ASPIRA History
Who's the founder of ASPIRA?
Antonia Pantoja
What are the program hours?
Monday - Fridays
3pm - 6pm
What time are you responsible for reporting to ASPIRA?
3:00 PM
True or False, Are ASPIRA students allowed to leave the building (to the store) and return to programming?
False. Students under no circumstances should be leaving the building without permission.
What are the colors of ASPIRA?
Blue & White
In what year was ASPIRA founded?
1961
Who's the program director of ASPIRA?
Who's the Assistant Director of ASPIRA?
Program Director - Kimberly
Assistant Director - Kelsey
What is the ASPIRAS dress code?
Comfortable gear (Uniform) and Sneakers.
NO CROCS, NO OPEN-TOE SHOES, NO PROFANITY, NO HATS. ETC.
True or false, Does Aspira have after-school programs all over the United States?
True
What's Ms. Kelseys favorite color?
What's Ms. Kimberly's favorite color?
Pink
Blue
Why was ASPIRA founded?
Improve education in the Latino Community
What does the afterschool provide?
Snacks, Homework Help, Instructional Activities, Recreational Activities, Clubs, Trips, and so much more ....
Are students allowed to attend the bathroom without the supervision of a staff member? Why?
No
True or false, students may go on a trip with no ASPIRA shirt and no permission slip.
False, students MUST always wear their ASPIRA shirts on trips at all times and permission slips MUST be handed in by the deadline.
How many times a week do we have clubs and homework help?
Clubs are twice a week on Mondays and Fridays
Homework help is 4 times a week Monday - Thursdays
What did Antonia Pantoja Establish in 1970?
The Universidad Boricua
AKA Boricua College
Who are the group leaders in ASPIRA?
Christian
Madison
Oscely
Kyrstyn
Michael
What is ASPIRAS cellphone policy?
NO CELLPHONES
True or False: Should students have their group leader's phone number and/or social media?
False. Absolutely Not.
What are the TWO main events ASPIRA hosts every year?
Middle School Conference
Block Party
What is the ASPIRA Logo?
Bonus: What's the history behind the logo?
Pitirre
A small tropical bird found in Puerto Rico is known for its agility, rapid flight, and ability to outsmart, tire, and defeat much larger birds.
What is Mr. Rojas Afterschool Title?
Educational Specialist
What are the steps for disciplinary actions?
1. Verbal Warning
2. Written Warning
3. Dismissal from Program
True or False, Dr. Antonia Pantoja, ASPIRA's founder, indicated that all those individuals "touched" by ASPIRA are considered ASPIRAntes.
True, An ASPIRAnte is ...
someone who chooses to help their community, not for the community service hours required for graduation, but for the joy of helping others.
someone who comes to ASPIRA not to be with friends, but rather to be with family.
someone who does not dwell in the past, but instead looks to the future, and sees how they will be successful in life.
a model community member devoted to its development. Being an ASPIRAnte is a lifelong commitment.
What's Ms. Kim and Ms. Kelsey's supervisor (boss) name?
Nicole Garcia