Welcome to Sunshine Middle School!
By: Elizabeth, Kayla, Kate, and Humphrey
Statement of Need
Sunshine Middle School, grades 6-8, supports approximately 425 students each year.
Students struggle with their reading writing performances
At Sunshine Middle School 75% return to their homes with no supervision because of guardian's work schedules
83 % of students are enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program.
Our after school program wants to fulfill their nutritional needs.
About our Program
Sunshine Middle School’s Reach for the Sky Club’s ultimate goal is to raise the reading and writing level by 1 to 2 grade levels by the end of the school year. We also want to improve social development and encourage respect in the school classrooms.
The after school program will be guided by two program coordinators, regular staff and volunteers from the University of California Berkeley’s teacher education program.
The after school program will run after school from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM.
- Snack
- Writing Activities
- Counselor Visits
- Dinner/Reading Time
Actions
Addressing the Issues:
Reading
- Book Bundle List (10-20 books each semester)
- Library Visits
- Volunteers assist students with reading during dinner time
- $30 Scholastic Book Fair gift card
Writing Exercises
- Journal Writing
- Group Free-Writes
- Blogging
- Texting
- Emailing
- Ipad Apps (The World Creativity Kit, The Right Word, Writing Challenge)
Social Development
- Guidance Counselor (bullying, sexual orientation, cultural differences etc.)
Budget
First year cost: $674,000
Every year after: $663,000
- Ipads
- Gift Cards
- Food
- Coordinators
- Staff
- Resources