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How can I volunteer my time for the tutoring program?
Click here
to learn about the many volunteer opportunities with the program.
When does Tutoring meet?
Tutoring meets October- May over the school year. The 08-09 Tutoring season will end May 21, 2009.
Tutors choose one night per week to volunteer: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Tutoring follows the vacation and holiday schedule for Chicago Public Schools. You may download the 2008-2009 Tutoring calendar
here.
What is a typical Tutoring night at Tutoring?
Most students arrive at 5:00 p.m. for a hot meal and arts activity at In2itCafé. Tutors arrive by 6:00 p.m. and work with their student until 7:30 p.m. Staff is always available to assist tutors throughout the evening with educational resources and tips.
Who Participates in Tutoring?
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More than 400 students currently participate
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Two-thirds are from the West Town, Humboldt Park and Near North neighborhoods, including the Cabrini-Green housing projects
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Chicago Lights provides round-trip, supervised bus service nightly in these neighborhoods
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33 city zip codes are currently represented
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482 volunteers serve as tutors and In2it Cafe helpers
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60% of tutors are not affiliated with Fourth Presbyterian Church
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58.5% of students are in grades one through six;
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23% are in grades seven and eight;
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18.5%are in grades nine through twelve
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95% of students are African-American and 5% are Hispanic
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50% of students are female; 50% are male
If you have additional questions about Tutoring, please contact Alex Cornwell, Director of Tutoring and Summer Day at
acornwell@fourthchurch.org.
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