St. John's University
Academic Supports (Tutoring) and Counseling
| Location/Dates | Description |
|---|---|
| Long Island City HS Room#268/ Ongoing |
NYGU cohort students can participate in tutoring (various core content areas) and counseling services M-F during periods 4-9. |
Parent Meetings
| Location/Dates | Description |
|---|---|
| TBD | Creative Arts Team (CAT) Parent Workshop – parents will learn more about how to help their children be college ready, improve study skills, and how to motivate their children to succeed. |
College Fair for Students and Parents
| Location/Dates | Description |
|---|---|
|
Fordham University |
CICU College Access Fair for African-American/Black and Hispanic/Latino NYGEAR UP students and parents from Bronx Leadership, Kingsbridge, Renaissance, and Schuylerville High Schools. |
Professional Development
| Location/Dates | Description |
|---|---|
| November 6 | Best practices in group/tutoring and targeting/engaging at-risk cohort students |
| November 5-9 | SJU Mentor/DOE Teacher Push-In meetings: working together to maximize push-in services. |
Student College Readiness Workshops
| Location/Dates | Description |
|---|---|
| November 13 |
Cool Speak – Goal Setting |
| November 5-9 | NYGU staff will provide college readiness workshops monthly starting in the month of December. Topics will include; reviewing the junior year checklist, test-taking strategies and tips, effective essay writing, scholarship search, identifying the right college for you etc.{loadposition footable} |