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Our Mission
Project
for Neighborhood Aftercare is a school-based aftercare providing expanded
learning opportunities to students in need.
PNA Overview
PNA began
operation in 1997, after extensive research by Tying Nashville Together in 1996,
which greatly demonstrated the need for additional aftercare centers in Davidson
County. Metro originally provided funding for four PNA sites but
increased the amount to cover three additional locations prior to our second
year. Today, our funding provides for eleven PNA sites. For a more in depth
look at PNA's History please click here.
PNA CORE
ELEMENTS
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Academics - Each day students spend at
least one hour engaged in tutoring and homework help. Students also benefit
from numerous educational activities.
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Enrichment - PNA strives to expand
each child's horizons and break down perceived barriers through culturally
enriching activities such as art, music, botany, theatre, field trips and
computer courses.
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Health - Childhood obesity is on the
rise. PNA equips students to make healthy lifestyle choices by providing
them with a nutritious snack, healthy lifestyle seminars, sports
participation and exercise courses such as aerobics, yoga and Pilates.
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Community - Each PNA site is located
within a school allowing PNA staff to connect with the community it serves.
This prevents students from ever exiting the building and fosters a safe
environment. Also, PNA students participate in community service projects in
order to promote responsible citizenship.
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Individuals - PNA celebrates diversity
and individual talents and needs. Our 1:10 staff to student ratio allows us
to work in small groups and one on one with students. Throughout the year
our kids are exposed to seminars and events that educate them on other
cultures. Our sites are open to children regardless of race, color,
national origin, sex, creed or handicap.
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Affordability - PNA strives to offer a
top notch program that is affordable to all parents regardless of economic
affluence. The nominal registration fee charged per semester is waived if economic
need is shown.
STAFF
INVOLVEMENT
Most of our staff members
are Metro teachers or other school personnel who embrace the opportunity to
extend quality learning experiences to the children that they work with.
PNA staff check homework daily
and also review progress reports and report cards. PNA's highly qualified
staff can therefore focus on those objectives which achieve student improvement.
PARENT
INVOLVEMENT
One of the most important parts of
student learning is the involvement of their parents. The PNA Parent
Action Coalition (PAC) meets on a regular basis to talk to staff, set up parent
volunteers, plan events and assist with general business.
Project for
Neighborhood Aftercare does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, handicap, or age.
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