The purpose of the Wayne Barton Study Center is to enhance the health, welfare and education of children in need in our community. We believe that positive choices empower our youth into leading productive lives.
High School graduation is the expectation of the Study Center; a college education is the goal. WBSC is intended to fill those needs that are not being met through the home or school.
The Study Center emphasizes academic development, counseling, nutritional needs, study skills, recreational activities, living skills, and citizenship in a multicultural society.
Our After-School program includes student activities in three areas:
Academic: Involves homework assistance, tutoring, literacy/reading program and FCAT preparation.
Recreational: Includes athletics, volleyball, arts and crafts, music, dancing, computer games, video games and arcade games.
Social: Comprises; planning & decision making skills, interpersonal skills, cultural awareness and conflict resolution.
The Wayne Barton Study Center maintains a high quality after-school program with a strong academic focus; we strive to provide the students with a safe environment that is supervised by caring, competent and supportive staff. In addition to promoting nurturing relationships with adults, the WBSC promotes the development of young people by instilling a sense of competency, usefulness and belonging.
Homework Assistance Program; Reading Comprehension and Math; Individual Tutoring/Group Tutoring; Health and Nutrition Program; Boys Mentoring Program and Girls Mentoring Program
Schedule:
High school students are normally in the classroom from 3:30 to 5:30.
Middle school students are normally in the classroom from 4:00 to 5:30.
Middle and high school students who participate in other after-school activities may come to the Center’s classrooms from 5:30 to 7:00.
Each enrolled student is assigned to a specific classroom and scheduled time for reading comprehension, math and homework assistance. They are expected to be in their classroom on time every school day. A variety of recreational, physical fitness and individual-study activities are offered for non-classroom time and each student is free to make use of all of them. Students are allowed to leave the Center at 5:30 or 7:00 with parent’s written permission or being accompanied by a parent.