Beyond the Bell Branch (BTB) Youth
Services Plus (YS Plus) Program is a provider of comprehensive after
school program services, comprised of three major components (Academic
Assistance, Recreation and Enrichment).
Each YS Plus Program provides a
unique, wholesome experience for students at participating middle school
sites. It provides an exciting after school enrichment program in a
safe, well-supervised environment that engages and encourages students
to achieve their greatest potential.
The YS Plus Program features the following three major components on a daily basis:
ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE
In support of the LAUSD
Superintendent’s goals, trained personnel provide participants with
academic assistance that span the curriculum. Daily lessons that engage
children in activities that support academic achievement beyond the
regular school day are planned, and educational support materials that
are age-appropriate and designed to enhance student learning are
provided at each YS Plus Program site. Library books, recreational
reading materials, literacy kits, and other materials are provided to
enhance student performance in reading, math, science, and social
studies.
RECREATION
Daily recreation instruction and
activities that engage students and reinforce the Physical Education
curriculum are provided. Multicultural activities, rhythmic activities,
team activities, skill games, cooperative games, and quiet games are
provided on a daily basis. Successful participation in these activities
promote the development of a positive self-image, physical fitness,
body awareness, sportsmanship, leadership skills, team work, character
building, cooperative social skills, and a desire to make recreation an
integral and important part of their daily lives.
ENRICHMENT
Planned enrichment activities are the
centerpiece of the YS Plus Program. Students eagerly participate in
these very special enrichment activities conducted by traveling
enrichment programs staff or site personnel 40 minutes daily. These
special and unique programs stimulate students to explore new horizons,
expand creativity, experience different cultures, broaden their base of
knowledge, and increase their repertoire of learned skills.
Day trip and other excursions are planned to enhance and support the daily program operations.
