METROsquash: Chicago
METROsquash
Chicago
Founded 2005
Executive Director: David Kay
Board Chair: James Dodson
Five full-time staf, Four part-time staff
65 students served (school year)
55 students served (summer)
Schools: Middle School- Reavis Elementary, Kozminski Academy, John Fiske School, Barnard Elementary, Lindblom Academy, Robert Black School. High School- Curie High, Hales Franciscan, Hope College Prep, Kenwood Academy, King College Prep, Simeon Career Academy, Dyett High
School Year Program: Squash Instruction and Competition, Academic Tutoring and Skill Development, Community Service, Mentoring, and Cultural Outings
Summer Programs: Universtiy of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Park District
Facility Partners: University of Chicago
2010-2011 Operating Budget: $489,000
Links to video/media:
Student featured in Chicago Tribune
One data-driven success: 100% of our 8th grade students gained acceptance to selective high schools.
“What excites me most about METROsquash is the opportunity to build a challenging and reliable environment for students in which everyone is expected to give their best effort. Over time, commitment to this attitude as a way of life creates opportunities, changes lives, and has a profound impact on students, parents, volunteers and staff.
- Dave Kay, Executive Director
