Participating Schools

The District 75 Middle School After School program at P811M-The Mickey Mantle School will have five areas of focus.

• Enrichment Activities: These activities will be designed to build basic literacy and math skills, as well as “21st Century skills” like teamwork, problem solving and critical think­ing. Activities will focus on literacy.

• Leadership Development: These activities will be designed to foster engagement in school and community and develop skills that encompass a range of critical competen­cies. They will help middle school students make informed choices about their futures and encourage socially responsible behaviors.

• Academic Support: These services will include homework help, individual or small group tutoring, and independent, or self-directed, reading time including the Toonboom interactive tool.

• Physical Activity and Healthy Living: These activities will include sports, physical exercise, as well as active learning designed to teach healthy living practices and the importance of physical activity and good nutrition.

• Family Engagement: program staff will ensure that parents of middle school students are informed of their children’s  progress.