Bridge To Kindergarten | Project Grad Akron
Offers a literacy-based program that is designed to increase school readiness and parent involvement by preparing children for the transition to Kindergarten and supporting them in the first year. Provides year round programming starting in summer before entering Kindergarten. School year programming Includes Parents as Partners programming. School year programming includes Parent/Caregiver Workshops, Family Fun Nights, Breakfast and Educational Fun with Santa, Very Important Parent/Caregiver Breakfast, Bridge to First Grade dinner and informational event.
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Physical Address
1040 Copley Road, Buchtel Community Learning Center, Akron, OH 44320
Hours
Held year round beginning in the summer before entering Kindergarten. - Summer academy is held for three (3) weeks Monday through Friday from 8:15am to 1:15pm. - Held at Helen Arnold Community Learning Center and Robinson Community Learning Center. School year days and times vary by location. Call for details.
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Application process
Call the Project GRAD office or visit the website for more information and to enroll.
Fee
No fee.
Eligibility
Serves students entering Kindergarten in the Akron Public Schools. Students in the Buchtel or East Clusters (including Crouse, Helen Arnold, Schumacher, Barber, Mason, David Hill, Robinson, and Seiberling Community Learning Centers) have priority enrollment.
Languages
Utilizes language interpretation services.
Service area
Akron, Ohio
Agency info
Project Grad Akron
Serves as a community-based nonprofit organization whose goal is improving the success of urban school students to academically achieve, graduate from high school, enter college, and complete a college education. Note: Part of the Youth Success Summit (formerly OSTN).