Junior/Senior Scholars Program at James Weldon Johnson School
Organization Address:
1420 S. Albany Ave.
Chicago, IL 60623
Name and Position of Contact Person:
Jan Fitzsimmons
Phone Number:
(630) 637-5359
E-mail Address:
jcfitzsimmons@noctrl.edu
Website Address:
Days/Hours Available for Service Learners:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10AM - 2PM (students will work at the school from 11AM - 1PM, travel to the site from 10AM - 11AM, and return from 1PM - 2PM)
Description of Organization:
The Junior Senior Scholars program is administered at North Central College and pairs college students with elementary school students who are below appropriate reading levels (math, writing levels as well) in order to help the students achieve academic success and provide them with positive role models. You might be the first person some of these children meet who attends college.
Description of Service Learner Role:
COD students will be trained as tutors with these children (see date and time below) and act as a positive role model for children you work with.
Organization Requirements:
Johnson school is located in the West Lawndale neighborhood and provides students with a valuable inner city experience.
Students must attend an orientation.
Number of Placements Available:
Unlimited
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