Bring SCORES To Your Site
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM SITES, AMERICA SCORES PROVIDES:
Engaging curriculum
Innovative staff training
Soccer equipment and literacy materials
On-going support
HOST SITE PROVIDES:
Designate at least 1 staff member to coach each team (1 soccer coach and 1 poetry coach per team, or 1 coach can lead both soccer and poetry).
A field/yard and classroom space to conduct practice and class.
Schedule time to allow for at least 1 soccer practice and 1 poetry class per week.
COST VARIES BASED ON PROGRAM SPECIFICS OF YOUR SCHOOL AND/OR CITY
Soccer
US Soccer Foundation “Soccer for Success” Curriculum
Training & ongoing support for coaches
Management of Interscholastic SCORES League
Soccer equipment for participants: jerseys, balls, etc.
Supplemental Game Day services: Book Giveaways, Family Nutrition Workshops
Patches, Awards, and Recognition
Poetry
Research-based curriculum
Teacher training and support
Writing supplies: Journals, pencils, stickers
Special Events: Poetry Slams, Shout events
Additional showcase opportunities: Radio poets, publications, etc.
Service Learning
A youth-centered, team approach to identifying and solving community and school-based problems
Opportunities for youth to make a difference in their communities and help others
Opportunities for youth to showcase their service learning project for friends and family
Program Review
“America SCORES participants had an increased level of physical activity, increased reporting of feelings of self-confidence, self-efficacy, and enjoyment in learning, increased reporting of reading enjoyment and longer time reading independently, and gains in writing achievement.”
“Never in my 32 years in public schools have I seen children respond so well to writing... and what’s more, SCORES helps build bridges across racial and ethnic boundaries.”
