Citizens of the Court (C²) helps students succeed in school, on the tennis court, and in life! The free after-school program runs Monday through Thursday during the academic year, for students in 3rd-6th grades from Sheridan Global Elementary, Anne Sullivan Elementary Communication Center and Anishinabe Academy.  A team of tennis and educational professionals manage the program, with assistance from an energetic core of volunteers.  The principle elements that are woven throughout the curriculum include:

Life Skills Emphasizing respect, participation, goal setting, personal responsibility, teamwork, and conflict resolution for success on and off the court.Tennis Instruction Skills, strategy and sportsmanship. Academic Enrichment Mentor-coaches reinforce math, reading and writing skills.Citizens of the Court is free to students and our school partners including a healthy snack and transportation on our Big Blue Bus

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LaiChia

“Dear Family, I’m learning the word courage.  It means standing up to a bully.  Being the real you.  I’m having fun at Fred Wells. Tennis is cool.”

“We have been studying what courage means.  I think when you are afraid but you know you have to do something.  You have to try challenges in your life.  It makes you a braver person.”

“You need courage to do all sorts of things, to play with someone at the park, to try new THINGS!”

“Dear Mom, This is what we learned about courage.  It takes courage to meet new people and to get on stage in front of people and to try new things.  We learned a lot more too.”

Brianna

“Dear Family what I have learned about courage is:  it is ok to stand for your own opinion.  And it is also ok to take risks and tell the truth.”