ZENITH LEARNING. After School Program ZENITH LEARNING 9303 WEST SAM HOUSTON PKWY. S. SUITE 155 HOUSTON, TX

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1 ZENITH LEARNING After School Program ZENITH LEARNING 9303 WEST SAM HOUSTON PKWY. S. SUITE 155 HOUSTON, TX

2 About Zenith Learning Mission Statement The mission of Zenith Learning is to provide high quality after school care and enrichment classes while offering social, academic, and cultural learning opportunities that promote the social, physical, intellectual, and emotional development of children and youth in a safe, supportive, and structured environment. About Us Zenith Learning (ZL), a non-profit organization which operates in the State of Texas, serves families with children in grades PreK-12 by providing safe, enjoyable and affordable after school care and programs. Children are served a snack each day and participate in a variety of age-appropriate, play-oriented activities, including games, sports, arts and crafts, drama, cooking, music, science experiments, special events and more! The program is licensed by the Texas Family and Protective Services. ZL follows the Schools' calendar and does not operate when schools are closed. ZL may offer summer school activities at some campuses. Zenith Learning Program About Zenith Learning 1

3 Visiting a Site Parents are welcome to visit and observe the program at any time. Because staff is actively involved with children during program hours, scheduling a time to talk with the Site Director or Program Director is recommended. Staff ZL staff members are well-qualified specialists who have a sincere interest in children and are committed to providing a warm, supportive environment to enhance the child's self-image. Staff members receive training in First Aid, Child Abuse Recognition and Prevention and the Management of Communicable Diseases. They are also required to complete 15 hours of additional training each school year. Each staff member is required to submit references and an affidavit. A criminal record check is performed on each employee. Ratios Our typical after care student-to-staff ratio is 20:1. This ratio varies for enrichment classes. Zenith Learning Program About Zenith Learning 2

4 Program Goals To provide a flexible, developmentally-appropriate play and success-oriented curriculum which complements the home and school by encouraging physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth and positive feelings of self-worth of students in a group setting. To provide a warm, secure environment designed to encourage decision-making, problem solving, individual expression, and freedom within limits, where children can respect and enjoy each other. To provide a competent and caring professional staff who understand and meet the needs of the children. To provide frequent and open communication with parents; this provides support and encourages involvement. To provide a safe environment for children of working parents, To support healthy behavior and physical well-being, To provide a positive environment designed to enhance a child's self-concept, To promote educational pursuits, To support the exploration of interests and the development of skills and creativity, To give working parents peace of mind, and To promote respect and appreciation for diversity. Zenith Learning Program About Zenith Learning 3

5 After School Care Homework Help This class provides time for students to work on their homework. Students can work on both daily homework and long-term projects. Staff is available to answer questions and help students get started on their homework, but this is not a tutoring session. Arts & Crafts Art History and Fine Arts mediums are used to develop projects and encourage the children s creativity. While they are exploring color, texture, shapes, and different types of materials, they are learning to freely express their feelings and ideas through art. Board Games & Manipulatives Gives children the opportunity to expand hand-eye coordination and develop their problem solving skills. Zenith Learning Program After School Care 4

6 Science & Computer Students have access to computers with adult supervision and hands-on projects which stimulate their curiosity about life and nature. Gym/Outdoor Time After being in a structured environment all day, time is given to the children to release energy through organized games and free play. Zenith Learning Program After School Care 5

7 Enrichment Classes Martial Arts Students develop self-discipline and respect while learning the basics of the martial arts Tae Kwon Do and/or Kung Fu. They are taught the requirements to promote them to the next belt level in a traditional manner, with particular emphasis on mental as well as physical training. (K-8, beginners have white or orange belts, intermediate students have yellow belts and above) Musical Instruments Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of music (note reading, rhythm, theory, technique and practice discipline) using the guitar, violin, or keyboard as a mechanism for study. Students will participate in class demonstration and group assignments. Students will be assigned numerous weekly assignments, and will be expected to practice. Zenith Learning Program Enrichment Classes 6

8 Zumba Fitness Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of dance with songs kids love. This includes warm-up, movement and a cool down. Zumba fitness classes increase focus and selfconfidence, boost metabolism and improve coordination. Students should wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing that is easy to move in and gym shoes. Lego Introduction to Robotics BUILDING BRAINS uses LEGO Duplo and K NEX educational kits to BUILD math and science skills. K NEX pieces are rounded, spiked, corrugated, grooved, hollow, and can be engineered into any design idea. Students will BUILD simple machines that really work, using gears, levers and pulleys, while BUILDING fine motor skills and confidence. Zenith Learning Program Enrichment Classes 7

9 Lego I & II Basic Robotics Learn to build simple machines using gears, levers and pulleys and then motorize these machines using LEGO and K'NEX educational kits and curriculum while building math and science skills. Students will be learning how to apply engineering principles to everything they build. Students will understand how a machine works and understand how to manipulate it to go faster or slower. Fine motor skills, critical thinking skills; imagination and confidence will increase in this fun-filled class. Robotics Working in teams, we ll teach you how to design, build and test remote controlled miniature robots. Your robot will compete with other robots. All necessary materials, including motors, gears, pulleys, wheels and axles, and microcomputers will be available for student use. It will be up to you and your teammates to put them all together in original ways to make your robot do what you want it to. Zenith Learning Program Enrichment Classes 8

10 Soccer Zenith soccer club is offering weekly classes filled with a variety of fun and ageappropriate games for children in Kindergarten and up. Our curriculum is professionally designed to help develop motor skills, promote physical fitness, and create self-confidence in young children as they play and participate in class. Although we typically promote a non-competitive environment for our younger age groups, students in our older age categories will experience a more challenging and competitive structure as they become proficient in the fundamentals of soccer. Gardening Students will enjoy a fun, hands-on science and nutrition activity by learning about and growing their own plants. They will also enjoy creative art activities such as decorating pots and making their own planters. They will practice literacy, explore the scientific process, and hone math and art skills by keeping a garden journal in which they sketch and describe plants, chart their growth, and make predictions about future growth. They will learn about testing soil and using a rain gauge and what the results mean for a garden. These activities will help them build a love of nature, make good food choices, add some hands-on experiential learning to their classroom science lessons, and stimulate social interaction. Zenith Learning Program Enrichment Classes 9

11 Board Games Let s make learning exciting and fun for children! Playing board games will help them develop cognitive and motor skills. Board games are a great way to introduce new skills such as matching, sorting, memory and counting. Games include strategy games such as Monopoly, Clue, Yahtzee, Scrabble, etc... Ballet This class is an introduction to ballet, the language of dance. Children will explore movement and begin to learn names and specific movements. Children are exposed to the structure of a ballet class in a way that is both fun and developmentally appropriate. Children learn the importance of warming up, cooling down and performing, as they will develop more challenging and sophisticated movements in the classical dance vocabulary. Dancers should wear tights, leotards and ballet slippers. Zenith Learning Program Enrichment Classes 10

12 Tutoring Zenith Learning prides itself on its outstanding Math, Reading and Writing program. Starting with a preliminary exam that accesses a student s strengths and weaknesses, Zenith Learning is able to measure each student s current academic level while designing a tutoring program that would better highlight the student s needs with our worksheets and expert tutors, you will be able to master the subject you study. We will make sure that every single question is understood. Zenith Learning offers sessions for the subjects Math and Reading. Our tutors will help you in class related assignments, as well as test preparation for STAAR or SAT/PSAT tests, depending on your needs. Zenith Learning Program Tutoring 11

13 Zenith Locations Administrative Office Address: 9303 W Sam Houston Pkwy. S, Suite 155, Houston, TX Phone: Fax: admin@zenithlerarning.org Zenith Learning serves 25 different locations throughout Texas in Houston, Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth and San Antonio. Zenith Learning Program Locations 12

14 Sample Schedules Zenith Learning After School Program Sample Schedule 1 Time\Day 3:00-3:30 PM MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Pick Up and Snack Pick Up and Snack Pick Up and Snack Pick Up and Snack Pick Up and Snack 3:30-4:30 PM Martial Arts Arts and Crafts Lego Martial Arts Scrapbooking After School Care* After School Care After School Care After School Care After School Care 4:45-5:45 PM Musical Instruments Gardening Zumba Fitness 3D Game Creation Cooking 5:45-6:00 PM After School Care After School Care After School Care After School Care After School Care *After School Care includes homework help, art and crafts, board games and manipulative, computer, gym and outdoor time. Zenith Learning After School Program Sample Schedule 2 Time\Day MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Martial Arts Lego Martial Arts Ballet Musical Instruments 3:00-4:00 PM Chess Foreign Language Board Games Zumba Gardening Scrapbooking Jewelry Design Cooking Soccer 3D Game Creation 4:00-6:00 pm After School Care After School Care *After School Care includes homework help, art and crafts, board games and manipulative, computer, gym and outdoor time. Zenith Learning Program Sample Schedules 13