Programs

NEW Nehemiah Middle School (NMS)
Our newest initiative, will include high academic expectations; small class sizes; increased time for learning; an intensive focus on math and language; an emphasis on collaborative skills, self-management, and career awareness. NMS will teach 6th-8th grade and will partner with parents and commit to assisting its graduates through their high school and post-secondary education.

Morning Programs
Mommy and Me
Ages: Children 2 years
Hours: 9:00am to 11:00am (Tuesdays) for both child and parent

Pre-Kindergarten
Ages: Children 3 years - 5 years (for those that turn 5 after September 1st)
Hours: 8:00am to 3:00pm for both Pre-K 3's and Pre-K 4’s

After School Programs
Academic Enrichment Program (K-5th)
Students arrive at 3:15 PM. The children are supervised on the playground, they have snack at 3:45 PM. At 4:00 PM they have Praise and Worship. At 4:30 PM they begin homework time. They are assisted by volunteers and program staff. Parents arrive at 6:00 to pick up children.

Academic Enrichment Program (Middle School 6th - 8th)
Students arrive at 4:15 PM and are given a snack.
They go into homework time at 4:30 PM.

College Prep (High School 9th - 12th)
Students come at the same time as the middle school, and receive tutoring also. But we go a step further! We test and challenge them academically. We take them on local college tours and prep all senior with college entrance requirements (SAT, application to college, letters of recommendation, etc.)

Activities - Before, during and after hours
English as a Second Language Class (ESL)
Tuesdays and Thursdays

Effective Parenting Program Classes (EPP)
Courses taught to first time parents in our program.

Healthy Living
Classes offered to parents to equip them with knowledge and information. Various topics include checking account, fixing a flat, changing your oil, women's edification. We also have counselors to assist families in crisis counseling.

Auxiliary Programs
Volunteers
This is one of our most important programs, because volunteers have direct contact with our students. Without volunteers we could not operate effectively. Come one, come all! For information regarding volunteering at the Nehemiah Center, please contact Bob Shimp at 713-526-5015 or at BShimp@NehemiahCenterHouston.org.

College Student Work Study
The Nehemiah Center utilizes students from Rice University, University of St. Thomas, and the University of Houston to assist with our programs. If you are interested in our work-study program for college students, please contact Crissy Poole at 713- 526-5015 or at CPoole@NehemiahCenterHouston.org.

Fred Alcorn Scholarship
The Fred Alcorn Scholarship was established in memory of Fred Alcorn, a true friend of the Nehemiah Center. Mr. Alcorn had a heart for this community and demonstrated his generosity by giving of his time, talent and resources to the children of the Nehemiah Center. It is our wish to assist Nehemiah Center children funds their dreams for higher education. Each year the Scholarship Committee meets to interview and award money to Nehemiah high school seniors pursuing higher education. We are honored to have Sally Alcorn chair the Scholarship Committee. For more information on how you can help contact TLabbe@NehemiahCenterHouston.org.

* The Fred Alcorn Scholarship is only available for currently enrolled Nehemiah students *