The beginning of our after-school assistance program for students in grades 7-12 begins this week! The Blackbird Academic Success Center will open on Wednesday, January 15th, and will be available every Monday/Wednesday when school is in session. The center will run from 3:20 - 4:15 p.m., so transportation will need to be arranged by families for a 4:15 pickup.
WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER?
The center is available after school on Mondays and Wednesdays. It will provide:
● A quiet, supportive setting to complete homework after school
● Academic support with homework in subjects students are striving to do better
in
● Assistance in reading and writing skills
● Assistance in foundational math skills
● Support and guidance in organizational skills
● Always starts with an after-school snack 😀
WHO IS THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER FOR?
● Any current Pettisville students in grades 7-12.
HOW DOES A STUDENT PARTICIPATE IN THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER?
● A student can independently choose to sign up and participate.
● A student may be encouraged and recommended by a teacher to sign up and
participate.
● A parent or guardian may encourage their student to sign up and participate.
● All students MUST sign up to participate in the after school program.
WHO WILL BE HELPING STUDENTS IN THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER?
● Pettisville JH/HS teachers will be providing help each Monday and Wednesday
when the center is open.
● Mrs. Meller will be organizing and overseeing the center.
HOW TO SIGN UP:
Space will be limited, students MUST sign up to attend.
A student must sign up by the end of 1st period of the day they plan to attend.
To sign up:
○ A form was emailed to students and parents, and a link is accessible on
our school website. This form can be found HERE.
○ The form must be completed for EACH day the student plans to attend.
Spots are limited to ensure we have plenty of snacks/supplies/staffing. Never hesitate to reach out if you happen to have any questions!
Go Birds!
Mr. Wagner