21st Century Program

About | After School Programs | Program Expectations

Plainfield Community Outreach received a 5 year federal grant via the NJ Department of Education, to provide after school services for students in grades 4-8, who attend three Plainfield area schools. The schools that PCO currently serves are

Clinton K-8 Center: Grades 4-7
Evergreen Elementary School: Grades 4-6
Barlow Elementary School: Grades 4-6

Please note that most programs are on a first-come, first-served basis. Programs begin during the second full week of the school year. All activities except for special events will be located in your child's school. Parents must pick up their children no later than 5:35pm. Students who are not picked up by 5:45pm will be taken to the police station where their parents can pick them up

Program fees are as follows:

21st Century student: $180 per year, payable in 9 installments of $20, or $150 for the whole year if paid in advance

After School Programs

The following is a brief introduction of the programs to be provided by PCO for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Please note that all scheduled days may change.

Rigorous academic tutoring in Language Arts, Math, ELL Science, and Test Prep will be taught daily.
Fitness and Martial Arts.
Hip-hop dance, jazz dance, voice classes, and acting classes are offered by Shaggae's Song
Plainfield artist Indira Bailey will be offering a variety of art projects, including a mural for Clinton School.
Grace's Kitchen, a hot lunch feeding program for the hungry held at Grace Episcopal Church, will offer several community service opportunities for our students and families.
Adult Education classes in ESL, job skills, digital photography, & computer training sessions will be offered at PCO on a rotating schedule
Healthy living opportunities for adults will be offered to help them quit smoking, lose weight, and learn about ways to promote well-being via PROCEED and the YMCA.
Character education activities to build self-esteem and team-building.
Young Filmaker's program

Program Expectations

Students enrolled in the 21st Century program are expected to attend every day for the complete time. Parents will receive a parent handbook that will give details of policies regarding attendance, etc.

Students whose parents do not inform us of a planned absence (like an appointment or early dismissal) will accrue a $5 penalty per day. This policy is to avoid excessive absenteeism and promote consistent learning in the program.

Students are expected to dress appropriately for their day's program. Students signed up for various programs such as Martial Artsor any program that requires more relaxed clothing must remember to bring specified attire on the days it is required.

PLEASE NOTE:

Some fees may apply to field trips,
programs that require uniforms
or other necessary materials.

This program is funded with federal funds from Title IV, Part B, 21st Century Community Learning Centers program of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 awarded to the New Jersey Department of Education.