(AP) -- An after-school program called "Wings" helps elementary school children learn more than the reading, writing and arithmetic. The program helps them control tempers, deal with nerves and take responsibility for their actions. With the motto of "Helping Kids Soar," Wings focuses on helping students understand themselves and their emotions, behaving well, forming positive relationships and making good decisions. And it tries to impart those things using structured lessons and committed staff of college students who make the learning fun.

Wings participants are assigned to small groups and mentored by college students who commit to stay the entire school year. It helps the children form attachments and the mentors track their progress with a computer program.