21st Century Community Learning Centers

Parent Activities and Meetings 2021-2022

  • Parent meetings will be held virtually and in person this school year to accommodate all of our families. 

     Join Parent Meetings Online

    • August 19th 6 pm -  Welcome and Important Info   
    • September 30th 6pm - Understanding District, School, and 21st CCLC Expectations - Includes a Take Home Folder
    • October 14th 6pm Computer Literacy 
    • January 13th 6p,  -  A History of the Keys - Free Family Field Trip to the Custom's House
    • February 17th 6pm -  The Keys Environment - Includes a Take Home Folder
    • April 28th 6pm - Connecting with Mental Health/Community Resources - Includes a Take Home Folder
    • May 25th 6pm - Summer Information Night

    ADVISORY MEETING DATES:

    • 21st CCLC Advisory Meetings start at 6pm (childcare is provided for in person meetings)
    • Advisory 1 - November 4th
    • Advisory 2 - March 10th 

    For All Parent Meetings and Events Use the Google Link to attend virtually:  Join Parent Meetings Online

    21st CCLC Students

    Afterschool and Summer Program Purpose:

    • provide opportunities during non-school hours for academic enrichment, including providing tutorial services to help students, particularly students who attend low-performing schools, to meet the challenging State academic standards;
    • offer students a broad array of additional services, programs and activities during non-school hours such as youth development activities, service learning, counseling programs, arts, music, physical fitness and wellness programs, technology education programs, environmental literacy programs, mathematics, science, and History and Culture of the Keys;
    • offer families of students served by community learning centers opportunities for active and meaningful engagement in their children’s education, including opportunities for literacy and related educational development.

    Target Students 

    • Students needing additional tutoring services to boost academic achievement
    • Students scoring red in STAR
    • Students recommended by Teachers

    Target Schools

    • Targets students attending schools eligible for Title I School-Wide Program services and/or schools with at least 40% of the student body receiving free and reduced-price lunch.

    Keys to Success 2020-2025 Grant Narrative

    Follow the link above to read the full grant. 

    For Questions about the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant, please contact:

    Elizabeth Hogan, Elizabeth.hogan@keysschools.com

21st Century Summer 2022

  • Keys to Success at Gerald Adams Elementary
    5855 College Rd
    Key West, FL 33040

    Summer Program Hours 

    Monday Through Friday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM - 21st Century Summer begins June 8th and ends July 20th - No School July 4th 

    Summer Program Description

    The 21st CCLC Summer program provides supplemental instruction and support to students at Gerald Adams Elementary and eligible Private School Students. 21st CCLC Summer provides opportunities for personal enrichment on top of academic instruction. 

    Summer Program Purpose 

    • provide opportunities during summer hours for academic enrichment and personal enrichment 
    • offer students a broad array of additional services, programs and activities during summer hours, such as youth development activities, service learning, Keys Culture, Keys History, Keys Arts, Keys Music, physical fitness and wellness programs, technology education programs, financial literacy programs, environmental literacy programs, mathematics, and science that are designed to reinforce and complement the regular academic program of participating students; and
    • offer families of students served by community learning centers opportunities for active and meaningful engagement in their children’s education, including opportunities for literacy and related educational development plus resources for mental health and wellness.

    Target Students 

    • Gerald Adams Elementary students needing additional instruction to meet standards and or third grade promotion
    • Students scoring red or intervention in the STAR progress monitoring program which is conducted three times per school year
    • Students recommended by Teachers and school administration including Private School Students 
    • Priority for students affected by Homelessness 

    Target Schools

    • Targets students attending schools eligible for Title I School-Wide Program services and/or schools with at least 40% of the student body receiving free and reduced-price lunch
    • Private schools in the program area 

    Important 21st Century Information

    21st CCLC Students STEM Attendance

    Attendance is mandatory for all registered students. However, exceptions will be made based on parent communication. The 21st Century is not a drop in program and students are expected to attend from start to finish each program day. If your student is experiencing any symptoms of an illness, please notify Coach Henriquez, and keep your student at home. 

    Behavior

    Good behavior is expected in the afterschool program as the program is a privilege. If issues arise and are re-occurring; dismissal from the program may result.