Clara Barton Elementary School - Where excellence is expected

Barton Offers After School Academic, Athletic and Enrichment Programs

Supplemental Education Services (SES)
SES provides additional academic instruction, specifically in reading, math, and science outside of the regular school day to increase the academic achievement of students. SES is available to all low-income students (based on the free/reduced lunch standard). Students receive this service at no cost to the parent/guardian or school. SES programs are offered by private tutoring companies and the district. SES serves grades first to twelfth, and is also available to Special Education students.

Robert Morris University Educational Talent Search (ETS)
The Robert Morris University Educational Talent Search program enhances, promotes, and teaches the skills needed to succeed in school while at the same time assisting students in reaching academic goals and achievements. In addition to helping them choose educational programs that will prepare them to meet their career goals, the ETS program is able to provide individualized attention in addition to that which is given at Barton. This includes:

• One-on-one academic and personal counseling
• Tutoring
• Mentoring
• College Tours
• Career Planning

National Black Child Development Institute – Entering the College Zone
Clara Barton has partnered with The National Black Child Development Institute’s Entering the College Zone (ECZ). ECZ is an intervention/prevention program that empowers middle school students to achieve the goal of higher education, while motivating their parents to take an active role in furthering their children’s education. NBCDI recognizes the need to give every child a chance to realize their career aspirations. Through workshops on academic and financial preparation, students and parents alike learn what they can do to ensure college is part of the students’ future.  

After School All Stars
ASAS Partner Schools provide a comprehensive after school program for approximately 4 hours each week in addition to the four hours of academic Supplemental Educational Services (SES) some students receive. We have designed our schedule to reflect student interests and expand their out of school time programming options. ASAS programming includes purposeful activities such as:
True Star – Publishes the Matador Magazine and the Barton School Yearbook
Little Black Pearl -Multi Media Art Program - Students create artwork using the multi media arts of digital photography, paint, magazines, poster boards, found objects, etc. combining different art mediums to create a collaborative masterpiece.
African/Caribbean Dance – Students perform African and Caribbean dances and learn the about the country of origin of the dances as well as the meaning of the dances they perform.
Middle School Debate – Middle School students compete city-wide against other schools while improving their linguistic and social skills.

Athletic and Sports Programs
The Athletics and Sports program at Barton provides all students opportunities to develop physically, mentally and emotionally in controlled, safe activities outside of the traditional classroom. Our sports programs enlighten students with a sense of belonging, self-worth, direction and confidence. Studies have shown that student participation in athletics has positive effects on school performance and adolescent development, fostering success later in life while promoting physical development and fitness. We offer the following athletic and sports activities after school: