Community Learning Centers
Community Learning Centers (CLC) are Out-of-School Time (OST) programs coordinated by Seattle Parks and Recreation staff professionals, based out of Seattle Public School sites and offered during after school, lunchtime, school breaks (Mid-Winter, Spring) and Summer. These CLC's are currently active in five middle schools and one elementary school, collectively serving approximately 2000 students each year. At each site, CLC Coordinators work closely with school administration and staff to ensure that OST programs incorporate both effective academic instructional models and youth development best practices. OST programs encompass a variety of academic, enrichment, recreational, culturally specific and family engagement events and activities, developed in collaboration with school staff, school-based partners, and other community based organizations catering to the unique dynamics and needs of each schools' community. CLC's are funded through the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy along with grants from Best Start for Kids (King County) and Youth Development Executives of King County (YDEKC). Previously the CLC's were funded through the Seattle Families and Education Levy and the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant, managed by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
The overarching goals of our Community Learning Centers are:
- All students will achieve academically and the achievement gap will be reduced
- All students will graduate from school college/career ready
We do this by implementing the following strategies:
- Help students achieve academic success through extended academic instruction and access to enrichment/recreation opportunities
- Create opportunities that help students and families feel more connected to and successful in school
- Offer programs that reflect the diversity of student interests, community resources, and cultures within our neighborhood services areas
Participating Locations
Washington Middle School
Washington MS has served 250 students during the 2019-2020 school year.
Afterschool HOST (Huskies Out of School Time) Program runs Mon-Thurs, 3:45-5:15pm; 2:30 - 4:30 (Wednesdays)
- Fall Session: October 7, 2019 - January 16, 2020
- Spring Session: March 2, 2020 - May 21, 2020
- Mid-Winter Break Camp: February 18 - 20, 2020
- PAL (Parks Academic of Learning) Summer Camp: July 6 - July 31, 2020
Won Choi, CLC Coordinator
wkchoi@seattleschools.org
Cell: (206) 849-9203
Office: (206) 252-2594
Aki Kurose Middle School
Aki Kurose CLC serves 400+ students per year.
Afterschool OST (Out of School Time) Program runs Mon, Tues, Thurs from 3:45-5:00pm, and Wednesdays from 2:30-4:00pm·
- Semester 1 Session: October 7, 2019 - January 23, 2020
- Semester 2 Session: March 2 - May 14, 2020
- Mid-Winter Break Camp: February 19-21, 2020
- Spring Break Camp: April 13 - 16, 2020
- PAL (Parks Academic of Learning) Summer: July - August
Mike Browne, CLC Coordinator
Mike.browne@seattle.gov
mlbrowne@seattleschools.org
Office: (206) 252-7711
Cell: (206) 423-2070
McClure Middle School
McClure CLC has served approximately 175 students during the 2019-20 school year.
M.O.S.T. (Maverick Out of School Time) Program runs Mon, Tu, Th 3:55-5:15pm, and Wed from 2:40 - 4:10 pm
- Fall Session: October 2020 - January 2021
- Spring Session: February/March 2021 - May 2021
Kristin Evans, CLC Coordinator
kjevans@seattleschools.org
Office: (206) 252-1861
Cell: (206) 849-9180
Form more information, please visit: https://mcclurems.seattleschools.org/student-life/most-after-school-programs/
Denny International Middle School
Denny MS has served 600 students during the 2016-2017 school year.
Denny OST Program Days/Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri from 2:50pm - 4:20 pm
- Fall Session: October 2020- December 2020
- Winter Session: January 2021- March 2021
- Spring Session: April 2021-June 2021
Stephan Boney, CLC Coordinator
sboney@seattleschools.org
stephan.boney@seattle.gov
Office: (206) 252-8947
Cell: (206) 423-1523
For more information, please visit: Denny Out of School Time Programs - Denny International Middle School (seattleschools.org)
Mercer International Middle School
Mercer CLC has served 289 students during the 2019-2020 school year.
- Afterschool programs are offered in three 8-week sessions between October - May on Mon/Tue/Thu. 3:45-5:00pm & Wed. 2:45 -4:00pm (no programs on Friday)
- South Hub Parks Academy of Learning (July - August)
For a specific schedule of dates and activities please find us at: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/asa-mercer-international-middle-school
Jewels Jugum, CLC Coordinator
jjugum@seattleschools.org
Office: (206) 252-8056
Northgate Elementary School
Northgate ES has served 60 students during the 2016-2017 school year.
Afterschool OST (Out of School Time) Program runs Mon, Tues, & Thur 2:25-5:25pm, Wed 1:10-4:10pm
- Session: October-June (excluding school breaks)
- Northgate Summer Academy June-August
Monica Haugen, CLC Coordinator
mshaugen@seattleschools.org
Cell: (206) 510-0892
Rebecca Brito, Northgate Reads/Counts Assistant Coordinator
rjbrito@seattleschools.org
Office: (206) 252-4219