A BIT ABOUT LEAP...
WHAT IS OUR MISSION?
The mission of LEAP is to increase students’ ISAT scores, help them achieve academic performance at grade level, to reach Annual Yearly Performance (AYP), and impact children’s and their families’ lives.
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| WHAT IS LEAP? |
| LEAP (Learning Enrichment Action Program) is an exciting tutoring experience. A part of the Federal Legislation No Child Left Behind (NCLB), 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC), LEAP, provides enrichment opportunities for students and their families during non-school hours through partnerships. LEAP is a partnership between Firman Community Services and Chicago Public Schools, Betsy Ross Elementary School and Francis Parkman Elementary School. |
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| WHO ARE OUR PARTNERS? |
Betsy Ross Elementary School
6059 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637 |
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Francis Parkman Elementary School
245 West 51st Street
Chicago, IL 60609 |
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| WHEN IS LEAP PROGRAM? |
| Activities are offered from 2 pm—6:00 pm, Monday– Fridays at each school. Special events will also be conducted bi-monthly, to involve students and parents; Firman Community Services provides transportation as needed for these special events. |
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| LEAP ACTIVITIES |
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| LEAP activities are unique, as they are designed to fit students’ and parents’ needs. They include the following: |
| • Tutoring (for students) |
• Educational/Social
Enrichment Activities(for students and/or Parents) |
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| TUTORING |
| After school tutoring will supplement classroom instruction by providing students with academic and enrichment activities to increase ISAT scores in the following core subjects; Reading, Math, Science, and Writing, helping them achieve academic performance at grade level, to reach AYP. |
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| ENROLLMENT |
| All LEAP participants must complete and submit a LEAP Enrollment Form and a LEAP Parental Consent & Release Form. Enrollment forms are available at the Main Offices and the LEAP Tutoring Rooms at Betsy Ross Elementary School and Francis Parkman Elementary School |
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| COST |
| Enrollment is FREE for Betsy Ross Elementary School and Francis Parkman Elementary School students and their families. |
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| MEETING OUR MISSION... |
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| By providing activities designed to fit students’ and parents’ needs, such as tutoring, mentoring, and specific enrichment activities. |
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Newsletter
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| Learning Enrichment Action Program (LEAP) |
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4644 South Dearborn Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60609
Phone: (773) 373 3400, ext. 132
Fax: 773 373 8174 |
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| Firman Community Services is an equal opportunity provider and employer. In accordance with Federal law and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. |
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