21st Century After-School Programs

Congratulations to Centre Middle School and Gaylesville School! They received a 3 year grant for a 21st Century program at their schools. This will allow them to provide after-school programs for students. Please contact the schools for more information!

With these additions, Cherokee County Schools now offer 21st Century programs at Cedar Bluff, Centre Middle, and Gaylesville.

21st Century
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21st Century locations: Cedar Bluff, Centre Middle School, and Gaylesville

The 21st CCLC after school program is located on the respective school's campus.  The Alabama State Department of Education sponsors the after school and summer program through the 21st Century grant. The 21st Century program has open enrollment and all students in the respective communities are welcome to participate.

Program Goals and Objectives

  • To provide students a safe, structured, and enriching environment to learn and play after school and/or during the summer
  • To provide opportunities for students of all ages to develop skills and explore a variety of interests
  • To provide students with homework help/academic assistance before & after school
  • To promote effective communication between families and schools
  • To reinforce parenting skills
  • To maintain and strengthen students’ reading, writing, and math skills
  • To further develop awareness of health and nutrition among parents and students
  • To increase collaboration among various local business, the schools, pertinent agencies, and the community
  • To effectively use facilities to give parents, teachers, students and community members the necessary resources, training, and information to strengthen the total community’s commitment to education and to engage in a partnership of life-long learning.

Admission Requirements

Any student properly enrolled at the site school during the current academic year may enroll in the before school, after school, and/or summer program at their respective school.  Only students enrolled in the program may attend.  Students may attend as many days per week as they choose.  Cherokee County 21stCCLC programs do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, national origin (ancestry), disability, in any of its activities or operations.