1. “Providing an inspiring academic, recreational, and social experience which empowers students to reach their highest potential.”

2. Program Mission and Goals MISSION To provide an inspiring academic, recreational, and social experience that empowers students to reach their highest potential.

3. Beyond the Bell Overview Program runs first day of school to last day of school. – Hours: Bell Release to 6pm, Monday through Friday Schools Served – 4 elementary schools – 1 middle school Over 350 students participate daily Program is a collaboration between the City of Mountain View and the Mountain View Whisman School District.

4. What does BTB provide? Positive activities for youth in a safe environment Trained staff to be mentors and role models Nutritious snack every school day Homework Assistance Recreation Activities Technology Special Events & Guest Speakers Field Trips Integrates Developmental Assets

5. BTB Staffing Staffing model establishes a cohesive work group at each program site – Joint staff training 4-5 times per year – Program site staff meetings on monthly or twice monthly basis Additional trainings offered by California School Age Consortium

6. Homework Assistance Trained staff rotating amongst students to help with homework Reading Educational Activities – Games – Enrichment Activities

7. Technology Educational websites Typing programs Educational Games

8. Recreation Physical Fitness Age-Appropriate Games Health and Wellness Sports Arts & Crafts Tournaments Special Events Enrichment

9. Special Events World Cup Soccer Flag Football Tournament American Red Cross

10. What Participants are Saying “I can now finish my homework before I go home”. – Theuerkauf Student “I like BTB because I get to spend more time with my friends, get help with homework, and I get to play sports”. – Crittenden Middle School Student “When we type, it helps a lot. I have improved in my typing”. – Monta Loma student “It helps me get organized after school and makes me be in a better mood”. – Crittenden Middle School Student

11. Who attends Beyond the Bell? 66% of our students are English Language Learners 80% of our students are on Free or Reduced Lunch Ethnic Breakdown Latino74% Caucasian10% Asian / Pacific Islander7% African-American6% Decline to State3%

12. Beyond the Bell Data Language Arts CST Scores Scoring: 1 = Far Below Basic 2 = Below Basic 3 = Basic 4 = Proficient 5 = Advanced

13. Beyond the Bell Data Mathematics CST Scores Scoring: 1 = Far Below Basic 2 = Below Basic 3 = Basic 4 = Proficient 5 = Advanced

14. RECOGNITION In the spring of 2008, the California School Age Consortium (CALSAC) named BTB at Crittenden Middle School a “Model Program.” – CALSAC conference attendees from California, Nevada and Canada visited the program as part of a tour of model programs.

15. BTB Future Increase parent involvement Increase Guest Speakers on campus Improve enrichment activities Implement a Leadership Program at the middle school level Fully implement 100 Book Challenge Increase volunteer opportunities

16. How can volunteers help? Work one-on-one with a student. – Providing individual homework help. – One on one reading. – Playing educational games.