1. Race to Success Natali Rodriguez Mrs. Isela Valencia 2 June 2010 2 June 2010

2. Research Paper Research Paper How academic after-school programs help elementary students develop academically and socially through addressing the child’s needs through a structured environment

3. Types of Programs Academics Enrichment Recreation

4. Provides children with: Structured Environment Academic Improvement Social Development Academic after-school programs

5. Students who attend vs. students who do not Differences in: Academics Social Skills Personal Support

6. Recognition Certificate

7. Connection Connection Paper Fieldwork Academic programs most successful at helping students Volunteering in an academic after school program Benefits of attending academic after-school programs Witness how students benefited from academic programs Students developing academic and social skills because of programs Assisting students during an academic after school program

8. Amanda Pentecost Strong Relationship Trust Fun

9. Helping students overcome obstacles Bonding with the students Positive role model Fieldwork

10. Crafts Tutored Supervised Played Games Planned Events Prepared Snacks

11. Mentor Over 50 Hours Graduation

12. Recognition Certificate

13. Learning Stretch Learn to work with others effectively Help students with academic struggles Manage children

14. Personal Growth Pregnancy and its struggles Patience Confidence