NY  Quality Review of Community Partnerships

• Netherland American Community Trust, Inc
• Pelham Fritz Basketball League
• YWCA -mission was to provide a haven for young women — both U.S. and foreign-born — by offering safe housing and educational resources
• MAMA - I Want to Sing Foundation
• MACY’s Inc
• Material for the Arts
• City Year - unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them skills and opportunities to change the world.

H.E.A.F. –Harlem Educational Activities  Fund, Inc.
 
Admissions Coordinator- Ms. A. E. Butler, Phone: 212 663-9732 ext. 11  
High Expectations participants are accepted into the program in 6th, 7th, 8th and will also take 9th grade students.  The admissions process includes an application, personal essay and an interview.  HEAF looks for students who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, academic motivation, personal resiliency and self-discipline.  HEAF seeks the overlooked bright student who tests on grade level (Level 3 and Level 4) and whose average is an 80% and above.

a)    Test Prep- Specialized High School Admissions Test and Standardized ELA/Math
b)    College Prep-Monthly Workshops, Activities and College Tours

Harlem Children’s Zone-(HCZ)

Assistant Director-Mr. Brian McClendon, Supervisor-Ms. Briana Scott,
Student Advocate-Ms. Shakenya Washington

The Cut Above Program

For some of our 6th and 7th Graders.  Harlem Children’s Zone assigns a student advocate to students at Choir that were enrolled in their 5th Grade Institute. The Student Advocate follows up on the progress, attendance and tutorial needs of the students.  She comes three times a week and spends two hours on-site in the Guidance office.  When necessary she contacts parents and makes home-visits to promote the academic success of these students.

Gift of Sight Program, Sponsored by Lenscrafters

Lens Crafters Inc. 1491 Third Avenue, (84th Street) New York, New York 10028
Contact Persons: Ms. Kali Berrios and Ms. Vivian Toro-212 396-4793
Lens Crafters has an introductory letter and our Tax Exempt Certificate on File.  
a)    Participating students are sent with a parent\guardian
b)    The students are given a letter of introduction for Lens Crafters’ file,
c)    The guidance counselor schedules an appointment for the students
d)    The students are given a free eye-exam and glasses if necessary.
e)    Referrals are also made to eye specialists if applicable based on results of eye exam