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Parent Guide to K-8 Say Yes Supports

Say Yes to Education is a national, non-profit foundation committed to dramatically increasing high school and college graduation rates for urban youth. Through a variety of supports beginning in kindergarten, Say Yes seeks to remove common barriers to student success. This guide is intended to provide a quick reference for K-8 academic, social, emotional, health, and family supports that are available through the Say Yes to Education program. For additional information, please go to www.sayyessyracuse.org, call 315-443-4260 or email us at info@sayyessyracuse.org.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Syracuse Say Yes to Education, in partnership with multiple community-based organizations, provides after school programs that tap into and develop the gifts and talents of students in elementary school. Students engage in activities that support their physical, social and cognitive growth in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.

Say Yes After School programs run 2 hours each day, Monday–Thursday, beginning in October through May. The program begins immediately following the regular school day at no cost and transportation is provided if your child qualifies. It’s not too late to get your child enrolled in After School programming for spring. Please contact the Say Yes Site Director at your child’s school for infor-mation regarding the specific grades covered by the after school program.

SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM

Say Yes to Education Summer Camps are dynamic day programs that offer hands-on activities, creative thinking and positive social interac-tions for elementary school students. Campers spend the morning engaged in challenging academic programs taught by certified teachers and in the afternoon they enjoy exciting activities includ-ing sports, music, science and field trips led by trained Enrichment Specialists. All camps are free of charge. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Applications for summer camp will begin in early spring. Please contact the Say Yes Site Director at your child’s school for information regarding the specific grades covered by the after school program.

NO COST/LOW COST HEALTH CARE

If your child is under age 19 and is a resident of Ononda-ga County with limited or no health insurance, there are health care options available to them through our part-ner, the Salvation Army. There is no cost to apply and no physical exams are required. Health care is provided at low or no cost. Services Include: doctor check-ups, hospital and emergency care, vision, speech and hearing services, prescriptions, and dental care. To find out more contact: Andrea Moore, Medicaid/child & Family Health Plus, Facilitated Enroller, Salvation Army, 315-479-1382 or via email at Andrea.moore@use.salvationarmy.org

TUTORING SERVICES

Tutoring in all academic areas is available for K-12 students through Say Yes to Education. To find out how to get a tutor for your child, email Katherine Hills at kchills@syr.edu or call (315) 443-4558.p

FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES

Huntington Family Centers, another Say Yes community-based partner, offers services to help families with a child at a Say Yes school. The approach is flexible and based on the needs of each family. The philosophy throughout their work with families is that the family is in charge and the Family Specialist is a resource to the family. Family Specialists can assist with the following:1

  • Improving your child's behavior, attendance, and grades at school
  • Accessing community resources available to you and your family
  • Advocating with you for your children at school and assisting to develop effective working relationships with school staff
  • Addressing children¡¦s behavior issues at home
  • Addressing other family issues that may be impacting your child's successn

For more information contact the Social Worker at your child’s school or call Family Support for Student Success at (315) 362-7686.

FREE LEGAL SERVICES


LEGAL ISSUES WE COVER

  • Housing
  • Consumer
  • Employment
  • Immigration
  • Education *
  • Family law matters **

*If conflict is with the Syracuse School District, we will refer to another provider

**If any conflict arises, we will refer to another pro-vider

LEGAL SERVICES WE PROVIDE

  • Advice and Counsel
  • Brief Services
  • Referrals

OTHER ADVOCACY AND LEGAL SERVICES

  • Onondaga County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (315) 471-2690
  • Hiscock Legal Aid Society (315) 422-8191
  • Legal Aid Society of Mid-NY (315) 703-6600 or (866) 475-9967
  • Legal Services of CNY (315) 703-6500 or (866) 475-9967
  • Additional assistance can be found at: www.lawhelp.org/ny

For more info call: (315) 443-9689

The Say Yes to Education Legal Clinics are staffed by Syracuse attorneys and paralegals during the academic school year. Attorneys, paralegals, and law students assist families with children in the Syracuse City School District with legal issues that may interfere with their child’s ability to succeed in school. Walk-in legal clinics will be held in the following locations during the 2011-2012 academic year. Please note: The clinics listed below are not open during school breaks, snow days or during summer months.

  • Dr. Martin Luther King School
    • 416 E. Raynor Avenue, (315) 435-4580
    • Thursdays, 3:00-5:00pm
  • Elmwood Elementary
    • 1728 South Avenue, (315) 435-4545
    • Tuesdays, 3:00- 5:00pm
  • Delaware Academy
    • 900 South Geddes Street, (315) 435-4540
    • 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month, 3:00- 5:00pm
  • Franklin Magnet School
    • 428 South Alvord Street, (315) 435-4550
    • Thursdays, 3:00- 5:00pm
  • Say Yes Office
    • 109 Otisco Street, (315) 443-4260
    • Last Wednesday each month, 5:00- 7:00pm
  • OCBA Clinic at Westcott Community Center
    • 826 Euclid Avenue, (315) 478-8634
    • Thursdays, 6:00- 8:00pm
  • Northeast Community Center
    • 716 Hawley Avenue, (315) 472-6343
    • 1st Tuesday every month, 5:00-7:00pm