Project Kidz Connect

Our curriculum includes academics, nutrition, physical recreation, arts and enrichment that support Newport-Mesa Unified School District initiatives.

We promote diverse learning experiences designed to challenge and maximize each student’s potential.

QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EXPANDED LEARNING PROGRAMS
2022-2023 FOCUS GOALS

CONNECT
Standard #1  Safe and Supportive Environment
The program provides a safe and nurturing environment that supports the developmental, social-emotional and physical needs of all students.

ENRICH
Standard #2  Active and Engaged Learning
Program design and activities reflect active, meaningful and engaging learning methods that promote collaboration and expand student horizons.

INSPIRE
Standard #4  Youth Voice and Leadership
The program provides and supports intentional opportunities for students to play a meaningful role in program design and implementation, and provides ongoing access to authentic leadership roles.

❖ Hours of the program: Beginning at your school’s dismissal bell time until 6:00 p.m. 
❖ Project Kidz Connect students are required to attend daytime classes everyday they attend afterschool. 
❖ Program activities include; homework support, academics, physical activities, snack, and enrichment. 
❖ We are not a homework completion program, however we do provide each child with focused academic assistance for one hour of program time each day. 
❖ Parents are responsible to pick up and sign out their child no later than 6:00 p.m. 
❖ Parents must provide current contact information for any other adults authorized to pick up your child.
❖ Anyone picking up a PKC student must be on the emergency card and be at least 13 years old. 
❖ Students may be signed out before 6pm by using an Early Release Code. 
❖ Students will be accountable to the same Behavior Expectations as required during the daytime. 
❖ You will be contacted immediately if your student should exhibit behavior that is a risk to themselves or to others. 
 
Any questions?

• For more information during the month of July you may call (714) 424-8978. 
• Beginning in August, you may call the Project Kidz Connect office at (949) 515-6876. 
• On and after the first day of school, August 22nd, 2022, there will be an IA Lead at each site to help you.