GUIDE
Public Education Edition 2020
A sample of local resources for virtual schoolwork and more
Online& on-site
District resources Houston ISD is providing ongoing support to parents throughout the school year. CONTACTS TO KNOW HISD @H.O.M.E. Hotline: 713-556-INFO (4636) IT Service Desk: servicedesk@houstonisd.org 713-892-7378 Academic support: academics@houstonisd.org
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Drop-in learning centers 1 Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston In the expanded Blue Labs program, students can receive supervised daytime remote instruction and after-school programming. The centers adhere to federal guidelines with mask requirements, temperature checks and frequent hand-washing. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: $30 registration Heights: 1520 Airline Drive, Houston 713 862 7404 • www.bgcgh.org 2 YMCA Select YMCA locations are o ering classroom space. Counselors and certi ed teachers are on hand in a 1 9 teacher-student ratio to assist. Students follow a schedule with a morning virtual learning session, afternoon academic enrichment and after-school care if needed. Full- and half-day options are avail- able, separated by a lunch break. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 11 a.m., noon-3 p.m., 3 6 p.m. Cost: $35 per child per day (morning), $20 per child per day (afternoon), $15 per child per day (after care), $60 per child per day (full day) 7101 Stella Link Road, Houston 713 664 9622 • www.ymcahouston.org Huntington Learning Center Students can participate in online tutoring sessions or work on their virtual learning cur- riculum in person at the Huntington Learning Center. Teachers proctor students through schoolwork. Kindergarten through third-grade Parents returning to work can drop o stu- dents at virtual learning centers with super- visors to assist in online classes. Some after school enrichment centers have also adapted to o er virtual and in-person support.
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Cost: varies by program 4299 San Felipe St., Ste. 210, Houston 713 784 6610 • www.shumskycenter.com 7 Multicultural Education and Counsel- ing through the Arts Houston The MECA School is o ering after-school programs in reduced sizes. Students can par- ticipate in traditional dance such as ballet folk- lorio and modern hip-hop as well as mariachi violin lessons. MECA also o ers after-school tutoring and test prep. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Cost: $40 per hour (tutoring), $55 per month (dance and music) 1900 Kane St., Houston 713 802 9370 • www.houston-meca.org April 20, 5 p.m.: Supporting Your Child’s Social and Emotional Needs Access webinars via www.houstonisd.org/parentuniversity. Sept. 15, 5 p.m.: 2020-21 School Year 101 Oct. 20, 5 p.m.: Family Engagement Nov. 17, 5 p.m.: Digital Citizenship Jan. 19, 5 p.m.: School Level(s) Transitions Feb. 16, 5 p.m.: Non-Academic Support O ered in HISD
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Enrichment programs Kumon Math and Reading Center
students have a ratio of two students to one teacher, and fourth grade and up have six students to one teacher. Students bring their own school supplies. Hours: Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat.
After-school programming provider Kumon Math and Reading Center o ers individualized tutoring in one-hour sessions with person- alized take-home assignments. The center is following updated health and sanitation guidelines and allowing students to work in person with tutors. Hours: River Oaks: Mon., Thu. 3:30 7 p.m.; Wed. 2 6 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Heights: Mon., Thu. 3:30 7 p.m. Cost: varies by program 5A River Oaks: 3425 S. Shepherd Drive, Ste. 230, Houston • 713 523 6284 5B Heights: 2500 Yale St., Ste. A, Houston 713 869 2633 • www.kumon.com 6 The Shumsky Center for Academic and Career Performance Students can register for after-school o erings for SAT and ACT preparation, college and private school admission preparation, and general tutoring. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: varies 3A 5307 N. Main St., Houston 281 180 6002
3B 2726 Bissonnet St., Ste. 300, Houston 832 834 4755 • www.huntingtonhelps.com 4 Zenith Learning After-school programming providers Zenith Learning and Future Stars of Houston are teaming up to o er learning pods. Zenith provides teachers, supplies and facilitation at the Future Stars of Houston site on North Shepherd Drive. Parents can sign up on an as-needed, hourly basis with extended care options available as well. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 per hour ( rst child), $12 per hour (additional children) 707 N. Shepherd Drive, Ste. 200, Houston 214 980 3170 • www.zenithlearning.org
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