Why support? ASAP serves youth attending traditional Philadelphia neighborhood public and charter schools (grades K-12), where it is estimated that 81% of students come from circumstances of poverty. According to recent Philadelphia School District data, 60% of traditional public and public charter school 3rd graders do not read on grade level; 37% of the city’s youth are chronically absent from school; and only 65% of youth graduate high school in four years. ASAP works to combat these trends everyday by providing free and safe opportunities during the out-of-school time to keep youth engaged and learning. ASAP found that:

82% of students reported that they are at better at focusing since they started playing ASAP Chess

94% of students reported that ASAP Debate helps them with their listening comprehension

92% of students agreed that ASAP Drama club was a meaningful experience that provided a sense of belonging at their school

86% of students agreed playing ASAP Scrabble has improved their vocabulary

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ASAP/After School Activities Partnership

ASAP/After School Activities Partnership -