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After School Programs STRETCH
Safe Time for Recreation and Tutoring for CHildren
What is STRETCH?
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STRETCH is a partnership between the Educational Services Division of the Chula Vista Public Library and the Chula Vista Elementary School District.
The goal of STRETCH is to create a dynamic, and stimulating after school environment that gives children the boost they need to succeed academically and socially.
This free program provides structured academic activities for 1st-6th grade students at seven of Chula Vista's Title I elementary school sites.
Programs generally operate for 3 hours and 15 minutes from the time of school dismissal. STRETCH does not operate when school is closed, or during school intercessions, vacations and holidays.
How Are Students
Selected?
All 1st-6th grade students who attend
STRETCH schools can apply, however, priority is given to
students referred by school personnel based on academic and
social need.
Each site maintains a waiting
list.
Curriculum
The curriculum is designed to help students meet or exceed state content
standards in reading and math in a fun, camp-like atmosphere.
Activities incorporate literature, drama, math, writing, and
art.
Students who come every day receive the most benefit from
STRETCH.
Homework
30-45 minutes each
Monday-Thursday is devoted to homework. Staff will provide
individual assistance, however, we cannot be responsible for
correcting homework.
It is each student's responsibility to use
Homework Center time constructively.
STRETCH Staff
Each site is staffed
by a STRETCH Coordinator, and 3 to 5 Youth Leaders.
All staff
are certified in First Aid and CPR and receive specialized training
addressing behavior management, literacy development, and
curriculum. Staff members must also undergo a background check and a
physical health exam.
Discipline
To provide the best
possible experience for all participants STRETCH staff will hold
each child to the same behavior standards as those enforced by the
school.
PLEASE NOTE:
The STRETCH staff is
instructed to contact the Chula Vista Police Department if a child
has been left on site after closing time.
Daily Sign-IN/OUT
To
participate in the program, children are required to sign-in with
their STRETCH Youth Leader each day within 5 minutes of school
dismissal.
We ask that parents inform the Site
Coordinator when their children will not be in attendance or needs
to leave early.
STRETCH staff cannot be responsible for children
who do not sign-in or who leave the school grounds.
Parents or
other authorized persons must sign students out, or give written
permission for them to walk home.
Parents must advise the Site
Coordinator in writing, or call using a Personal Identification
Number (PIN), if a person not listed on the release form is to pick
up their child. Each child needs 30 minutes of daylight to walk
home.
STRETCH does not operate when Schools are closed for
intercession, vacations or holidays.
Specific Schools
Programs are
offered at the following Chula Vista elementary schools:
Harborside
Loma
Verde
Montgomery
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Lauderbach
Mueller
Otay |
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More Information
If you
would like more information regarding this program, contact your
school's STRETCH Site Coordinator, or:
Christy Bystrak
STRETCH Program Supervisor
South Chula
Vista Library
389 Orange Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Tel:
(619) 585-5721
Fax: (619) 420-0145
Contact
STRETCH via
Email
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