ABC EXCELS PROGRAM
ABCUSD Expanded Learning Program - After School
The ABC Unified School District offers the ABC EXCELS Programs at all elementary and middle schools, TK-8th grades, giving students a structured afternoon with homework time, hands-on learning activities and enrichment, and sports/recreation.
ABC EXCELS is made possible through the following funding sources:
- After School Education Safety (ASES) grant (free for students who attend ASES sites)
- Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (unduplicated pupils are free - English learners, foster youth, and low-income students)
- Family fees (for students who are not at ASES sites and are not considered unduplicated pupils)
The program focuses on four components:
- Nutritious Snack - Students will receive a snack each afternoon.
- Homework Support - Students will have structured time to complete homework assignments and get help when needed.
- Educational Enrichment - Students will have fun with hands-on learning activities, including social-emotional learning and Science, Technology, Engineering, Visual & Performing Arts, and Math projects.
- Physical Activity - Organized sports and team-building activities will be offered.
Days and Hours of Operation
ABC EXCELS operates after school each day when school is in session. The program ends between 6:00-6:15 pm for most schools; Melbourne Elementary ends at 6:25 pm. Elementary schools that start at 8:30 am or later offer a morning program beginning at 7:00 a.m. ABC EXCELS will not operate during holidays, non-student days, or during the fall, winter, and spring breaks.
ABC EXCELS operates after school each day when school is in session. The program ends between 6:00-6:15 pm for most schools; Melbourne Elementary ends at 6:25 pm. Elementary schools that start at 8:30 am or later offer a morning program beginning at 7:00 a.m. ABC EXCELS will not operate during holidays, non-student days, or during the fall, winter, and spring breaks.
ABC EXCELS Schools:
| Elementary Schools | Middle Schools | |
| Aloha Bragg Burbank Carver Cerritos Elliott Furguson Gonsalves Hawaiian |
Juarez Kennedy Leal Melbourne Niemes Nixon Palms Stowers Willow Wittmann |
Fedde
Carmenita
Haskell
Ross
Tetzlaff
|
Contact the ABCUSD Child Development office with any questions at (562) 229-7985.
How do I know if I qualify for free ABC EXCELS?
Your student qualifies if you meet one of the following:
1) Homeless and Foster Youth
2) Socio-economic status which is determined each year at enrollment (formally free & reduced lunch)
3) English Language Learner (identified upon enrollment in the district)
¿Cómo sé si califico para ABC EXCELS?
Su estudiante califica si cumple con uno de los siguientes:
1) Jovenes sin hogar y de crianza temporal
2) Estatus socioeconómico que se determina cada año en el momento de la inscripción (almuerzo formalmente gratuito y reducido)
3) Estudiante del idioma inglés (identificado al inscribirse en el distrito)
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