Monaview MAGIC Initiative

MMI is designed to serve as an example of how a 21st CCLC program can unleash the power of a united community, aimed at fostering social, emotional and educational growth in students and empowering our families through resources and knowledge.

The mission of MMI is to empower each student with the foundation needed to grow educationally and socially by improving:

  • the academic abilities, skills and achievement of children in math and English Language Arts
  • the attendance rates and behavior of participating children in grades K5-5 during the school day
  • the classroom participation and homework completion of participating students will improve in grades K5-5
  • the health, wellness, and healthy choices of children through such enrichment opportunities as recreational “action” activities, CATCH, art, drama, music, dance, character education, college/career goals, technology
  • the capacity, engagement, and participation of children and their families in interventions services, education, reading programs, safety awareness and health and wellness programs

Counties Served

Greenville

Annual Cost

2020-2021 – $199,397; 2019-2020 – $211,129; 2018-2019 – $206,710; 2017-2018 – $210,096; 2016-2017 – $210,159

Partner Organizations

  • Greenville County School District
  • *Clemson University-Department of Public Health Sciences
  • Greenville Family Partnership-Drug and alcohol awareness, leadership, and anti-bullying classes to students
  • City View First Baptist Church-Mentors and family night meals
  • Bricks 4 Kidz Greenville- STEM activities that promote teamwork
  • Greenville Health System- Home safety, bike safety, dental health topics bimonthly
  • Freedom Within Walls-Daily snacks and meals
  • Dr. Michael Sierra, Board Certified Psychiatrist (MUSC)- Family night mental health awareness/student support and intervention services
  • Clemson Extension- Various programs and support
  • Clemson University Nutrition Department- Healthy snack and cooking demonstrations and student volunteers
  • Prisma Health Residents-Parent surveys to determine intervention services
  • Just Say Something (formerly Greenville Family Partnership)-Strengthening Families 13 Week Series/Meals
  • LiveWell Greenville– Provide families with information about health resources and Include the MMI afterschool parents in stakeholder interviews, meetings, or information sharing as part of LWG’s larger BUILD Health project in Greenville, SC. (BUILD stands for Bold Upstream Integrated Local Data-Driven)
  • Safe Kids Upstate Children’s Hospital of Prisma Health
  • Dr. Michael Sierra/Dual Board Certified Psychiatrist/Prisma HealthFamily night mental health awareness/student support and intervention services
  • Amber Sierra, MFA/Florida State University -Art projects and education

Funding Sources

Cash:

  • 2020-2021- 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant – $144,986- & Title I Funding (3 teaching positions) – $34,560
  • 2019-2020 – 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant$144,986 – & Title I Funding (3 teaching positions) – $26,989
  • 2018-2019 – 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant $151,138 – & Title I Funding (2 teaching positions) – $20,242
  • 2017-2018 – 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant -$165,709 & Title I Funding (1 teaching position) – $9,307
  • 2016-2017 – 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant – $165,709

In-Kind:

  • 2020-2021 – $54,411
  • 2019-2020 – $66,143
  • 2018-2019 – $55,572
  • 2017-2018 – $44,387
  • 2016-2017 – $44,450

Evidence

Data is collected for the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) by information entered into the SC Data Hub. This online reporting system was created by American Institutes for Research, located at 10 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 600 |Chicago, IL | 60606. Once entered, information is compiled into reports offering charts and graphs, that provide clear information in regards to program goals/effectiveness. Specific information concerning student and adult enrollment/attendance is entered by Project Directors. Classroom teachers for enrolled students complete a survey in the SC Data Hub, based on school day observations and assessments. Information provided by teachers is used to measure outcomes based on goals/objectives, required by the SCDE. The Project Director also gathers data from school sources and surveys provided by Title I, to evaluate grant specific data, identified in the goals/objectives by the school. Our project joint partner, The Clemson University Department of Public Health Sciences also collects data from both students and families in regards to our health and wellness objectives. This information is shared with the MMI to determine program effectiveness.

MMI OUTCOMES AT A GLANCE FROM 2016-2019
FIRST 3 YEARS OF THE GRANT CYCLE

78% OF MMI STUDENTS IMPROVED GRADES IN MATH AND/OR READING
83 % OF MMI STUDENTS SHOWED AN INCREASE IN HOMEWORK COMPLETION
52% OF ELIGIBLE MMI STUDENTS WERE ON A OR A/B HONOR ROLL
58% OF MMI STUDENTS RECEIVED AN EOY ACADEMIC AWARD
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83% OF MMI STUDENTS HAD 5 OR FEWER UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
81% OF MMI STUDENTS HAD 5 OR FEWER TARDIES
92% OF MMI STUDENTS HAD NO IN OR OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS
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71% OF MMI STUDENTS WERE INVOLVED IN A LEADERSHIP ROLE AT MES
90% OF MMI STUDENTS SHOWED AN INCREASE IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS KNOWLEDGE
87% OF MMI STUDENTS SHOWED AND INCREASE IN UNDERSTANDING THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE
92% OF MMI STUDENTS HAD AT LEAST ONE FAMILY MEMBER ATTEND A FAMILY LITERACY EVENT

Sustainability

The program has applied for 5th year funding for 2020-2021. The plan beyond that is to make appropriate changes based on evaluations done over the past 5 years and apply for another 4 year 21st CCLC grant.

Title I funds are used to supplement teaching positions in the program. Currently, Title I funds 3 positions in the MMI program, for a total of 24 hours per week. The MMIProject Director continually seeks support through partners, grants and key stakeholders.

Grades Served

  • Early Childhood (Pre-K – 2)
  • Elementary (3-5)

Related Subjects

  • Career Education
  • English Language Arts
  • Health Education
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Technology
  • World Languages

Contact Information 

Shannon Land, sland@greenville.k12.sc.us