Through a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant from the West Virginia Department of Education, students and teachers at Sherman Junior High, Madison Middle and Van Jr./Sr. High schools are broadening their horizons through this special afterschool program.
Explore and Soar is using STEAM education (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) through art and science integration to improve grades, increase test scores and supplement classroom learning. Students are also receiving assistance in college preparation, learning about a variety of career opportunities through the guidance of tutors and mentors and getting to know their peers by working on team projects.
In addition to learning at their respective schools, students in Explore and Soar travel to the Clay Center for special educational trips, and their parents are invited to join them for special summer programs. Later this spring, all participating students will visit the Clay Center for “ArcAttack,” where they will see science and music performed together in a new “electric” way.