Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We are excited to announce that we will again partner with Open Doors Academy (ODA) to enhance our after school program at Firelands Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. ODA is a Cleveland-based non-profit organization with more than 30 years of experience operating out-of-school time programs.
Program Overview
The middle school program is open to all students in grades 6-8, and it offers students opportunities for academic support as well as enrichment activities. Academic supports consist of homework help, tutoring, and test prep, as well as an individualized, digital curriculum called STRIDE Academy which focuses on literacy and math. Enrichment activites include 3D printing, STEM Building, culinary arts, arts and crafts, sports and recreation, field trips, drama and improv, wood working, partnerships with Mad Factory, the Metroparks and more.
It will operate five days a week, Monday-Friday, immediately after school until 5:15pm.
Registration
Registration is now open. Register through Open Doors Academy’s website:
www.opendoorsacademy.org. Click on “enroll” and create an account. Once you verify your email address, select “Firelands Middle School” from the drop-down menu and complete the application. If your student was registered for either the elementary or middle school program last year, you simply need to log in to your account, update your information and select the registration for this school year. You do not need to create a new account.
Program Days and Hours
Afternoons: Monday – Friday, 2:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Start Date: Tuesday, September 3rd
Costs
The program is completely free and includes a daily snack as well as all programming and field trips.