After-School Programs

BCP sponsors two community-based and four school-based after school centers throughout Burke County to serve high-risk students grades 1 to 12. Two programs, Noah's Ark and Gough, are located in remote communities making them accessible for students living in rural outlying towns. The after-school programs at SGA, Blakeney and Waynesboro Primary offer homework assistance, recreational activities and daily snacks. Approximately 90 students are served.
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AmeriCorps Reading Tutorial

Students in grades K-5 at Waynesboro Primary, Blakeney Elementary and SGA Elementary receive daily tutoring from AmeriCorps members. Members are recruited and paired with students with low-level reading scores. AmeriCorps members serve in-school, after-school, weekends and summers. Approximately 65 students are served.
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AmericaReads Tutorial

Students in grades K-5 at Blakeney and SGA are paired with individual reading tutors to help improve their reading levels. Tutors are recruited from the community and work with students in school on a weekly basis. Approximately 50 students are served.
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FutureForce Teen Leadership

Middle School, High School and Alternative School students participate in a leadership initiative that promotes positive social values. Youth also attend summer leadership training programs. The three phases of FutureForce are the weekly leadership class, the summer youth leadership training workshops and the step and drama teams. Approximately 65 students are served.
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Mentoring

In all the Burke County Public Schools, students are matched with individual, class or group mentors who serve as an adult friend or community partner to the students. Mentors are trained and commit to spend at least 30 minutes per week with students. Approximately 100 students are served.
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Parenting Programs

Parents Assuring Student Success (PASSport to Success) is a curriculum that equips parents with the tools they need to better support their children in school. Parents As Teachers (PAT) teaches parents to be their child's first teacher. Both curriculums deal with teaching life skills and prevention.
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Project CHANGE Evening School

BCP provides students the opportunity to attend night school to get back on track for graduation. We provide tuition assistance so that students may attend the evening school that the public school system offers. Approximately 50 students are served.
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Sight For Students

BCP provides coupons to students who do not have access to Medicaid or Peachcare and those whose family meets the sliding scale of income requirements. The coupons are redeemable at area doctors for eye exams and glasses. Approximately 50 students are served.
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Summer Leadership Camp

Middle and High School students participate in a 2 week camp that focuses on building self-esteem, leadership skills, community involvement, personal accountability and critical thinking skills. Approximately 60 students are served.
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Summer Reading Camp

Students in grades 1-5 attend an 8 week theme-focused reading program during the summer. The program includes daily reading instruction, recreation, arts and crafts, field trips and lunch. Approximately 30 students are served.
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WISE GUYS

WISE GUYS is a program designed to prevent adolescent pregnancy. Its major goal is to teach young men between the ages of 10 and 19 about abstinence, character education, and other challenges males face in today's society. We want our participants to develop the skills necessary that will result in a positive life option. The program is held at Burke County Middle School, Burke County High School and Burke County Alternative School and has served 152 male students.
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