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In 1991, the Foundation began offering all 31 students in sixth grade at Public School 140 in South Jamaica, Queens, NY, the benefits of participating in The GRADS Foundation's program.

Following is a list of the Foundation's most recently selected Cohorts:

Year Elementary School(s) No. of Youth Community School District
2004 PS 116 & PS 147 36 6th graders 29
2001 PS 30, PS 80, & PS 161 37 6th graders 28
1998 PS 160 34 6th graders 28

The Foundation engages the students in a unique partnership, in which they are challenged to work diligently on their studies, pursue personal growth goals, and give back to their community through their talents and expertise.

In exchange for their commitment to self improvement, the Foundation promises:

  • Tutoring
  • Mentoring
  • Dropout prevention strategies
  • Career counseling
  • Leadership skills development
  • Language arts skills enhancement
  • Computer literacy training
  • Enrichment activities and field trips
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The Foundation forges partnerships with educational and recreational institutions for academic and personal success:

  • Alfred University's summer orientation program on campus life and classroom activities
  • Caldwell College Summer Institute that encourages Student Participants to pursue a post-secondary education
  • City Parks Foundation Junior Golf Camps
  • Fordham University's Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP)
  • The Student Sponsor Partners
  • York College's Science, Engineering, Mathematics & Aerospace Academy (SEMAA)

 
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