Extended Day is an after school program which provides 100 students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade extended help in developing reading and math skills. Students in grades 3 through 8 have the opportunity to receive extra preparation for the CMT's.

The day begins with an afternoon snack, and then the children accepted to the program begin their academic session. The academic session will run from 2:45 pm until 3:30 pm. During this time, students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd will continue working on reading and math skills. Students in grades 3 through 8 will utilize CMT Rally, and the Journey to Success curriculum.

Students will have the opportunity to be a part of 2 studio workshops per session with a local artist. The workshops include activities in drama, martial arts, hip-hop dance, drill team, yoga, graphic art, vocal lessons, drumming, puppetry, and stage crafting.

The Extended Day program runs Monday through Thursday from 2:30 pm until 4:30 pm. The program has 3 sessions; one 10 week session and two 11 week sessions. When a new session begins the students are placed into 2 new activities so that they aren’t repeating the same activity throughout the year.

For more information, please contact Josie Cotto
Phone # 695-4145
Email: cottj001@hartfordschools.org


Program Purpose
PEAC is an academic enrichment and mentoring program. It is a partnership between Hartford Public School, Our Piece of the Pie and Northeast Utilities/CL&P. It is a collaboration to improve the literacy skill development of children at risk for low academic achievement at Richard J. Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts.

The PEAC program is for students in grades K-3rd and it focuses on the following:
P= Parental Involvement
E= Etiquette
A= Academic Enrichment
C= Character Development

Reading tutors/school days
Hartford AmeriCorps members provide tutoring sessions to students who are referred for academic support.  The Kinsella students that are experiencing difficulties learning to read will receive daily one on one tutoring designed to reinforce classroom instruction. These services are performed during school hours providing intensive reading support.

After school tutoring
The focus of the after school tutoring is on reading, enhanced by other extra curricular and character education components. Four Kinsella teachers direct these activities for the students who have been referred to the program. Hartford AmeriCorps members provide support.

Mentor Program
Employees from Northeast Utilities, Connecticut Light and Power, and other community partners serve as mentors to the Kinsella students that participate in the PEAC Program. Mentors meet with the students one hour per week, assisting students with reading while developing relationships through role modeling.

Please contact Irina Vassatt-Brites with any questions
695-4192
Vassi001@hartfordschools.org