HighSight
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
Location
315 W. WaltonChicago, IL 60610 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
HighSight is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide academic and social support to low income Chicago high school students. HighSight provides scholarships, tutoring, mentoring, leadership development and college readiness programs to enable its students to attend and succeed at the private high school of their choice and beyond.
Description
HighSight is a nonprofit organization that provides scholasrhips, tutoring, mentoring, leadership development and college readiness programs to enable its students from low income families to attend and succeed at the private high school of their choice. Our goal is to send our scholars to the best college possible with the best financial aid.
Highsight is looking for professionals and college graduates to support our scholars during one of three weekly sessions. Tutors focus on scholars' assigned homework, test preparation, study habits and organizational skills. Tutors work with students, allowing volunteers to use their expertise in particular academic areas.
Academic Sessions:
Tuesday from 5pm to 7:00pm
Wednesday from 5pm to 7:00pm
Saturday from 10am to 12pm