Bell
Mission:
BELL exists to dramatically increase the academic achievements, self-esteem and life opportunities of children living in low-income, urban communities.
Contact Information
Address: One Fordham Plaza, Suite 903, Bronx, NY 10458
Telephone: (718) 561-2181
Website: http://www.bellnational.org
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General Information
Type: After School, Homework Help and Tutoring, Summer Program
Target audience: Students, Parents
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BELL After School
Description: At BELL, learning doesn´t stop when school is over for the day. The BELL After School Program is a supplemental educational program designed to boost children´s academic and social achievements in a safe and supportive environment. In each of the last five years, every child entering BELL After School at the failing level advanced to a higher performance category. Last year, more than 80% achieved "proficient" or "advanced" levels in core skills.
BELL After School meets on weekdays for 2.5 hours per day at school-based sites. In the program, scholars receive a nutritious snack before certified teachers and highly trained university students deliver one hour of literacy tutoring to scholars in small groups. BELL staff use a skills-based, multi-cultural curriculum to help scholars learn core reading and writing skills. Following literacy is forty minutes of homework help, with an emphasis on math. Scholar-choice enrichment completes the day, and includes activities such as art, drama, dance and physical education. Special activities such as guest speakers and cultural presentations contribute to scholars´ healthy social development.
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BELL Summer
Description: BELL recognizes that one of the best strategies for impacting children´s achievements is to provide educational opportunities when they´re on summer vacation. That´s why we developed the BELL Accelerated Learning Summer Program (BELL Summer). In the program, scholars gain an average of five months grade-equivalent reading, writing and math skills.
BELL Summer is a full day, five day per week program. In the morning, scholars learn core reading, writing and math skills from a highly trained staff of professional teachers and teacher´s assistants. In the afternoon, scholars focus on strengthening social skills through daily enrichment activities like art, music, drama and dance. On Mentor Fridays, scholars learn from guest speakers and cultural presentations; visit museums and parks; and engage their community in service projects.
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