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What Can You Build on a Foundation of Ice? 1 FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM ANNUAL REPORT FY 2014 WHAT CAN YOU BUILD ON A FOUNDATION OF ICE? FSH Annual Report Layout 3.indd 1 9/8/2014 3:43:09 PM 2 MISSION Our mission is to transform young lives and help under-served girls grow in confidence, leadership, and academic achievement. Founded in 1997, Figure Skating in Harlem (FSH) uses the artistic discipline of figure skating as a powerful magnet to provide innovative education and fitness programs that promote academic success, physical health, and emotional well-being in a safe and supportive environment. FSH Annual Report Layout 3.indd 2 9/8/2014 3:43:10 PM 1 WHAT CAN YOU BUILD ON A FOUNDATION OF ICE? Table of Contents 2 Message from the Executive Director 3 Long Term Objectives 4 Education 9 Opportunity 11 Discipline 12 Teamwork 13 Empowerment 15 Partnerships 16 Community 17 Financials 18 Donors 21 Board of Directors and Staff FSH Annual Report Layout 3.indd 1 9/8/2014 3:43:11 PM 2 Dear Friends of Figure Skating in Harlem, It is with my deepest gratitude that I thank the entire FSH family—staff, tutors, counselors, coaches, volunteers, parents, and supporters. You have inspired our growth and given our students the foundation to excel in their lives. During the recent Winter Olympics, you may have seen us here, there and everywhere. Our girls performed in some of New York City’s most iconic venues from Times Square to Grand Central Station. Through a vital partnership with Citi, we were featured in a commercial with Evan Lysacek, and networks from NBC to CNN highlighted our skating and educational success stories. In the spring we held two of our signature events: our sold out community ice show “Skate! In the Name of Love” hosted by Mary Wilson, and our Skating with the Stars benefit gala with surprise special guest Mayor Michael Bloomberg who spoke eloquently about the importance of programs like ours that empower girls through education and sport to create unlimited possibilities. This coming year, we are thrilled to introduce an innovative initiative using skating to peek our girls interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). And looking further ahead, after completing a strategic planning process with Dunch Arts, our Board of Directors is prepared to lead the way for replicating our programs in other communities in need from East New York to Detroit. All of this comes at a time when the International Olympic Committee highlighted Figure Skating in Harlem as a model youth development organization. Again, I am deeply appreciative to all of you who have invested in our vision and continue to enthusiastically help us provide the very best opportunities for our future leaders. Warmest regards, Sharon Cohen Founder and Executive Director FSH Annual Report Layout 3.indd 2 9/8/2014 3:43:12 PM 3 LONG TERM OBJECTIVES OUR STUDENTS WILL: • Have the academic foundation to graduate from high school and succeed at a four-year college • Possess a life-long appreciation for physical fitness as a tool beneficial to mind and body • Possess positive social and emotional skills • Be confident and capable public speakers • Be able to make healthy food and fitness choices • Be proficient writers • Possess critical thinking skills • Develop proficient skating skills • Possess confidence in their ability to achieve their personal goals. GROWTH AND IMPACT SINCE 2011-2012…. n 2011-2012 400 n 2012-2013 350 n 2013-2014 70% More Students Served 300 250 Increase in Educational Services 200 50% 150 100 100% Growth in Summer Dreams 50 Program Hours 0 Skating Education Summer Number Hours Hours Hours Served 50% More Skating, including the 150% expansion of our Synchronized Skating Program FSH Annual Report Layout 3.indd 3 9/8/2014 3:43:15 PM 4 EDUCATION Building Strong Minds and Healthy Bodies After-school time is critical to the positive development of young people, especially to children from low-income circumstances who receive the most benefit from a quality program. Sixty-six percent of FSH students come from families whose income is below $45,000. We know that high expectations lead to high performance. Accordingly, each year, all FSH students are grouped by age and grade level from our youngest Stars and Pros to our older Champs and Leaders. Each student signs a Letter of Commitment that focuses on preparation, integrity and academic excellence, helping our girls turn on their inner light and find their gifts. In the 2013-2014 season, more than 200 girls from the 1st to the 12th grade participated in FSH programs which focus on academic support, physical fitness, health, life skills, career exploration, skating history, financial literacy, writing and communications, engaging them in up to 560 hours of programming per year. FSH Annual Report Layout 3.indd 4 9/8/2014 3:43:16 PM 5 EDUCATION Our After School Program I.C.E. = I CAN EXCEL Education comes first at Figure Skating in Harlem. To achieve this goal, FSH students are immersed in a comprehensive learning program with goals known as S.K.A.T.E. Student-Centered It is essential that our curriculum focus on the needs of our students by incorporating multiple learning styles and high interest literature. Knowledge and Skills-Based Learning Common Core and age appropriate state standards and skills help develop student understanding. Activity-Rich Hands on activities, whenever possible, make lessons come alive. Time to Write Students are guided and have time to craft quality written work in every class. Embedded Assessments To meet learning benchmarks, lessons are designed with assessments in mind so that teachers can accurately see student progress. FSH Annual Report Layout 3.indd 5 9/8/2014 3:43:16 PM 6 EDUCATION Leading Edge Academic Curriculum Our Leading Edge Academic Curriculum aligns with New York State Common Core Standards, providing educational support through yearlong cultural enrichment and life skills classes taught by certified teachers and social workers. Additionally, daily academic tutoring, test preparation and high school and college guidance support the girls as they plan their academic futures. FSH Annual Report Layout 3.indd 6 9/8/2014 3:43:18 PM 7 EDUCATIONEDUCATION Academic Skills Assessment We maintain a 4:1 student-tutor ratio to create a dynamic, supportive environment that encourages active learning up to three afternoons a week. We monitor student progress through quarterly report card evaluation and a computerized assessment tool that measures core reading, writing and math competencies. The results showed overall improvement in reading and math proficiency with more girls performing at or above grade level by the end of the season. Girls Off Ice Fitness Investment Training (GO-FIT) FSH introduced an innovative, customized curriculum that takes into account the lack of minority women represented in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) professions and introduces these subjects in a creative way. They learn about laws of motion, physics and other STEM concepts that apply to spinning, jumping and other moves that they perform when skating. This pilot program is becoming a unique fixture in our girls’ repertoire and is designed to improve their performance on and off the ice, and engage them in STEM fields to promote interest in science. Terri Konst, FSH parent “Lydia not only enjoys the tutoring sessions and class work time but has improved her grades and demonstrates a level of confidence in speaking that she did not exhibit before.” FSH Annual Report Layout 3.indd 7 9/8/2014 3:43:20 PM 8 EDUCATION Continuing to Serve Girls in the Spring and Summer To address the issue of summer learning loss, which affects low income students at a steeper rate than that of their peers, FSH held its third Summer Dreams Camp in July and August. Students received daily instruction in reading, writing and math in our Academic Center as well as science classes and off-ice conditioning. Our girls have a book club and they go on weekly excursions around the city. Skating takes place in Queens at City Ice Pavilion. FSH Annual Report Layout 3.indd 8 9/8/2014 3:43:21 PM 9 OPPORTUNITY “Success occurs where opportunity meets preparation.” Unknown School Fair Opportunities for FSH Students Our Second Annual School Fair included 13 Yezabeth Duran was accepted to the District Attorney’s schools. Over 50 students and their parents had the High School Summer Internship Program through our opportunity to meet with admissions staff at high- recommendation. performing New York City independent schools like Chapin, Spence, Columbia Grammar, Rye Country Thalyia Thompson was accepted to Bard High Day, Horace Mann and more. School Early College, a highly competitive school that gives students the opportunity to earn up to 60 college Middle School and High School Planning credits from Bard College tuition free. A new position, Manager of Educational Readiness, Nia Moore was accepted into the highly competitive A was created to work with 6th-12th graders to Better Chance program, which places high performing support them in achieving their future academic students in independent schools. and professional goals. They received assistance in navigating the admissions process, goal setting, and Amina Potts and Nia Moore were both accepted to potential academic and social challenges in high York Prep and each received a scholarship providing school and college. Students and their families learn nearly $40,000 a year until their 12th grade about specialized high schools and entrance tests, and graduation. received counseling on the school application process, interview skills, resume writing, financial aid and how to find an internship. FSH Annual Report Layout 3.indd 9 9/8/2014 3:43:22 PM 10 OPPORTUNITY What Can You Build on a Foundation of Ice? Supermodel and Founder of Iman Cosmetics congratulates our graduation seniors (l-r: Eliya, Amarna, StarAsia, Iman, Paula, Zjana) College Readiness CONGRATULATIONS A new Counseling Lounge provided Figure Skating in Harlem Seniors a designated space for one-on-one student advising sessions.
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