Why are after school important for kids??
i need some help for my assignment...
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2006-12-05 10:22:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
to prepare them to understand what they r learn from school
school by itself doesnt sufficient
2006-12-05 10:30:35 · answer #1 · answered by micho 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am currently the Program SPecialist for After School Programs at my school district. I have attached some resources that may help with you assignment:
This site will give you data:
http://www.campdepot.com/PC_AfterSchoolFactSheet.html
This site is useful to keep you informed about some actual programs:
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/After_School_Programs/Afterschool_Programs.html
Last but not least, you can look up the newest after school grant information called Prop 49 (or ASES: After School Education and Safety) on the CDE website:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ba/as/pgmdescription.asp
Good luck to you!
2006-12-06 15:12:27 · answer #2 · answered by Tibbar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in no particular order, they:
1) keep latchkey kids out of trouble.
2) help build positive social skills.
3) build self-esteem through a sense of accomplishment.
4) create or (or build upon) skill sets outside of the classroom. for example: if a school doesn't have a music program, it allows young people to learn to play music. if the school does, it helps students hone their skills.
5) give young people something to do other than play video games or stand around being bored (see 1)
2006-12-05 18:37:33 · answer #3 · answered by jerworld2003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Safe alternatives to being home alone without supervision.
Continuing education in high interest areas that can not be fit into a regular school schedule. Social interaction with students with the same interests.
2006-12-05 19:15:43 · answer #4 · answered by fancyname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of parents have to work these days so the kids have to fend for themselves after school until they can get picked up or their parents get home.
After school programs can teach kids lots of things. They can play sports, they can do activites that teach them teamwork, friendship, math skills, reading skill, you can do your homework there, etc. It really can help them get ahead. Its much better than going home alone to the tv or video games.
2006-12-05 18:32:22 · answer #5 · answered by Ember B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to keep kids attention occupied, without giving them a chance to slide down the slippery slide.
2006-12-05 18:29:17 · answer #6 · answered by heath8074 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keeps kids occupied from drugs,alcohol,and other bad things that corrupt our streets more than ever.and so and so.
2006-12-05 18:30:55 · answer #7 · answered by Ace Of Spades 117 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so they are not out roaming the streets while their parents are busting their as*es working.
2006-12-05 18:31:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋