After Class Enrichment ™ (ACE)

Extending Learning, Enriching Lives, Empowering Communities

What is ACE?

After school programs conveniently located on campus

Up to four 8-week terms offered each year

Classes that extend learning beyond the regular school day

Variety of classes including homework club, performing and visual arts, academic, & sports

Instructors that provide mentorship and guidance to youth

A program guided by staff who have advanced degrees in education and 15+ years of experience working with students

Where is ACE located?

Three schools in SJUSD: Bachrodt Charter Academy, Hoover Middle School, River Glen

All schools have SEI and TWBI programs (visit to learn more)

School populations include many first generation, lower SES families

What can ACE offer EDCO students?

An opportunity to work at various schools with multiple grade levels K-8

Experience mentoring and counseling students through enrichment classes

Serve as lead instructor or assistant in existing class or propose your own class

Connections to teachers and counselors in various school districts

How to apply:

  • Send a resume and letter of interest indicating which class(es) you would like to lead or assist with to
  • Indicate in your letter your availability Monday-Friday during the hours of 1:30-5:00pm
  • Indicate which school(s) and grade level(s) that are of interest
  • Placement will be contingent upon attending a one hour training and completing the participation requirements through SJUSD

Schedule (8 Week Terms):

Monday, January 11 – Friday, March 11, 2016 (skipping February 15-19) (BCA)

Monday, January 18 – Friday, March 18, 2016 (skipping February 15-19) (HMS and RG)

Monday, March 14 – Friday, May 13, 2016 (skipping April 11-15) (BCA)

Monday, March 21 – Friday, May 20, 2016 (skipping April 11-15) (HMS and RG)

Times:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 3:15-4:30pm; Tuesdays 2:15-3:30pm or 1:45-3:00pm

Types of Classes:

Academic: Chess, Homework Club, Leadership, Mad Science, Minecraft, Newspaper

Performing Arts: Choir, Drama, Folklorico, Hip Hop, Tap & Ballet, Theater

Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Martial Arts, Self-Defense, Soccer, Swimming, Zumba

Visual Arts: Arte en espanol, Artistic Discovery (SJ Museum of Art)

About ACE Staff:

Greg Wolcott(Ed.D.) has worked in a variety of educational settings and has formal training in educational administration. For the past 15 years, he has worked as a college administrator, faculty member, and educational consultant, as well as volunteering as a youth soccer and basketball coach in various leagues. (B.S. Education; B.A. English; M.Ed. College Personnel; Ed.D. International and Multicultural Education)

Heidi Wolcott(M.Ed.) has worked in higher education as well as nonprofit administration, fundraising, and corporate partnership development. She has formal training in elementary and higher education, and ran her own swim school for children. Heidi has served as an officer in the PTA and spear headed several school initiatives, and now serves as the School Librarian at Bachrodt Charter Academy in SJUSD. (B.S. Elementary Education; M.Ed. College Student Personnel)

Questions? Call 408-209-2485 or email

Greg and Heidi Wolcott, Founders

After Class Enrichment ™ (ACE)

2050 Gateway Place, Suite 100-171

San José, CA 95110