Reaching Up Homework Help

Reaching Up Homework Help is an after-school program that provides ISD 196 students with academic support, encouragement, and a safe place to grow. Students in grades 2 through 8, who face socioeconomic and academic challenges, are referred by school counselors and teachers. Reaching Up staff and volunteers provide one-on-one and small group help with homework, math and reading enrichment, and supervised physical activity time. Through community partnerships, the program also provides a healthy after-school snack and a warm meal to take home. 

Reaching Up offers a summer enrichment program to promote academic progress during the summer break. Academic activities focus on math and reading skills. Through partnership with 4H, students also participate in various cooking, science, and art activities. Field trips that promote learning and physical activity often include the Como Zoo, Bell Museum, and various Dakota County Parks. 

Reaching Up collaborates with families, teachers and administrators, volunteers, and community partners to ensure that our students know the community supports them as they learn and grow. Together, we do not just meet needs, we cultivate resilience and help students see their potential.