Academic Support

Aspire, Invest, Make the Grade (AIM)

Focused learning time that emphasizes quality homework
Students work toward homework that is neat, complete, and turned in on time
Students apply the concept of effective effort towards school-day success, and practice time management and self-organization
Staff communicate with school-day teachers to identify students’ homework assignments and projects, upcoming tests and quizzes, opportunities for extra credit, and missing or make-up work

Academic League

Targeted support and enrichment for Math or English Language Arts, depending on school strategy
Hands-on curricula mapped to state standards and national common core standards

Impact on Students

“I became so much better in school and I’m surrounded by kids who really care about their education.”

CITIZEN SCHOOLS STUDENT
NEWARK, NJ
Principals Notice

“I noticed the students participating in Citizen Schools did much better academically than those who did not.“

PRINCIPAL
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
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