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Program Name: Beyond the Bell Program Abstract
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Sumter County is a rural, high-poverty community where students need increased access to quality education, academic support, and cultural enrichment opportunities. Beyond the Bell, funded through the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant, targets students in grades 7–12 who need additional academic support, youth development, student engagement, and family engagement opportunities.
The program provides academic enrichment and remediation in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, Georgia Milestones test preparation, career exploration, and project-based learning. Afterschool programming operates Monday–Thursday for a minimum of 12 hours per week over 28 weeks, while summer programming operates Monday–Friday during June and includes weekly educational field trips.
Through partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, Beyond the Bell expands students' educational, social, and cultural experiences while supporting improved outcomes for students and families throughout Sumter County.