The adjustment to life in America is extremely difficult for refugee children. These children have come to the United States after escaping war and persecution in their countries. During the first few years in the U.S., the children must learn English, adapt to a new environment and work to catch up with their classmates in school. Often, refugee children experience challenges, having never attended school or having experienced gaps in their education due to violence and dislocation.
Our after-school program caters to children from kindergarten through eighth (K – 8th) grade because we offer them to underprivileged families. We believe that underprivileged children should have the opportunity to advance themselves by having a good education. Studies have shown that children with after-school tutorials are more likely to improve their grades than those who do not. We have proof of some of our clients, who have moved their grades up one to two levels over a three-month period.
Students in our ASP program participate in:
- homework sessions
- Math and Science
- reading and writing
- arts and music
- games and sports
- computer exploration
- literacy activities
- other extra-curricular activities promote art and culture, and teamwork.