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Looking for something happening after school?

Study skills to succeed
Hands-on projects
Learning from professionals
Fun field trips
New friends
Community service
Sports and games

Picture this: every semester, the whole school and community gathers to celebrate "the WOW!," where students present the products or performances they've made with real experts. When kids, in-school and after-school teachers, and families get together to share learning about the transition to high school, to focus on future academic goals, or to celebrate and enjoy the campus culture, you'll know that you're keeping your child on the track to success in school and in life.

It’s all happening at Citizen Schools!

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What is Citizen Schools?

A national after-school program for middle school students
Guides children to become better students, leaders, speakers, and team players
Helps students improve their grades
Prepares students for the challenges of high school
Gives students hands-on courses with real experts in amazing fields

Program Highlights

Explorations

Students take field trips to access different resources in their community, including museums and colleges.

Academic Support

Students receive one hour of homework support each day. Our staff introduce study skills and organization in a fun way!

Apprenticeships

Students learn about careers from chefs, lawyers, financial analysts, artists, musicians, and more through hands-on projects.

Family and School Contact

Our staff members talk with students’ families and teachers often—keeping families informed of events and progress.

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Parents say our programs help their kids interact with peers better, write better, and understand that with hard work, they can do anything.

“Citizen Schools has been an inspiration for my child. The homework help...has motivated him to improve his math. It has helped him figure out what he wants to do with his future and he gets excited about going to Citizen Schools every
day after school.”
—Parent of a Citizen Schools apprentice, San Jose, CA

“I got all As on my report card and I think that all the positive attitudes of the Team Leaders keep me having a positive attitude toward school.”
—8th grade student, Boston, MA

“Citizen Schools students definitely stand out!”
—6th grade English teacher, Roslindale, MA