• Academic Support - The academic support component of the program consists of homework and tutorial assistance, reading and academic intervention/remediation.
• Enrichment/Disguised Learning - The enrichment/disguised learning component is implemented through a learning center approach. Learning centers may include nutrition, art, mathematics, science, reading, drama and other topics that are complementary to traditional school day instruction. For example, if students are learning fractions in the classroom, a learning center may focus on students participating in a cooking lesson following a recipe.
• Pro social Skills/Recreation - The pro social skills/recreation component consists of structured indoor and outdoor activities.
• Parent Support and Empowerment - A Parent Orientation is provided at the beginning of the program to provide information and facilitate communication between program staff, parents and students.

Student Population

Students are referred to the program by administrators, teachers, parents, or a self-referral. Typically, students who participate in the Bridges After-School Program are in need of minimal academic assistance, which is usually in the form of help with homework. Enrichment and recreation activities provide lots of fun for all students.

Attendance Policy

Students must attend Bridges After-School five days per week for a minimum three hours per day. If a student is absent, parents are expected to communicate, written or verbally, to the Bridges program staff in addition to the traditional school day staff. Ten cumulative unexcused absences can be considered excessive and a student's enrollment in the program may be revoked. Space is limited and there are usually waiting lists.

Program Staff

• Site Coordinator - The site coordinator is responsible for student and staff oversight. They sustain communication with site administration, teaching staff and parents, and maintain program paperwork.
• Academic Coach - Each elementary school program has an academic coach, who is a credentialed teacher. The academic coach oversees lesson and activity planning, and assures that all learning center activities enrich traditional school day instruction.
• Teacher - Each middle school program has a credentialed teacher on staff. They provide study skill lesson plans, study skill instruction and homework assistance for all enrolled students.
• Instruction Assistant - Instructional Assistants assist the site coordinator with lesson and activity planning, act as a liaison for the program, strengthening communication with regular day school staff, and provide team leadership to a small group of students.
• Recreation Leaders - Recreation leaders provide team leadership to small groups of students, work with a team to develop small group lesson plans, and are responsible to plan and facilitate all recreation activities.

Funding

The Bridges After-School Program is supported through a combination of funding sources: After School Education and Safety Programs, 21st Century Community Learning Center, Summer School/Intervention, Community Development Block Grant and The City of Citrus Heights.

Evaluation

All afterschool programs are evaluated in accordance with State and Federal guidelines. Evaluation data is available for review upon request; contact Denine Arndt for an appointment (916) 575-1984.

Child and Adult Care Food Program

The Bridges After-School program announces sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). After school snacks are available without charge to all enrolled children.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

For information regarding enrollment in Bridges After-School, please contact 916-575-2386, located at 4333 Hackberry Ln., Carmichael, CA. 95608.

Hours of Operation

Programs operate five days a week, Monday through Friday, from approximately 2:30 - 6:00 p.m. (time varies from location to location). The program does not operate on holidays.

Enrollment Application

Partnerships

Partnerships are the key to our success! Successful partnerships help the Bridges After-School Program fulfill the mission of providing positive interaction in a safe and enriching environment. In addition, partnerships provide a rich addition to the Brides After-School Program model, offering a variety of fun, interactive and engaging activities for all students.