Glasgow Daily Times, Glasgow, KY

Local News

Related Photos

  • Ryan Cyr, a seventh-grader at Barren County Middle School, and several other archey classmates line up the bow to make a shot at the target across the room. Archery is one of the many classes offered at the BCMS's after-school program, Trojan Extreme. Shelley Smith/Glasgow Daily Times

    0223 BCMS After School Program online 1.jpg

Discussion

February 22, 2013

After-school program on target for students

By SHELLEY SMITH Glasgow Daily Times

GLASGOW —

Ryan Cyr, seventh-grader at Barren County Middle School, pulled back the strings on his bow; the arrow went zipping through the air to land on the target set up in the cafeteria. Archery is something he happens to be very good at and something he can also enjoy at BCMS’s after-school program, Trojan Extreme.

“It’s something I like to do,” Cyr said. “My dad taught me.”

Eighth-grader CeLena Gentry said she enjoys archery because it gives her a chance to clear her thoughts and relax after a long day of school.

Trojan Extreme offers a variety of after-school opportunities from after-school tutoring to a small engine repair class. The classes have been provided for the past four years by the 21st Century Grant.  

After-School Program Coordinator Gary Gardner said the classes give students a connection to the school.

“It’s a proven statistic nationwide that students are more likely to get in trouble in the hours of 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.,” he said. “This program helps keep 300-some kids busy.”

Gardner argues the program also does so much more than just keep kids busy, but also gives a chance to improve on math and science test scores, which was a goal of the program to improve those particular test scores.

“Everything we do we sneak in math, science and technology,” Gardner said.

For the full story, see the print or e-edition of Saturday's Glasgow Daily Times.

Text Only
Local News
AP Video
Johnson: Don't Blame Islam or UK Policy Raw: 80-Year-Old Climbs Mount Everest Wash. State Man Arrested Following Ricin Scare Chain-Reaction School Bus Crash Injures About 50 Raw: Scuffles in London After Hacking Death Texas Students Coach Teachers on Fitness New Forecasting Tool Eyed for Hurricane Season Meet MJ, the Bike Riding Tabby Cat Britain Attack Believed Linked to Radical Islam Raw: Kevin Durant Tours Moore After $1M Pledge Man Shot While Questioned in Boston Probe Weiner Launches Bid to Become NYC Mayor Okla. Teens Get Video of Deadly Tornado Overhead School Storm Protection Spotty in Tornado Zones 9-year-old Tornado Victim Loved Family, Singing Moore Native Toby Keith Tours Tornado Damage Oklahoma Survivors, Heroes Survey Damage Raw: Aftermath of Deadly Attack in London Paperless Scanner, Vision of the Future
Facebook
Hyperlocal Search
Premier Guide
Find a business

Walking Fingers
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more...
Premier Guide
Community Calendar
Loading…
Events by eviesays.com
Seasonal Content
Video