The Jamison After-School Enrichment Program was begun in 1995 at the request of the Principal of Banneker
Elementary School, who saw a need for her students to have enrichment experiences beyond the regular school day. Since
that time, the program has served approximately 100 children each year, successfully encouraging and enhancing excellence
in academic performance in elementary and middle school students. With 21st Century funding, the program was able to
expand to two sites with several collaborating partners.
Face painting at Jamison
Model building at St. John
Our Purpose:
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The Jamison 21st
Century After-School Enrichment Program is an "academic" program. It offers an opportunity for your children
to get help to improve their performance in school, get help with homework and learn new life skills.
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The target audience
is African-American children attending St. Louis Public Schools Kingergarden through 8th Grade
Making caramel apples at St. John
Our Goal:
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To engage scholars
in a combination of curriculum and fun activities, to enrich and enhance the academic curriculum of the school day, to strengthen
academic performance, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.
Spoken Word at Jamison
Program Format:
Operates four days per week,
3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Structured classroom instruction in reading, math, science, social studies and the arts
Uses the Integrated Reading Curriculum of the Children's Defense Fund
Classes of 10 scholars facilitated by college students called
Intern Servant Leaders
Curriculum delivered in
three 12-week quarters, each within an academic theme
Quarterly celebration
of achievements
Academics supported by critical thinking games, Rites of Passage experience, entrepreneurial experience and
service learning projects
Monthly Parent Empowerment Workshops
Scholars at Jamison
Sponsors:Jamison Memorial Human Resource & Development Agency, Our Site Sponsor Partners, The Children's
Defense Fund and The Black Community Crusade for Children
