Our after-school program includes both a spiritual and academic element. Before Academic Time begins, we start the program with the Lord's Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Academic Time is focused on homework management, tutoring, reading and research assistance in our library and computer lab. Throughout Academic Time, the students are assisted by Student Life Managers, a Curriculum Coordinator, an Education Outreach Coordinator, Group Leaders and Tutors.

At the completion of the first, second and third nine weeks of school, a Skill Builders List is comprised. Students who have more than one "D" or an "F" on their report card are required to do additional Academic Time.

The after-school program also features weekly Bible study, community service activities, field trips and the opportunity to participate in civic club programs in place at P.A.R.K.

 

Once the required academic hour is completed, students are granted access to our impressive recreational facilities, which include a weight room,  three full size basketball courts and a game room (complete with the latest video games as well as pool, foosball and air hockey tables).

The recreation program serves as incentive for academic achievement. Students must complete the academic goals in order to participate in special activities.

 

 

 

 

P.A.R.K. uses summer as the time to aggressively attack academic deficiencies. All students entering P.A.R.K.'s after-school program must first complete this six-week Summer Enrichment Program.  This will help students prepare for the new school year, orient themselves to the P.A.R.K. culture and form relationships with hundreds of current students and staff.

Each morning, the Summer Enrichment Program is dedicated to education and academic skill building through workshops and computer lab programs.  These programs focus on math, science, English, reading comprehension, foreign languages, social studies and language arts.

At the completion of the Summer Enrichment Program those students who have successfully accomplished their defined tasks are:

• · Rewarded with an invitation to commit to five years of our program.
• · Allowed to participate in an end-of-the-summer auction.
• · Awarded an opportunity to go on an out-of-town field trip.

 

Students are involved in every phase of community service through SPARK (Service by P.A.R.K.); identifying a need, developing a solution, planning and implementing the project, and evaluating their efforts. They develop valuable skills and are taught the importance of giving back to their community. They are also rewarded with a feeling of accomplishment in seeing a project through from start to finish.

 

To help sustain students' interest and enthusiasm in P.A.R.K. various incentives are offered to students.  The P.A.R.K. Performers incentive program allows students to use points earned throughout the year to reserve a seat for various activities including professional basketball games, college football games, dinners out and trips to state fairs, concerts, plays, museums, cookouts and fun parks.

Students earn points in several ways - attendance, successfully completing homework and good behavior.  Additional bonus points can be assigned each day by staff members and volunteers for extraordinary service and participation.

Click here to make a donation to Student Incentives.

 

Parents are encouraged to volunteer with special events such as our annual graduation and recognition ceremony as well as other areas.

 

We are committed to expanding the opportunity for our graduating kids beyond their P.A.R.K. experience.

Students in the 10th-12th grade will become eligible for participation in college tours, ACT Preparation and other support services of the Education Outreach Coordinator who will be responsible for securing scholarships and other funding for educational opportunities.