The primary goal of Title IV: 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) extended learning programs are to provide FREE quality academic and social enrichments.
This Federally funded grant helps students meet state and local standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and mathematics, and offers student enrichment activities that complement instructional programming.
For the 2022-2023 school year, 21st Century Community Learning School Grants have been awarded to the following schools:
Bassette Elementary School
Bryan Elementary School
Mary T. Christian Elementary School (formerly Cary)
Forrest Elementary School
Lindsay Middle School
Mary Peake Elementary School (formerly Tyler)
Syms Middle School
Tarrant Middle School
Hampton City Schools serves as a co-applicant with Andrew's Pre K-8's 21st CCLC Grant. The Gators Presidential Scholars (GPS) program is administered through Alternatives, Inc.
S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science/Technology, Recreation/Redirection (mentoring), Engineering, Engaging Academics, Art, and Math) is a holistic program geared to foster students STEM- based thinking as it relates to innovations, research, and youth leadership.
Nominated by teachers and administrators, students that attend the extended-learning school year club and summer camp strategically focus on academic development through project-based learning. Those who attend the program engage in hands-on learning that focuses on academic support, recreation and mentoring sessions. A main staple of the S.T.R.E.A.M. program is the “Shark Tank” curriculum. Shark tank is a student lead innovative class that focuses on the concepts of stem and oral presentation. An additional benefit of the program is the implementation of field trips, which serve as a valuable learning experience for students. The field trips are created to enhance student-learning goals and explore community resources through our unique partnerships
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Notice of Non-Discrimination HCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or other protected classes in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Robbin G. Ruth, Executive Director, Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669 757-727-2000.