Our Programs

Programming that is innovative, effective and measurable

WINGS at Memminger

Memminger Elementary School is our flagship program. Attended by more than 120 students at Memminger every school day, this program also serves as a laboratory for WINGS to field-test strategies, practices and materials to strengthen our model and help more kids. WINGS at Memminger enrolls kindergarten through sixth grade students.  Students are selected based upon greatest needs first; we look at behavior, academics and family support.  After these students are admitted, we accept students on a first-come, first-served basis, and we consistently have a waiting list. Students are expected to attend 15 hours per week, three hours a day from 3:00 to 5:50 pm (no drop-ins).

Program Director: Shameka Waiters
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WINGS at Chicora

Our program at Chicora School of Communications started in 2008. Attended by more than 130 students every school day, Chicora enrolls kindergarten through fifth grade students.  Students are selected based upon greatest needs first; we look at behavior, academics and family support.  After these students are admitted, we accept students on a first-come, first-served basis, and we consistently have a waiting list. Students are expected to attend 15 hours per week, three hours a day from 2:30 to 6:00 pm (no drop-ins.)

Program Director: Heather Williams
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WINGS at North Charleston Elementary

Our program at North Charleston Elementary School started in 2009. Attended by more than 140 students every school day, North Charleston Elementary enrolls kindergarten through fifth grade students.  Students are selected based upon greatest needs first; we look at behavior, academics and family support.  After these students are admitted, we accept students on a first-come, first-served basis, and we consistently have a waiting list. Students are expected to attend 15 hours per week, three hours a day from 2:30 to 6:00 pm (no drop-ins.)

Program Director: Stephanie Smith 
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WINGS at James Simons

The WINGS program at James Simons Elementary School began in fall 2010, and it makes the fourth WINGS program on the roster. In its first year, WINGS has already attracted 90 students first through sixth grade. Like our other WINGS programs, students are expected to attend five days a week, with James Simons’ hours running from 4 p.m. – 6: 30 p.m. (no drop-ins). Student enrollment is based upon greatest needs first; we look at behavior, academics and family support.

Program Director: Cheryl Hollis
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