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Futures Academy

Registration form for Futures Academy

WHA provides support for neighborhood youth residing in the Great Brook Valley and Curtis apartments by offering afterschool homework assistance with the goal of improving academic performance through skill development and targeting individual student needs. Futures Academy provides small group and one-on-one tutoring for students who need support in their education. Enrichment programs will be offered weekly, providing students with the opportunity to explore a variety of educational and skill-based activities to create a fun and engaging learning environment. Students are provided with a snack and dinner daily. Futures Academy is held at 35 Freedom Way, Monday through Thursday from 2:30pm to 5:00pm and is available for youth in grades 2-6. Transportation assistance is provided for Curtis Residents to and from the program. Interested residents can register online, or call 508-635-3306.

HISET

WHA in partnership with Quinsigamond Community College provides a HiSET class for adult residents seeking to obtain their high school certificate. Students receive assistance and instruction preparing them for the HISET (GED) test taking. All supplies and materials are covered. Students meet weekly throughout the academic year Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30am until 12:45p at 35 Great Brook Valley Avenue. Interested WHA residents can register with the Resident Services Office or call 508-635-3306.

ESOL

WHA in collaboration with Quinsigamond Community College and Worcester Public Schools are offers WHA residents Level 1 and Level 2 ESOL classes. The ESOL Level 1 is best suited for a beginner student who speaks and understands very limited English. This program provides the opportunity to learn basic speaking, reading and writing skills. This class is held at 180 Constitution from 9:30am to 12:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

The ESOL Level 2 is best suited for a student who has learned basic English communication in both written and verbal skill sets and want to engage in more in-depth learning opportunities. This class is held at 35 Freedom Way from 9:30 to 12:45 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

* Please Note Inclement Weather Policy for HISET & ESOL programming. We follow the Worcester Public School Cancellation. If school is cancelled or has a delay, no classes will be held on that day.

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