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New Jersey Department of Education Office of Educational Support Services 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program & Out-of-School Time Resources |
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LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Project Director: Isabella Scocozza
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
300 East Henry Street
Linden, New Jersey 07036
Phone: (908) 486-0139
Fax: (908) 486-3070
Email: iscocozza@linden.k12.nj.us
County: Union
CLC Sites: Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
Partners: Jewish Family Services of Central New Jersey
Collaborators: Linden Police Department, Linden Recreation Department, Community Food Bank of Hillside, Linden Inter-Faith Network for Community Service, Prevention Links, Youth Service Bureau
Serving Grade Level: 5-8
Number of Students to be Served: 250
Times of Services: 3:15–6:15 p.m., September through June
Abstract:
The Linden 21st Century Community Learning Center is an after-school program for students in grades five through eight. The program is housed at Joseph E. Soehl Middle School and runs from 3:15-6:15 p.m. each day that regular school is in session. The after-school program consists of a Homework Zone Tutorial class in which students are provided assistance with their assignments and study skills. The Enrichment Classes are scheduled on a rotating basis and provide activities in Language Arts, Mathematics, Character Education, Physical Education and Media Technology. The final component of the day is the Recreation classes. Several examples of recreational choices are Yoga, Open Gym, Miniature Golf, Media, Jewelry Making, Arts and Crafts, Game Room and Step it Up Dance Class. The 21st Century Community Learning Center also provides weekly parenting workshops, monthly class trips, community service opportunities, and Family Fun Night Events.
