“Providing an inspiring academic, recreational, and
social experience which empowers students to reach their
highest potential.”
Program Mission and Goals
MISSION
To provide an inspiring academic, recreational, and social experience that
empowers students to reach their highest potential.
Beyond the Bell Overview
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Program runs first day of school to
last day of school.
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Schools Served
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Hours: Bell Release to 6pm,
Monday through Friday
4 elementary schools
1 middle school
Over 350 students participate daily
Program is a collaboration
between the City of Mountain View
and the Mountain View Whisman
School District.
What does BTB provide?
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Positive activities for youth in a safe environment
Trained staff to be mentors and role models
Nutritious snack every school day
Homework Assistance
Recreation Activities
Technology
Special Events & Guest Speakers
Field Trips
Integrates Developmental Assets
BTB Staffing
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Staffing model establishes a
cohesive work group at each
program site
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Joint staff training 4-5 times per
year
Program site staff meetings on
monthly or twice monthly basis
Additional trainings offered by
California School Age
Consortium
Homework Assistance
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Trained staff rotating amongst students to
help with homework
Reading
Educational Activities
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Games
Enrichment Activities
Technology
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Educational websites
Typing programs
Educational Games
Recreation
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Physical Fitness
Age-Appropriate Games
Health and Wellness
Sports
Arts & Crafts
Tournaments
Special Events
Enrichment
Special Events
World Cup Soccer
American Red Cross
Flag Football
Tournament
What Participants are Saying
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“I can now finish my homework before I go
home”. – Theuerkauf Student
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“I like BTB because I get to spend more time
with my friends, get help with homework,
and I get to play sports”.
– Crittenden Middle School Student
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“When we type, it helps a lot. I have
improved in my typing”. – Monta Loma student
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“It helps me get organized after school and
makes me be in a better mood”. – Crittenden
Middle School Student
Who attends Beyond the Bell?
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66% of our students are English Language Learners
80% of our students are on Free or Reduced Lunch
Ethnic Breakdown
Latino
74%
Caucasian
10%
Asian / Pacific Islander 7%
African-American
6%
Decline to State
3%
Beyond the Bell Data
3.50
3.40
3.30
CST Scores
Language Arts CST Scores
3.20
3.10
3.00
2.93
2.90
2.80
2.70
2.70
2.60
2.50
Lang Arts 06-07
Scoring:
1 = Far Below Basic
2 = Below Basic
3 = Basic
4 = Proficient
5 = Advanced
Beyond the Bell Data
3.50
3.40
3.30
CST Scores
Mathematics
CST Scores
3.20
3.08
3.10
3.00
2.94
2.90
2.80
2.70
2.60
2.50
Math 06-07
1Math 07-08
Scoring:
1 = Far Below Basic
2 = Below Basic
3 = Basic
4 = Proficient
5 = Advanced
RECOGNITION
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In the spring of 2008, the
California School Age
Consortium (CALSAC)
named BTB at Crittenden
Middle School a “Model
Program.”
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CALSAC conference
attendees from California,
Nevada and Canada visited
the program as part of a
tour of model programs.
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BTB Future
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Increase parent involvement
Increase Guest Speakers on campus
Improve enrichment activities
Implement a Leadership Program at the middle school
level
Fully implement 100 Book Challenge
Increase volunteer opportunities
How can volunteers help?
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Work one-on-one with a student.
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Providing individual homework help.
One on one reading.
Playing educational games.