Migrant Education School Readiness Program (MESRP)
The Migrant Education School Readiness Program (MESRP) serves pre-k migrant students on Saturdays. The program utilizes the California Preschool Learning Foundations to create a nurturing environment where participating students can learn to become thriving students. In addition to providing literacy support in both students' primary language and English, the program offers a Social Emotional Learning experience.
The POW Academy for students in TK-8 Grade
The Program of Overall Wellness, also known as the POW Academy, is hosted in the Fall and Spring at BCSD and gives students access to high-quality social, emotional, and/or academic instruction on Saturdays. This academy utilizes content in the overall wellness areas of fitness, nutrition, organic & environmental systems, character development, sportsmanship, and social studies to drive skill development in core areas as well as build confidence in peer interactions and language use.
Saturday Academies for students in TK-8 Grade
Saturday academies are aligned with BCSD instructional cycles, where students receive high-quality, customized instruction differentiated to support their individual social, emotional, and academic growth targets in ELA and Math. Speech and Debate classes provide opportunities to 6th - 8th-grade students to prepare, practice, and participate in district, local, and state competitions. Other opportunities also include Project-Based Learning and Visual and Performing Arts elements. Academies take place on Saturdays from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, and they offer a variety of culture and self-pride workshops for students, parents, and staff.
Extended Learning Instruction
Students can participate in extended learning instruction two days per week and focus on English, Language Arts, Math, ELD, Social Emotional Learning, Culture Awareness, and Self-Pride lessons. Instruction is differentiated to meet the specific needs of participating students and is delivered by collaborating team members responsible for core instruction.
Cultural Awareness and Social Emotional Learning Workshops
Throughout the year, the program provides a variety of multicultural opportunities for family and staff engagement, focusing on the US school system, mental health, multicultural music, and dance.
Site-Based Summer Programs
Every Summer, the Migrant Education Program provides the opportunity for students to participate in the 21st Century Summer Academy, which allows for Project-Based Learning (PBL) with a focus on developing communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking in an environment that is culturally and linguistically responsive to student needs. As part of the academy, students continue to refine their reading, writing, math, and social-emotional skills.
Residential-Based Summer Programs
Students can participate in residential programs during the summer. These programs include an opportunity for incoming 8th-grade students to attend classes at a college to build their college and career readiness skills.
