What is a community learning center?

Saint Paul Public Schools' 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (21^st CCLC) is a federal grant program and a key component of the No Child Left Behind Act. It provides an opportunity for students to improve their academic skills and discover new abilities during times school is not in session. The 21^st CCLC program takes place at four elementary schools, two K-8 schools, and three 7-8 schools. Each site partners with a primary community agency and a range of other community partners to provide academic support and enrichment programming for students.

Where are we located and who can attend?

The 21^st CCLC program is available to any student living in the Saint Paul Public School District, regardless of whether you attend a public school, private school charter school or home school.

Elementary Schools

• Dayton's Bluff Achievement Plus Elementary
• Jackson Preparatory Magnet
• John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary
• Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Elementary
  

Secondary Schools

• Battle Creek Middle School
• Farnsworth Aerospace PreK-8 Magnet – Upper Campus
• Highland Park Middle School
  
• Linwood Monroe Arts Plus – Monroe Campus
• Washington Technology Secondary
  

21st Century Community Learning Centers are open to all students who meet eligibility requirements to participate.

What are our goals?

• Provide activities for youth that lead to a successful transitioning from elementary to junior high;
• Provide activities which support academic success;
• Give students an opportunity to discover their interests and talents by providing enrichment classes in music, science, performing arts, athletics;
• Provide opportunities for youth to develop skills that will lead toward becoming a productive adult;
• Provide opportunities for students to become more connected to school.