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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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Union City School District
Project Director: Diane R. Capizzi
3912 Bergen Turnpike
Union City, NJ 07087
Phone: 201-392-3612
Fax: 201-866-0868
Email: dcapizzi@union-city.k12.nj.us
County: Hudson
CLC Sites:
Washington Elementary, Gilmore Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Jose Marti Middle School
Partners:
North Hudson Community Action Corporation, Hoboken University Medical Center, The Grace Theatre Workshop, Liberty Science Center, Peace Roots, LLC, Union City Public Library, Arts Horizons
Serving Grade Level: 4-8
No. of Students to be Served: 850
No. of Adults to be Served: 350
Times of Services:
After-school: 3-6 PM and Summer: 8-12 Noon
Abstract:
Project Safe and Smart directly addresses the academic, developmental and bilingual needs of students in grades 4 through 8 in Washington, Gilmore, Jefferson, and Jose Marti Middle School; the family literacy and parental education needs of the parents; and student and family counseling. It provides opportunities for positive interactions with peers and caring adults, and offers a constructive, academically-enriched after-school environment and address concerns about the ASK4, GEPA, and other standardized tests. Additionally, parent education, Family Literacy, Family Math and ESL/GED/ABE services will be provided by the district through the Adult Education Department.
