Propel Schools offers our Afterschool Program to all ages at our 13 charter schools at no cost to families. This program continues Monday through Thursday for 36 weeks with 8-12 total hours each week. That ends up being about an additional 360 hours of education and enrichment offered to our Propel scholars. Propel School's Afterschool Program aims to improve scholars' academic achievement, encourages healthy lifelong skills, provides resources, and builds an ongoing platform for scholars and families. Family activities are also available throughout the year. In addition, the Propel Advisory Board meets quarterly with community members, families, and staff. The Afterschool Action Team brings youth voices to Propel and throughout the state.
After completing their homework or working with a tutor, scholars participate in a variety of enrichment activities including:
Cooking skills
Science experiments
Literacy practices
Judo techniques
Music listening
Dancing activities
Physical education
Service-learning
College exploration
Career development
Propel Afterschool scholars enjoy dinner or a healthy snack funded by the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Propel Afterschool partners provide unique opportunities in science, literacy, and career exploration. Our partners include:
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
Boy Scouts of America, Laurel Highlands Council
Penn State Allegheny
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh
Adagio Health's
Reading is Fundamental
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
The Frick Pittsburgh
Giant Eagle
Irma Freeman Center for Imagination
SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
Community Kitchen Pittsburgh
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