It's not just "after school" at Life Academy!
At Life Academy, we realize that we need to connect with kids and get them excited about learning, every hour of the day. Our Extended Day Program (EDP) is designed to engage students in the learning process with support for academic classes as well as other programs which take place before, during and after school. These programs are sponsored and coordinated by our programming partner, Alternatives in Action.
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Alternatives in Action offers youth and their families a broad range of after school programming and school-linked services that prepare young people for success in college, career and community leadership.
Through our Community Programs, we partner with school staff, youth, parents and organizations to create powerful, real-world learning opportunities for over 200 high school youth in our "Six Pillars of Collaborative Programming". These include After School Community Projects, Academic Support and College Preparation, Career Development, Parent Engagement, Health and Wellness, and Cascading Leadership. We offer a place and supports that meet the needs of the whole child, from leadership to tutoring to physical check-ups.
As young people progress and grow, they may take on roles of greater influence in the school and co-lead programs with other youth. We became the Lead Agency of collaborative programming at Life Academy in Oakland, where we facilitated the development and implementation of a cohesive strategy for academic intervention, enrichment, and parental involvement. In large part because of our accomplishments at Life Academy, our youth take positive action that makes a difference in their school and their communities.
Our mission at Life Academy: In order to help Life Academy to dramatically interrupt patterns of injustice and inequity for under-served communities in Oakland, Alternatives in Action works with youth to realize their leadership potential and prepares them for college, career and community.
Through our Community Programs, we partner with school staff, youth, parents and organizations to create powerful, real-world learning opportunities for over 200 high school youth in our "Six Pillars of Collaborative Programming". These include After School Community Projects, Academic Support and College Preparation, Career Development, Parent Engagement, Health and Wellness, and Cascading Leadership. We offer a place and supports that meet the needs of the whole child, from leadership to tutoring to physical check-ups.
As young people progress and grow, they may take on roles of greater influence in the school and co-lead programs with other youth. We became the Lead Agency of collaborative programming at Life Academy in Oakland, where we facilitated the development and implementation of a cohesive strategy for academic intervention, enrichment, and parental involvement. In large part because of our accomplishments at Life Academy, our youth take positive action that makes a difference in their school and their communities.
Our mission at Life Academy: In order to help Life Academy to dramatically interrupt patterns of injustice and inequity for under-served communities in Oakland, Alternatives in Action works with youth to realize their leadership potential and prepares them for college, career and community.
Pablo Venturino: Director of Community Programs
email: pventurino@alternativesinaction.org
phone: (515) 535-7138
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phone: (515) 535-7138
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Current Programs: --------------------------------------------
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The Clinic Internship: Peer Health Educators Coach: Aly Bobulsky
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STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
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Introduction to College Writing
Coach: Eva Oliver
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Advanced Geometry: "Geometry Genius"
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Digital Journalism: The Real Life Tribune
Coach: Eva Oliver
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Academic Intervention and Support
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Boxing
Coach: Antonio Acosta
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Self-Defense
Coach: Steve Miller
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The Soccer Program: "Futball 4 Life"
Coach: Dania Cabello
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DREAM Act: "The Real Me" Movement
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Performing Arts: Rapid Fire Performance Club
Coach: Julio Magaña
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Visual Arts: Town Visionaries
Coach: Julio Magaña
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Young Women's Empowerment Group: "Real Ambitious Women" (RAW)
Coaches: Eva Oliver, Venus Mesui
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Young Men's Mentoring Program: "Be a Man"
Coach: Julio Magaña