They have an opportunity to review their homework assignments and seek support in completing these assignments with the use of the League's computers and specialized program software. A companion program for parents is supported by the Parent Resource Center with support from the State Education Department. Parents are provided with information about effective learning strategies in math, science, and technology and are provided with tools to ensure that their children are prepared to achieve higher academic standards in these subject areas. This special project is named for the New York Yankee shortstop, Derek Jeter, and promotes healthy living, academic achievement, physical activity and community service among high school youth. This program is designed to provide after school academic enrichment for middle school students.
Students work in peer groups, with assistance from high school volunteers and staff.
Computers and specialized software programs are available for use by students for assistance in completing homework assignments. A companion program for parents is supported by the League's Parent Resource Center. Parents receive training in effective learning strategies for math, science and technology, and are provided with tools to ensure that their children are prepared to attain higher academic achievement in these subject areas. This program, established in conjunction with the Board of Education, serves students who have 32 or more academic credits towards their high school diploma, but who, for various social, economic and educational reasons have not been able to make adequate progress towards attaining the diploma by the age of 20. The Standards Keepers Project, sponsored by the New York Stock Exchange and Met Life, will build upon the work of the League over the past seven years in the areas of community engagement and parent training.