Chiloquin Learns After School (CLAS) is an integral after-school program within Chiloquin Visions in Progress (CVIP). Since its inception in 2004, it has served students from kindergarten to sixth grade from 3 pm to 5 pm Monday through Thursday throughout the school year. Operated in collaboration with Chiloquin Elementary School (CES) and the local homeschool community, CLAS has steadfastly aimed to furnish a secure, nurturing learning environment for children in the area.
The 2024-25 CLAS program started on Monday, October 7, but room is still available for your child. Applications are available at CES and the CVIP offices. For more information, please contact CVIP at 541 783-7780.
(L-R Jennie Anderton, Paula Crowder, and Autumn)
Paula Crowder has over 30 years of experience teaching in non-traditional settings, primarily creating and conducting nature and natural resource education programs. She enjoys combining art, writing, and music with her studies of the natural world. “I am so impressed by Chiloquin schools and community’s effort that goes into providing extra-curricular programs such as CLAS,” Paula said.
Autumn Biernot grew up in Chiloquin and attended CLAS as an elementary student. She also volunteered with the program in middle and high school, bringing a wealth of knowledge about the program to the team. She is currently working toward a degree in education and will pursue her teaching certification; her goal is to become a math teacher.
Jennie Anderton has worked with children for many years and is a familiar face to many in the school and community. She was a substitute in the school cafeteria and participated in school activities with her family members. She volunteers with the Chiloquin Bike Club and Blessing Pot. She looks forward to helping students with homework and activities. “We have a great community that can offer students positive and caring role models,” Jennie said. “I am honored to be a part of this program.”
"We are very excited to support CLAS (Chiloquin Learns After School) in its return to Chiloquin Elementary School for the 2024-25 school year! This program provides a wonderful opportunity for our students. Students will be able to sign up to stay 2 hours after school for additional support in academics and hands-on activities. This program is not run through CES, but it is supported as we are very excited to offer this opportunity to our students." - Rita Hepper and Janelle Emard, Chiloquin Elementary School
The program provides nutritious meals, physical exercise, time for homework and learning, and enriching activities such as art and science instruction, computer opportunities, and interactive games.
We compare CLAS students' attendance and academic progress to non-CLAS Chiloquin elementary school students for the same timeframe and see that we are having a positive effect. Noteworthy achievements have included a 91% homework completion rate and a notable decrease in behavioral issues. Daily attendance surged by 32% during previous years, leading to a program cap of 40 participants with a continuous waiting list throughout the school year.
Our desired outcomes are to help children succeed and help Chiloquin families prosper, thus improving the quality of life for all community members. Ultimately, CLAS is successful when our children are healthy, happy, and moving forward, engaged in school and their community, thereby contributing to the overall well-being and prosperity of the Chiloquin community.
