4th-6th Grade

Walgreen's One-on-One Program

Students and tutors paired up for weekly one-on-one tutoring.  Character development as well as fine arts classes are included.  Join us for academic enrichment, fun and the chance to make new friends!

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7th-8th Grade

Metro Achievement Program

Prepare for high school!  Every week students attend Metro for tutoring, mentoring and high school prep.  Character development and various academic classes are included.  This is a challenging and fun program that equips adolescent girls for their high school years in a holistic way.

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9th-12th Grade

College Orientation Program

For high school girls entering 9th-12th grade. Metro reaches out to the academically average student who needs the motivation to boost their grades and increase their chances of being accepted into college. The program's goal is to prepare each student for successfully entering college.

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Parenting

Parenting Program

The Parent Program is among the most important for the Metro girls because it affirms that the parents are the primary educators of their children.

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-Mayor Richard M. Daley

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Voted Most Exemplary Youth Mentoring Program in the City of Chicago by The Chicago Bar Foundation in 2006!

9th-12th Grade

College Orientation Program

For high school girls entering 9th-12th grade. Metro reaches out to the academically average student who needs the motivation to boost their grades and increase their chances of being accepted into college. The program's goal is to prepare each student for successfully entering college.

Contact:

Chelsea Davis
High School Program Director
312-226-4886 ext. 229

Program Details:

Each student is paired with a mentor who meets weekly with the student to help her set goals. Also, the student is paired with a tutor who will provide academic support and motivation for the student. During the course of the school year, students will also attend cultural field trips to places such as the Chicago Shakespeare Theater and service trips to various sites through Chicago.

High School students attend Metro because they are focused on their future. They want to improve their grades, prepare for college, and be a part of an environment that promotes hard honest work and positive reinforcement on their day to day decisions. Many of the high schools students have commented on the safety of the center, great friendships they develop, and improvement they have found in their personal lives after attending Metro.

 

School Year Schedule

Program includes character development, an academically enriching course, academic tutoring, and individual mentoring. Students in 9th-10th grade have a choice of Business Enrichment or Creative writing, the 11th graders attend an ACT preparation course, and 12th graders attend a college preparation course.

Students come for one night a week: 5:00-8:00 PM

9th & 10th Graders: Tuesdays
September 21 - April 26

11th & 12th Graders: Thursdays
Dates: September 23 - April 28

Cost: $250 for the entire 2010-2011 academic year.
 
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Summer Session Schedule

PROGRAM OPTIONS: 

Entering 9th Graders Options

  • Making the Transition to 9th Grade
  • Service Learning Week     

Entering 10th Graders Options

  • Intensive Geometry Prep
  • Service Learning Week
  • Junior Counselor Position (for current Metro Students)

Entering 11th Graders Options

  • Service Learning Week
  • College Discovery Week
  • Junior Counselor Position    

Entering 12th Graders Options

  • Service Learning Week
  • College Discovery Week
  • Junior Counselor Position

Option Details (students may choose more than one option based on their grade level):
Making the Transition to 9th Grade
Monday – Friday
10:00am-3:00pm
5 Week Course: July 6 – August 6
Cost $250 (High School Prep for incoming Freshman Year)

Intensive Geometry Prep
Monday – Thursday
3:00-5:00pm
3 Week Course: July 19 – August 5
Cost $75 (Geometry Prep for incoming Sophomore Year)

Service Learning Week
Monday-Friday
9:00am-3:00pm
June 28- July 2
Cost $50 (Earn 30 Community Service Hours; Open to 9-12th grade)

College Discovery Week
Monday – Friday
9:00am-3:00pm
August 16-20
Cost $75 (Visit 5-6 Chicagoland Colleges; Application Prep for incoming Juniors & Seniors )

Junior Counselor Position
6 week summer staff position
June 28 – August 6
Please request an application from the program director
(Earn Community Service Hours & a Small paid stipend)
 

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