The AE program is here to better your education. There are tutors available for any assistance you may need. If there is one subject that you need help in or just some extra practice please feel free to let CYC staff know.

In this handbook is also a student information sheet. The purpose of the sheet is for you to share your child’s academic strengths and weaknesses. If there is any other additional information we should be aware of, please make note of it. Please return to the instructor before students can be admitted into the AE program.

TIMES: The classroom is available from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. We encourage all students to take advantage of this room.

Note: Extended hours for high school students occur as necessary based on need, schedule and staff availability.

CYC is a place for youth to learn and train in athletics. In addition to offering ten sports, CYC has two fully equipped and staffed Academic Excellence rooms, one for students from kindergarten through 6^th grade and one for 7th to 12th grade students. Our objective is to help student athletes be successful in the classroom by providing a safe and quiet environment in which to study and learn. CYC staff stresses the importance of education on a consistent, supportive and daily basis. We have computers, work spaces and tutors on staff to assist students who need help.

We expect all of our students to follow these rules and procedures at all times in order to maintain a safe, productive and fun learning environment. If at any time a student fails to follow the rules, they are subject to one or more of the following consequences: loss of computer or other special privileges, student asked to leave the room for a day or other set time, parents being called or student being sent to Campus Manager for further disciplinary action.

1. All students must sign in immediately after coming into the room.
2. No students under the age of six are allowed without parent.
3. Cell phones are not to be used in these rooms at anytime. Cell phones need to be on silent, and when a call or text must be made, please leave the room.
4. Backpacks, sports bags and other equipment that is not needed for homework must be put away neatly in the cubbies.
5. Pencils and scratch paper are available at the front of the room. To borrow other supplies, such as lined paper, scissors, rulers etc., students must ask one of the tutors.
6. Students must raise their hand quietly if they need assistance. When there are multiple students who need help, students will acknowledge this and wait their turn.
7. Students must be working quietly at all times. If a student is done with homework, they should find something else academic to do without disturbing the other students. Students can read, do research, academic computer work, extra coursework or extra assignments that the instructor can provide. Any other ideas need to be approved by the instructor.
8. Computers are for academic purposes only, and students must always ask for permission to print.
9. Food is allowed in class; however, gum and candy are not permitted at any time. And there is no food or drink permitted anywhere near the computers.
10. The bookshelves must remain as neat as possible. If you wish to check out a book for an extended amount of time, please speak with the instructor.
11. Games, puzzles and other non-academic work are acceptable only on Friday and only in the Building Three Academic Excellence Room. No games are allowed in the Building Two Academic Room.

We understand that students must be prepared for their sports classes; however, it is essential that students be properly covered and wearing shoes. Students who are not dressed appropriately will be asked to leave and return when appropriately dressed. Also, no clothing changes are allowed in the academic rooms. All changing needs to take place in a bathroom or in the locker room.

The AE program would like to encourage students to take part in some of the programs we have.

1. Report Card Program:  The Academic Excellence program keeps track of students’ good grades, outstanding citizenship and improvements. Students will be rewarded quarterly for their good grades and efforts.
2. The Buddy Program: Older students who needs to fulfill volunteer hours or students who wishes to mentor a younger child will be able to with the Buddy Program.  Depending on age and academic level ‘Buddies’ will tutor in math, science etc. or simply read with a  younger student. Hours will be flexible; when students have free time (after their own work and classes) they may inform the instructor they wish to mentor another student. All participants’ hours will be tracked.
3. Silence for Snack program: With so many students of a wide age range the classroom can become rather noisy. As a motivation the entire classroom is encouraged to stay silent and keep their peers silent. Points can be earned or lost depending on the noise level in the class. For every quiet day a point is earned. Every time the bell is rung for noisy days a point is lost. The entire class needs to earn 40 points in order to get a mini-party in the classroom
4. CYC bucks: this is a rewards program that runs throughout the center. Students may be rewarded for their efforts and accomplishments in their classes. Children may also be rewarded for helping staff with minor tasks. CYC bucks may be redeemed for prizes in the Academic Excellence store. The Academic Excellence store is open on Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30pm.

• Recycling: The Academic Excellence Program runs a recycling program in order to fundraise for the classroom. We recycle plastic, aluminum, glass as well as ink cartridges and cell phones. Recycling bins are located throughout CYC.