Chess in the Schools
Mission:
Chess-in-the-Schools is an educational organization dedicated to improving academic performance and building self-esteem among inner-city public school children.
Contact Information
Address: 520 8th Avenue, 2nd fl, New York, NY 10018
Telephone: 212.643.0225
Website: http://www.chessintheschools.org
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General Information
Type: In School, Other
Target audience: Students
Number of employees: 51-100
Nonprofit: Nonprofit
Tag words: chess class, chess tournaments, critical thinking, self- esteem, cultural events, college prep, SAT prep, college guidance counselor, visits to college campuses
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School Program:
Description: Classrrom chess lessons and after-school chess program.
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Tournament Program:
Description: Weekly scholastic tournaments open to all NYC students
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Bridge Academy:
Description: This program aims to meet the unique needs of NYC middle school students and guide their successful transition into high school. The Bridge Academy emphasizes academic achievement through tutoring, mentoring, skill-building workshops and exposure to cultural activities.
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College Bound:
Description: This program addresses the needs of at-risk NYC high school students by providing the extra academic, social, and cultural programs necessary to succeed in school and in life. The program includes: language arts seminars; skills building workshops; cultural events; college prep including, SAT prep, a college guidance counselor, visits to college campuses, assistance in choosing colleges, assistance in application completion, assistance in applying for financial aid paid internships; and summer abroad study.
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