Keeping Sharp
Published: July 22, 2010
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From left: Francisco Grande and Alexis Sophabmixay read along with other students in the summer academy.
Nearly 80 Riverside elementary students are participating in a summer academy, all in an effort to better reading and math skills.
The summer academy is a Title 1 program funded by federal tax dollars to improve the academic achievement of at-risk and disadvantaged youth.
Staffed by 16 district teachers, students experience smaller class sizes with an average of six to eight children per room.
Their day begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 12:20 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with breakfast, lunch and transportation provided to the voluntary program. In addition to reading and math classes, students are also participating in art, computer and gym classes.
The program is under the direction of principals Scott Pentasuglio and Paul Brennan and district special education director Kristin Samsell,
"We're attempting to target some of the weaker areas students experience problems with during the academic year," said Pentasuglio. "This gives our students an opportunity to come into the next school year stronger and more confident."
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