Spring Valley Elementary School After School Community Enrichment

Jae Posadas
After School Community Enrichment Coordinator

The purpose of the Spring Valley Elementary School After School Community Enrichment (ACE) program is to help Spring Valley students become more well–rounded individuals. While academic achievement is extremely important, but it is not the only goal of this program. Every day, participants complete homework and are exposed to new and challenging experience through enrichment activities. Youth learn how to better interact with one another by participating in various enrichment activities ranging from art to sports.
The Spring Valley’s ACE program is open to teacher–recommended (Spring Valley students) in grades K-5.

It starts in mid-September and goes until late–May or early–June. The exact starting dates change each year, but it usually begins by mid–September. The program runs on a daily basis (Monday – Friday) from 2:40p.m. – 5:40p.m. with a few exceptions for holidays and professional development.

The program is located in Spring Valley Elementary School. Room 22 is a designated ACE space; the program’s spaces are classrooms that are shared with generous, regular school day teachers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get into the program?

Participants must be recommended by their school day teachers in order to be accepted into the program.

Is the program year-round?

No, the program runs only during the school year. If you would like to find programming for your child in the summer, check out CBC's summer program.

When was your program first started?

The Spring Valley ACE program began in the 2001-2002 school year.

How did your program start?

Spring Valley received extra funds from state grant SB-1756. The
School approached CBC with these funds to start an after school program.

Who helped develop this program?

The site coordinator, principal, and lead teacher shape the program with assistance from program leaders, teachers, school secretary, custodian, and participants. The entire school staff is very helpful in supporting the program to the fullest.

What are some of your program's challenges and successes?

A recent challenge our program has faced is the bus pick-up time. We
Have been used to it picking up later and are still adjusting to less enrichment time for some of our participants. The biggest challenge to overcome is the amount of program time we have, there's never enough!

The program is popular among school students and parents. We have a waiting list each year for prospective participants who would like to join the program. Our staff is of the highest quality and has been consistent over the past two years.