After School Programs: I
A Parent's Perspective
This project is a collaboration between Saint Peter’s College and the Learning Community Charter School.
Research Team: Janice Davis, Tamel Hunt, Kristina Micu, Nyesha Scott
General Administrator: Caryn Rogoff
What is a Charter School
- Kindergarten to 8th Grade
- Run by a nonprofit, public Organization
- laws vary in each state
Middle School: After School Program
Research and Focus Groups:
- Students
- Parents
- Teachers
Our Focus:
- Basketball Team
- Art Club
- Environmental Club
- Science Club
- Study Hall
- Yearbook Club
- Play Production Club
- Dance Team
- Web Club
Research Methods
- Interactions and Trips
- Surveys and Questionaires
- Brainstorm
- Focus Groups and Interviews
Preliminary Findings: What Parents Have to Say
Parents Whose Children Participate:
- Cost Factor
- Safe Environment
- Enhances Social Skills
- Children's Interest
- Staffing Issues
Parents Whose Children Don't Participate:
- Other Interests
- Child Care
- Cost Factors
- Gender and Activities
- Diversity and History
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