Joseph Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp

                                                            5512 Ferndale Cutoff

                                                            Little Rock, AR 72223  

                            Phone (501) 821-3714            Fax (501) 821-2629    

 

 

Alternative

Classroom

Experience

 

• Who

 

• What

 

• When

 

• Where

 

• Why

A.C.E. - Who?

The Alternative Classroom Experience is a cooperative venture with the Little Rock School District and the Pulaski County Special School District.  Students in the third, fourth, and fifth grades who are considered at-risk for failure in social and educational areas participate in the program.

ACE was started in 1977 by Mr. Sanford Tollette, a teacher in the Little Rock District when he became concerned about students not working up to potential. 

At-risk students are defined as those who fit one or more of the following categories:

• Poor academic performance in the classroom
• Poor economic status at home
• Single parent home
• Parent in prison
• Exposed to violence
• Sexually or emotionally abused
• Low self esteem

Students are recommended through their teachers, counselors, or principals in their regular school

A major component of the A.C.E. program is the parental guidance that is part of the weekly parent meeting.

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