EXCEL After School Learning Center Program

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About

The EXCEL (Expanding Children’s Eagerness to Learn) After School Learning Center Program is an extension of the regular school day. EXCEL will provide children with a planned program of cultural and recreational enrichment. This program, supervised by Decatur City School employees, will also provide children with homework assistance and other academic tutoring in a safe and secure environment.

The EXCEL Learning Center Program is funded by Decatur City Schools and a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This program is FREE of charge to parents, and will assist in strengthening the ties between the home and school and promote community involvement.

Hours of Operation

The EXCEL Learning Center will operate Monday through Thursday during regular school days. Children will go directly from their regular classroom to the EXCEL Program and will be dismissed at 5:30 p.m. EXCEL will follow the regular school calendar and will not be open holidays, half-days, snow days, or on any other day that school is not in session for a full day. It is the responsibility of the parent to make other arrangements for children on these days.

Sites

Leon Sheffield
Somerville Road
West Decatur

Motto

We Are...
EXcited 
Children
Eager to
Learn

EXCEL Pledge

"We are the future.
We are very special children with gifts
and talents to share.
Our words and actions show positive attitude,
excitement, and honesty.
We respect others, our community, and ourselves.
We will always EXCEL."

Contact Information

Several means of communication will be used to keep parents informed of EXCEL programs and activities. Information sheets will be distributed on a regular basis to inform parents of upcoming programs and activities. Notices will also be posted near the sign-out area describing any immediate information. An EXCEL website is available at www.ptc.dcs.edu/EXCEL/Index.htm Since all families are provided on-site internet and email capabilities at no charge, information can also be distributed electronically. The Decatur City Schools EXCEL Project Director, Sandra Calvin, will be available at 552-4393 from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. to answer questions or discuss concerns. Additionally, Ms. Calvin can be reached through her email address: scalvin@ss.dcs.edu.