Extended Day Learning & VOICES in the CITY

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City High School joined forces with our community partner VOICES to create a comprehensive full-day experience for City High School students throughout the school year. The Extended Day programming builds on the rich history of collaboration between City High School and VOICES (working together since 2003!) and our shared mission to engage Tucson’s youth in their communities.

Extended Day program highlights include:

    • VOICES in the CITY! workshops series for all students – click here to view view the current workshop selections
    • Afterschool Enrichment Activities, including 21st-century documentary arts programs focusing on media literacy, culinary arts, darkroom photography, gardening, and more
    • Morning Tutoring before school from 7:45-8:45 a.m. – Monday through Friday – in core subject areas with highly qualified instructors
    • Breakfast served daily 8:15-8:45 a.m., free to all participants in morning tutoring sessions
    • Morning Office Hours daily 8:30-9:00 a.m. with all City High School teachers
    • Afternoon snacks are served Monday-Thursday, free to all participants in after-school programs
    • Monthly Family Pizza Nights for parents, students, and other family members
    • Summer Bridge Program for all incoming 9th grade students
    • Nature outings for students and families with Ironwood Tree Experience
    • College-readiness field trips to University of Arizona and Pima Community College for students and families

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Extended Day experience at City High School is funded primarily by the U.S. Department of Education’s 21st Century Community Learning C

enter (CCLC) grant program. City High School received the competitive 21st CCLC grant in July 2010. This is a multi-year grant, providing approximately $500,000 over 5 years.

Krista Niles is the Director of VOICES & Extended Day Learning at City High School. She can be reached via email at kristan@cityhighschool.org.

 

Don’t leave this page without watching this student-produced video below to learn more about the VOICES mission.


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