computers available for students. THINK Together provides academic instruction and support in English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Nutrition, Physical Education in addition to a variety of enrichment including but not limited to art, music, dance, sports, or drama. What do I need to provide in order for my child to be enrolled in the program? Your child needs to be enrolled in one of our schools. Contact the school office for a THINK Together application. AWARD WINNING SCHOOLS! Rancho Cucamonga Middle School is one of 18 schools in the nation named as finalists for the Excellence in Education Award given by the National Center of Urban School Transformation. The award is given yearly to five high-achieving urban schools and the winners will be named in May. A number of programs at RCMS made the middle school stand out, including extended learning time during the day, enrichment programs at night and after school and Saturday academies. RCMS and THE ONTARIO CENTER SCHOOL have received Title I Academic Achievement Awards. This award is prestigious recognition for each school in California that has worked hard to improve student achievement and demonstrated success in ensuring all students are making significant progress toward proficiency on California’s academic content standards. TOCS is the highest performing school in the city of Ontario. |
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Cucamonga School District Information for Parents |
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Title I Academic Achievement Award Winning Schools TOCS 2005 and 2006 RCMS 2006 |
