Pratt Achievers

After School Academic Programming

2012 / 2013 School Year

Kathryn Veryser, Coordinator

612-668-1120

Kathryn.Veryser@mpls.k12.mn.us

Pratt Achievers...

Is an after school program that provides additional reading and math instruction for students who attend Pratt Community School in grades kindergarten through fifth. Students participate in small group learning, one-on-one tutoring and academic choice. Our goal is to help all students meet or exceed grade level benchmarks.

Staff

Pratt Achievers strives to have a low student to staff ratio of 5:1. In order to reach this goal, we utilize licensed teachers and a number of qualified, well-trained and talented staff and volunteers.

Program Manager: Kathryn Veryser

Lead Tutor: Trisha Speeds

4 Licensed Teachers

Social Worker: Eric Ziegler

Volunteers from the University of Minnesota Service Learning Program

Academics

Pratt Achievers focuses on working with students who could benefit from extra instruction in reading, writing, and/or math. Students’ learning levels are assessed and students are grouped based on learning needs. Lessons are designed for small group and individualized instruction. Learning takes place through interactive and hands-on instruction.

Curriculum is guided by the MN State Standards

K-2 Reading: Fluency First , Early Reading Tutor

K-2 Math: Number Worlds

3-5 Reading: Reader’s Theater, Comprehension, Guided Reading Books

3-5 Math: Math and Economics

Enrichment

Following reading and math groups, students participate in choice activities. Students choose between learning games, gym time, computer time, art, and numerous other fun activities.

Program Hours

Pratt Achievers begins Monday, October 22 and will run through early May. Program is from 4:10-5:30pm. There is no program December 17 - January 21. After school programs will resume on Tuesday, January 22nd. 

K, 1, 2 meets on Mondays and Tuesdays

3, 4, 5 meets on Wednesdays and Thursdays

Daily Schedule

4:10-Snack and Daily Check-In

4:25-Reading and Math Groups

5:10—Academic Choice Time

5:30—Dismissal

Transportation

Busing: An after school bus is provided for students who normally take the school bus.

Walking Bus: An after school walking bus will walk students to Glendale Neighborhood.

Parent Pick-Up: Parents can arrange to pick-up their child(ren) at 5:30pm.