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
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, who include college students, business people, retirees, and peer tutors, meet with their students twice a week for one hour, either before school from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. or after school from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
CSV Tutoring Center: Academic Support Classes Students are assigned to the CSV Tutoring Center during the school day from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to receive credit-bearing individualized academic support services, provided by student teachers, peer tutors and volunteers.
The Drop-In Math Center Before school daily, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., students can come to the Drop-In Math Center on a walk-in basis for help with math problems in skill areas ranging from pre-algebra to calculus.
Classroom and Library Assistants Volunteers serve in classrooms in all curricular areas to assist teachers, by providing both individualized and group instruction to students. Classroom assistants can help motivate students to stay on task, monitor class work completion, and facilitate discussions. In some cases volunteers assist with the development of curriculum, teaching and administrative tasks. Volunteers also assist in the CRLS library with checking out and shelving books, helping students with resources, and working at the front desk.
Science Olympiad Program Scientists, engineers and college students serve as volunteer advisors to the CRLS Science Olympiad team, to help them prepare for the annual statewide student competition every March. Volunteers choose a science event and then serve as a sounding board for students in that event. They also help students with research. Volunteering takes place after school.
College Planning and Essay Writing Volunteers assist seniors with the entire college planning process. Students attend on a walk-in basis for help with college research, applications, financial aid and writing college essays. The program meets on Mondays, from 2:30-3:30 pm.
Athletes Tutorial Volunteers tutor CRLS athletes in all academic areas, supporting athletic team eligibility by improving grade point averages and increasing students' motivation for academic success, resulting in the expansion of college options. The program meets Monday and Wednesday, from 2:45 to 4:00 pm.
Special Placements Volunteers with specialized knowledge or talent make classroom presentations, serve as field trip chaperones, teach extra-curricular support classes, and more.
