METROsquash: Chicago
METROsquash
Chicago
Founded 2005
Executive Director: David Kay
Board Chair: Jacqueline E. Moss
Three full time staff
40 kids
Schools: Kozminski Community Academy, Reavis Elementary and Price Elementary
School Year Program: Squash Instruction and Competition, Academic Tutoring, Community Service, Mentoring and Cultural Outings
Summer Programs: 4 Week Summer Camp for Existing Students, East Coast Overnight Squash Camps
Facility Partners: University of Chicago
2007-2008 Operating Budget: $250,000
School Attendance Rate for Participants:
Kozminski 93% ; Reavis 92%
Grade-to-Grade Matriculation Rate: 100% (96% for general school population)
Program Attendance: 95%
College Attendance Rate: Currently non-applicable, only 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
