What is Chucktown Squash? Chucktown Squash is an afterschool program that provides a unique blend of physical and educational activities that allows students to excel in the classroom and the world. It all started in 2010 when a group of people in the community became aware of the lack of beneficial afterschool programs in the area. “In Charleston, more than 1700 children lack daily supervision after-school, during the hours of 3:00-6:00pm”(Chucktown Squash). This means all of those children are spending hundreds of hours alone with no attention or engagement in activities. National studies show that the relationship between limited after school supervision include: increased teen pregnancy rates, violence, decreased school attendance, risk
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The College Today wrote, “There’s one certainty when it comes to Youth Development Programs that aim to place kids on the path to college: A HOOK. This is especially true for underprivileged children who may not see a college education in their future. Before you can expose them to what college is, what it is not and how it can change their lives, you must first capture their attention. For Chucktown Squash that hook is the sport of squash.” The kids really love being a part of a unique team and traveling to matches so they work hard and give 100% no matter what they are doing. The daily practices are usually consistent and predictable, and because of this the students are expected work hard on the court as well as in the classroom. It also promotes respect and demonstrates focus and attentiveness to the instruction of their coaches and teachers (Chucktown Squash). Over the course of the year they will be constantly reminded that success is only possible if they work hard, focus, and value …show more content…
They work closely with teachers, parents, school administration, etc. to ensure the kids are on track academically, behaviorally, physically, and emotionally by having weekly meetings (Chucktown Squash). Over the past 3 years, academic averages increased 6 grade points, 86% to 92%. Math scores also increased 8 grade points, 84% to 92%, and social studies scores increased 7 grade points, 85% to 92%. So, according to report conducted in 2013-2014, students that participated in Chucktown Squash improved their score in several subjects. One Chucktown Squash parent said, “Remember, when they have practice, they have academics right after. It did help academically because it wasn’t all about squash. IT was about squash and still learning. They don’t focus so much on the sport, letting you know they still you education to get somewhere. So having academics and sports is a real good thing together.” Coming from the people who are actually involved and statistics, It is a very effective and beneficial
The College Today wrote, “There’s one certainty when it comes to Youth Development Programs that aim to place kids on the path to college: A HOOK. This is especially true for underprivileged children who may not see a college education in their future. Before you can expose them to what college is, what it is not and how it can change their lives, you must first capture their attention. For Chucktown Squash that hook is the sport of squash.” The kids really love being a part of a unique team and traveling to matches so they work hard and give 100% no matter what they are doing. The daily practices are usually consistent and predictable, and because of this the students are expected work hard on the court as well as in the classroom. It also promotes respect and demonstrates focus and attentiveness to the instruction of their coaches and teachers (Chucktown Squash). Over the course of the year they will be constantly reminded that success is only possible if they work hard, focus, and value …show more content…
They work closely with teachers, parents, school administration, etc. to ensure the kids are on track academically, behaviorally, physically, and emotionally by having weekly meetings (Chucktown Squash). Over the past 3 years, academic averages increased 6 grade points, 86% to 92%. Math scores also increased 8 grade points, 84% to 92%, and social studies scores increased 7 grade points, 85% to 92%. So, according to report conducted in 2013-2014, students that participated in Chucktown Squash improved their score in several subjects. One Chucktown Squash parent said, “Remember, when they have practice, they have academics right after. It did help academically because it wasn’t all about squash. IT was about squash and still learning. They don’t focus so much on the sport, letting you know they still you education to get somewhere. So having academics and sports is a real good thing together.” Coming from the people who are actually involved and statistics, It is a very effective and beneficial