High School Programs
 
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Cambridge has one public high school, Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (CRLS), serving students from more than 60 countries. CSV runs many unique programs based at CRLS. These programs, managed by CSV's professional staff, touch the lives of of more than 700 students each year. Here's what one student had to say about working with a volunteer in the Tutoring Center:
"I tell a lot of people that it's so helpful, and your grades will improve." - CRLS Student
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> CSV Tutoring Center: Before and After School One-to-One Tutoring
> CSV Tutoring Center: Academic Support Classes
> Drop-In Math Center
> Classroom and Library Assistance
> Science Olympiad Program
> College Planning and Essay Writing
CSV Tutoring Center: Before and After School One-to-One Tutoring
The CSV Tutoring Center is open daily from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Volunteers work with high school students twice a week as one-to-one tutors to help improve their skills and knowledge in a particular subject area, including English and English as a Second Language; math from pre-algebra to calculus; science; languages and history. The Center is open before, during and after school. Approximately 40% of the students served speak a language other than English as their first language.
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CSV Tutoring Center: Academic Support Classes
Students are assigned to the Tutoring Center during the school day from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for credit-bearing individualized academic support services, provided by CSV volunteers and peer tutors.
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Drop-In Math Center
Math tutors are available on a walk-in basis before school each day to provide assistance to students with math problems.
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Classroom Assistance
Volunteers provide classroom assistance with both individualized and small group instruction in all curricular areas. The role of a classroom volunteer includes helping students stay on task, monitoring class work, facilitating discussions and assisting teachers with their individual needs. Many classroom volunteers become an integral part of the classroom community.
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Science Olympiad Program
Volunteer advisors work closely with the high school team competing in the state-wide Science Olympiad by assisting with research, helping the students troubleshoot and serving as a sounding board during the team's preparation period.
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College Planning and Essay Writing
Volunteers help students, some of whom may be the first in their families to apply to college, by assisting with college research, the application and financial aid process, as well as by critiquing and supporting students as they develop their application essays.
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