From Kindergartners writing complete sentences to seniors writing college essays, EHTP scholars are striving to reach their fullest potential. At our K – 12 community-based after school programs, and now at our new public charter school, East Harlem Scholars Academy, our students are achieving academic excellence, gaining critical social skills and contributing to the world around them. Make a donation today and ensure that they continue to reach new heights.
Because supporters like you give their 100%, our students can turn big dreams into reality.
Special thanks to all staff and volunteers who made our Annual Three Kings Days celebration such a resounding success! What a great way to kick off 2012! Food and drink, activities, and, of course, gifts!
Our Team EHTP runners completed the 2011 ING New York City Marathon on Sunday, raising over $14,000 for the University Program in the process. Congratulations to Joe, Chris, Miha, Stephane, and Mary!
On October 14, the EHTP community celebrated the opening of East Harlem Scholars Academy (Scholars Academy), our new public charter school. The event was held at the Jackie Robinson Complex (where the Scholars Academy is co-located) at 107th St. and Park Avenue. Dennis Walcott, Chancellor NYC DOE spoke at the event.
The day began at 7:45 with a breakfast and a tour of the school with Chancellor Walcott. Walcott visited all of the classrooms and talked with the students about their studies. The program featured remarks from Chancellor Walcott, EHTP Executive Director Jeffrey Ginsburg, Scholars Academy Founding Principal Cheyenne E. Batista São Roque, EHTP Board Chair Laurie Giddins, EHTP alumna Fatima Johnson and current Scholars Academy parent Natalie Gonzalez. The ceremony also included a musical performance by the students.
This August, EHTP proudly opened the doors to East Harlem Scholars Academy our K-8 public charter school. In the coming year, EHTP will also announce plans to build a 65,000 sq. ft. headquarters, an anchor of educational change and hope, at the corner of 105th Street and Second Avenue.
East Harlem Scholars Academy represents an expansion of EHTP’s vision and builds upon our track record of success. Having supported school day instruction for decades, we are committed to leveraging our experience, our community reputation, and our relationships, toward the establishment of a great school.
Founded in 1958, East Harlem Tutorial Program prepares students with the academic skills, strength of character and emotional well-being to excel in high school and college, to lead in their communities, and to realize their best possible selves.
