Higher Ground Neighborhood Development Corp.
Oakland , CA
ph: 510.907.3943

higherground_ndc@yahoo.com

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At Higher Ground, We strongly believe in building a strong relationship with our parent body! By reaching out to our parents we make sure they know how their child's academic and social growth are developing as well as offer them with stategies and support they can use at home for both academics and behavior!  

We are proud to share that one of the successes of reaching out to parents is that it has allowed us to offer a space where they can volunteer and work with our students, we have been able to successfully link parents to their children's school day activities! we have been able to take some of the parents who volunteere with us in the past and offer them permanent positions within our agency!

 

We asked a few of our parents the following question:

"What is your favorite part about Higher Ground's
After School Programs!?"

 

Here is what they had to say:

 

  • "I have my son in the after school program and it feels great because he is gaining self-confidence. I also like being in the after school program with him, this is even better because I get to spend time with him otherwise I would miss that. I get to see him learn and grow and I have learned some of the teaching skills from the staff that help me teach and communicate better with him in a more positive way. I was able to come in and help coach the flag football team. I was able to help other kids as well as help my own son."

    -Mr.  Tafoya
    Parent at Allendale Elementary
    Tigers Roar Afterschool Program

  • "On of my favorite things about the afterschool program is how they not only keep me in the loop about what my child's homework is, and how he is doing in class, but the biggest thing I have noticed in my son, is the change in his behavior. They are really teaching him how to be more respectful in the school day."

    - Ms. Davina N.
    Parent at Allendale Elementary School
    Tigers Roar Afterschool Program.

  •  “The program helps my son better in school by making sure his homework is complete and helping him solve issues he faces everyday. The best part of the program is the tutors. They care for the students and their academics. My son has a better attitude because of the program. Instead of getting upset and giving up, he is more willing to talk it out”

    -Mr. Almas
    Parent at New Highland Elementary
    Solar Rays After School Program

  •  "My son is currently in the program, the program has
    helped me a lot with him. The Afterschool program  helps his behavior in class and keeps me informed of what work needs to be done."  

    Mrs. Alisi H.  
    Parent at New Higland Academy
    Solar Rays Afterschool Program

    
  • “I like seeing how much fun the kids have in program, and its nice to know that the tutors help them understand their homework better.”

    -Mr. Jones
    Parent at New Highland Academy
    Solar Rays After School Program.

  • "I am involved with the Afterschool Program.  I like to check in daily with my child’s after school teacher. She is very engaged in the after school program and I feel like it helps re-enforce what the school day is already doing. I really like the after-school program because they have more activities to do than regular school. My daughter enjoys her classes a lot!"

    - Mr. Freitas
    Parent at Brookfield Elementary School
    Lions Roar Afterschool Program

  • "I check in with my kid’s afterschool tutors everyday and with the program coordinator. I am in constant communication with the after-school program staff. I volunteer my time when I can, for special events, I don’t show up much to them but I do help prep for them when I can. I donate to program regularly. I, of course know that me being involved makes a huge difference. I’m nosey...I am the type of parent who wants to be involved!  The after-school program has actually helped me and my children. I am a bit more involved with the after-school program than the school day, because they make me feel welcome.  I know that  my kids are getting everything that they need before, during and most important after-school, bottom line!"

    - Ms.Charlene G.
    Parent at Brookfield Elementary School
    Lions Roar Afterschool Program      

  • “The Afterschool Program has really helped my son finish his homework, and I believe they are providing the skills, tools needed to continue to be academically successful.”

    – Mr. Kelvin Johnson
    Parent at Sobrante Park Elemenatry
    Eagles Soar Afterschool Program

  • “I’m a parent volunteer in the after school program. I help with whatever  is needed; from events to cheerleading coaching and even at parent conferences.  Being involved in the after school program helps me be more knowledgeable of my child’s day time activities. Yes, I pay attention to what my daughter is doing, I get to see hands first to what is going on.”

    - Mrs. Tasha G.
    Parent at Sobrante Park Elemenatry
    Eagles Soar Afterschool Program

  • "My daughter seems to be more engaged with the after-school program instuctors than with the school day teachers.  They are actually able to keep her attention; she never wants to leave, especially on Fridays. They always let me know what’s going on with my daughter, in the after-school and the school day. I know my daughter is in good hands.

    -Mr. Jackson
    Parent at Brookfield Elementary School
    Lions Roar Afterschool Program

 

If your child is currently enrolled or has been enrolled in our afterschool programs. we would love to hear from you! Please contact us and send us an email with your testimonial!

  

We welcome your questions and queries. Please see our Contact Us page for complete contact information.

 

 

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Higher Ground Neighborhood Development Corp.
Oakland , CA
ph: 510.907.3943

higherground_ndc@yahoo.com

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