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| Last updated on January 10, 2008 |
ASPIRA, which means aspire, is an academic after school program for Latin students. Our aim is to encourage students to participate and set goals to do better in school. To do that we have established a tutoring program that does not only provides tutoring, but also promotes cultural and educational activities to promote academic achievement while preventing gang involvement, alcohol and other drug abuse.
Description:
THE SCHOOL
Located only a few blocks from Randall Stadium, near the University of Wisconsin, West High School is a comprehensive four-year high school with a current enrollment of 2,107 students that come from various social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. West has a large international population, and the students at West come from various parts of the world, ranging from Centro America and South America to Europe, Asia and Africa. The school is one of the top high schools in the greater Madison area with the focus in high education.
THE PROGRAM
ASPIRA is seeking individuals who seek to give a minimum of one hour of their time a week to tutor/mentor Latino/a students at West High School. We are interested in strengthening this community through a diverse group of motivated tutors working with students to achieve results in education and prepare them for life after earning their high school diploma. Interested individuals do not need previous tutoring experience. A brief, informal application process is required.
Tutoring and participation in other educational activities happen Monday through Thursday, either during the student’s study hall, learning lab, classroom periods, or after school. ASPIRA meets after school from 3:40 to 5:00pm in Room 235. During these times ASPIRA volunteers can do anything from work with students on basic language skills and elementary academics to guide them through more complex projects or advise them on the opportunities that lay before them.
To volunteer or to obtain more information, feel free to contact Angela Soares Rubin, Aspira Program Coordinator at 204 3087 / 628 6691 or arubin@madison.k12.wi.us
Contact people:
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Angela Rubin, Program Coordinator, (608) 204-3087, (email)
Judith Rosario, Program Director, (608) 251-8550 / 255-3018, (email) |
Office fax number: (608) 204-0529
Address:
Web Site: http://www.chdc.us/youthprograms.htm
Directions:
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West High School is nearby UW campus, at 30 Ash St.
Nearest Bus Stop: 6, 7, 19, 90, 1 minute walk |
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