METROsquash: Chicago
METROsquash
Chicago
Founded 2005
Executive Director: David Kay
Board Chair: James Dodson
Four full-time staff
60 students served (school year)
60 students served (summer)
Schools: Kozminski Community Academy, Reavis Elementary Achool, Price Elementary School
School Year Program: Squash Instruction and Competition, Academic Tutoring and Skill Development, Community Service, Mentoring, and Cultural Outings
Summer Programs: Six Week Summer Enrichment Institute, Summer Squash and Academic Travel Opportunities
Facility Partners: University of Chicago and The University Church
2008-2009 Operating Budget: $350,000
School Attendance Rate for Participants: 93%
Grade-to-Grade Matriculation Rate: 100%
Program Attendance: 95%
College Attendance Rate: N/A, currently only elementary and middle school students
One data-driven success: 90% of METROsquash students have significantly improved their grades for two consecutive years.
“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
