Middle School Programs
It is FREE! There is no cost for the after school program.
EXCEL After School Program:Students have the opportunity to change classes every nine weeks based on the school nine-week quarter calendar. Every Friday, students have Friday Group Activities, including field trips and wide variety of activities.
ART ACADEMY: Focused and dedicated time spent with an expert artist available everyday.
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: Focused and dedicated time spent on leadership trianing and experience.
8th GRADE TEEN CENTER: 8th grade only space available every day (keeps youth engaged in 8th grade when they are more likely to drop out of afterschool activities).
Start Date and Registration
Program begins the first day of school. Families can sign up on the first day of school or at 6th Grade Orientation. 6th grade incoming students may receive REGISTRATION FORMS during 6th grade orientation; families will receive information about 6th grade orientation in the mail from the school.
If you have not received a registration form before the first day of school, your child may still attend on the first day of the afterschool program and pick up a registration form then. HOWEVER, THE FORM MUST BE TURNED IN THE NEXT DAY THAT YOUR CHILD ATTENDS THE PROGRAM.
Limited Space
If your student did not get his/her form in on time to get a space in the program, you must read the Wednesday Envelope to find out when the space is available (usually after about three weeks). There is no waiting list; enrollment is based on first come first serve.
Attendance
After school program attendance is voluntary. Parents are NOT notified when students are absent from the after school program; however, attendance is monitored. If you have any questions about your student’s attendance you MUST contact the after school program, Presidio at 831-6084 or Roosevelt at 221-4565.
Programming
ENRICHMENT AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Students choose one class to participate in each day Monday through Thursday. Some choices may include: Homework Assistance, Hip Hop Dance, Breakdancing, Cartooning, Chess, Arts & Crafts, Leadership, or Video Production, etc. Classes are adapted every 9 weeks based on students’ interest and staff experience.
LEADERSHIP AND ART ACADEMIES
Students can also choose to particpate in the Art or Leadership Academies that dedicate the entire afterschool hours to a subject of their interest all year long.
8th GRADE TEEN CENTER
Staying involved in afterschool programs in the 8th grade is key to ensuring success in high school. 8th Grade teen center is in the cafeteria and is just for 8th graders only designed to meet their specific developmental needs and interests, that are so different from 6th and even 7th graders.
Beacon After School Programs Schedule: for dismissal times check your school portal at www.sfusd.edu
Program Hours: Dismissal – 6:30 Office Hours: 10:00am – 6:30pm
EXCEL After school program:
Dismissal – 5:00 Academic and Enrichment
5:00-6:30 Community time
Academies:
Dismissal – 6:00
8th Grade Teen Center:
Dismissal – 6:00
Pick-Up/Dismissal
All students and parents must sign-out of program in person. Parents are encouraged to pick up students at either 5:00 or between 5:00 and 6:00. Students with permission to leave early may leave at any time, but are encouraged to stay until at least 5:00.
