In-Person Programming

Schools across Sacramento are closed until the end of the school year. Virtual full schedule distance learning begins after Spring Break for most districts.

Distance Learning Tips: Using Google Classroom and Zoom requires patience, dedication, and a commitment to your personal success. If you are to succeed, it is up to you! You will find it helpful to:

• Follow a daily schedule – Your school may tell you the schedule to follow, if not, create your own schedule for class work and studying. Share that schedule with your family so they know when you are busy.
• Select a dedicated study space – You need a quiet space to work. Wherever you select, tell a parent so they can help preserve your quiet space.
• Make personal goals – Choose to complete homework daily, ask questions after each class, review class notes each evening, and reward yourself at the end of the week for your success.
• Take breaks – Take a break for a healthy snack, meal, connect with friends, play a game, etc. Limit your breaks to no more than 20 minutes. Watch out for activities that suck you in such, as video games and social media activities. Let those activities be “rewards” after you complete your work.

• Find a remote study buddy – Connect with a friend before and after your study schedule and encourage each other.

  Visit this link for more tips: https://elearningindustry.com/10-study-tips-for-online-learners-getting-the-most-out-of-your-elearning-course

Middle School Program: Weekly Breakthrough tutoring after school program is cancelled for the remainder of the school year. Instead, we are focused on offering students tutoring support as they navigate a new virtual learning environment using Google Classroom and Zoom. Contact faith@breakthroughsac.org if you have not received your personal login and password for online tutoring using IXL.com.

High School Program: We are offering one-on-one support to all high school students by phone and Zoom. Seniors can expect priority attention to their college acceptance and funding questions, and tutoring requests. Contact us at bsac@breakthroughsac.org to schedule a call. And if you would like access to online tutoring assistance, contact faith@breakthroughsac.org for your personal login and password to use IXL.com.

Remote Services and Support

Breakthrough program staff members are in constant touch with students and families via email, social media, video conference, text and phone. We are prioritizing students’ health and wellbeing, as well as their academic progress and moving forward in the college application and financial aid processes. Supports include:

• Zoom “Office Hours” for individual student check-ins with Breakthrough program staff member
• One-on-One Calls
• Resources: We have sent out and will continue to provide resources to ensure students and families have access to not only educational services but physical and mental healthcare, daily food, emergency financial supports, reliable technology and more. We are now issuing a survey to assess how needs are evolving so that we can tailor our response going forward.
• Ongoing college application and financial aid support for 11th and 12th graders