College Orientation Program
For high school girls entering 9th-12th grade. Metro reaches out to the academically average student who needs the motivation to boost their grades and increase their chances of being accepted into college. The program's goal is to prepare each student for successfully entering college.
Contact:
Chelsea Davis
High School Program Director
312-226-4886 ext. 229
Program Details:
Each student is paired with a mentor who meets weekly with the student to help her set goals. Also, the student is paired with a tutor who will provide academic support and motivation for the student. During the course of the school year, students will also attend cultural field trips to places such as the Chicago Shakespeare Theater and service trips to various sites through Chicago.
High School students attend Metro because they are focused on their future. They want to improve their grades, prepare for college, and be a part of an environment that promotes hard honest work and positive reinforcement on their day to day decisions. Many of the high schools students have commented on the safety of the center, great friendships they develop, and improvement they have found in their personal lives after attending Metro.
School Year Schedule
Program includes character development, an academically enriching course, academic tutoring, and individual mentoring. Students in 9th-10th grade have a choice of Business Enrichment or Creative writing, the 11th graders attend an ACT preparation course, and 12th graders attend a college preparation course.
Students come for one night a week: 5:00-8:00 PM
9th & 10th Graders: Tuesdays
11th & 12th Graders: Thursdays
Session: September 22 - April 29
Cost: $250 for the entire academic year.
Summer Session Schedule
PROGRAM OPTIONS:
Note: Information below is from Summer 2009; Updated 2010 Schedule to be announced. Click here for general instructions on how to apply
or contact Chelsea Davis at (312) 226-4886 ext. 229.
Entering 9th Graders Options
- Intensive Algebra Prep
- Service Learning Week
Entering 10th Graders Options
- Intensive Geometry Prep
- Service Learning Week
- Junior Counselor Position (for current Metro Students)
Entering 11th Graders Options
- Service Learning Week
- College Discovery Week
- Junior Counselor Position
Entering 12th Graders Options
- Service Learning Week
- College Discovery Week
- Junior Counselor Position
Option Details (students may choose more than one option based on their grade level):
Intensive Algebra
Monday – Thursday
3:00-5:00pm
June 22 – July 9
Cost $75 (Algebra Prep for Freshman Year)
Intensive Geometry
Monday – Thursday
3:00-5:00pm
July 13 – 30
Cost $75 (Geometry Prep for Sophomore Year)
Service Learning Week
Monday-Friday
9:00am-3:00pm
July 6-10
Cost$50(Earn 30 Community Service Hours)
College Discovery Week
Monday – Friday
9:00am-3:00pm
June 22-26
Cost $50 (Visit 5-6 Chicagoland Colleges)
Junior Counselor Position
6 week summer staff position
June 22 – July 31
Please request an application from the program director
(Earn Community Service Hours & a Small paid stipend)
 Click here for application instructions for new and returning students |
