Expanded Learning

To provide student centered, quality care programs during out-of-school hours to prepare college and career ready graduates.

To accomplish this mission, the Fresno Unified School District (FUSD) After School Program strives to:

• Provide opportunities for children to develop their skills.
• Support student academic achievement in literacy, math proficiency, and EL redesignation.
• Provide exposure to a wide variety of experiences.
• Help children develop their unique talents and abilities.
• Build character and leadership skills.
• Provide a safe environment.
• Increase motivation and connection to school.

Purpose

The FUSD After School Program provides homework support and enrichment programs for school-age children. Programs are staffed with qualified after school personnel.

Days of Operation

The FUSD After School Program operates SCHOOL DAYS ONLY. The program operates on a daily basis to coincide with the regular school calendar and operates from the end of the school day until 6:00 p.m. Students participating in the FUSD After School Program are required to participate in all the components of the program.

Program Components

The program components include:

• Healthy Snack
• Homework Support
• Academic Intervention (English Language Arts and Math)
• Physical Fitness
• Enrichment Activities

Enrollment

Families do not need to apply into the After School Program. All students from each of the school sites, from transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through sixth grade have an opportunity to participate in the After School Program if there is space available at each school site.

For more information, contact Expanded Learning Coordinator Walter Ramirez at (559) 385-4822.