Williams College and De La Cruz Academy

De La Cruz students prepared for this year's ISAT testing with the help of Williams tutors.

In the partnership's first year, De La Cruz students' test scores in reading increased almost 15%.

2008-2009 Activities

Williams Alumni are putting together a whole new set of Saturday sessions for De La Cruz students this year. They are excited about this year's program and the chance to work with the De La Cruz staff again. Any alumni considering partnerships are welcome to attend a session and learn more about how the program works. To visit a session, , coordinator of the Williams partnership.

Dates and subjects:

• 20 September 2008 - Math Games
• 18 October 2008 - Poetry Workshop led by Kat Kollett: Session 1
• 22 November 2008 - Science Fair Assistance
• 20 December 2008 - ISAT (Illinois Standard Achievement Test) Preparation
• 24 January 2009 - ISAT Preparation
• 21 February 2009 - ISAT Preparation
• 21 March 2009 - Poetry Follow Up: Session 2
• 18 April 2009 - Global Geography
• 16 May 2009 - Wrap-Up Exercises

Williams Ephs may also participate in Principal for a Day (PFAD). To learn about PFAD and how you can sign up visit the PFAD website.

2007-2008 Activities

Williams had continued success with its Saturday tutoring program in which 10-15 tutors worked with about 30 students in math and reading on the third Saturday of every month.

Dates and subjects:

• 15 September 2007 - Math Games
• 13 October 2007 - Poetry
• 17 November 2007 - Science Fair Assistance
• 15 December 2007 - Geography
• 18 January 2008 - ISAT (Illinois Standards Achievement Test) Preparation
• 16 February 2008 - ISAT Preparation
• 15 March 2008 - ISAT Preparation
• 19 April 2008 - Art (Begin Project)
• 17 May 2008 - Art (Finish Project)

Past Activities

• Organized Poetry Workshop for 60 students on a Saturday in December 2005
• Donated computerized instructional system, a computer monitor and math games
• Served as Principals for a Day
• Provided judges for science and history fairs
• Helped with school newspaper
• Assisted administration to submit grant proposals
• Took two boys on golfing field trip
• Williams Alum Sheldon Ross spoke at De La Cruz graduation
• Offered computer help (donated software, helped with computer network, helped staff with Microsoft software)
• Facilitated the sale of $1,100 worth of obsolete computers to raise money for technology program
• Purchased and presented a math and science prize at commencement
• Installed WeatherNet Station in Science Lab
• Painted interior of school
• Raised funds for computerized classroom testing system
• Made shelving for storage

Page updated 1 October 2008