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PAST&E Program Goals

One-on-one academic tutoring for all student athletes

Tennis Instruction by Certified USPTA Tennis Professionals for all student athletes

Accessibility to competitive tennis through USTA JTT League, and Junior Tournaments for those student athletes that are ready for that level of play

Certified Fitness Instructor and Registered Nurse lead and track the Fitness, Health and Nutrition Curriculum for all grades. PAST&E is enrolled in Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Campaign and the President Obama’s Fitness Challenge

Academic skill development for each grade level starts with testing student athletes’ competency at their grade in reading, writing and math skills. We develop an individualized tutoring program to increase their proficiency in those core areas. For example, for math, our students are enrolled in the online IXL Math Program which improves not only their Math skills but their computer skills.

First Serve Life Skills instruction for grades 3-12 through National Junior Tennis and Learning

Required monthly Family Meetings that focus on parent education, assistance and advocacy

Daily Peace Circle to reinforce the importance of peace at PAST&E, at school, at home, in our community and in our world

Enrichment activities which include team building through our PAST&E Science Club and PAST&E Music Club that meet weekly to encourage student creativity.

About PAST&E

Mission

Portland After-School Tennis & Education, Inc is a non-profit youth development organization for k-12th grade students. Our year around program creates effective partnerships with families, schools and volunteers to achieve academic and athletic success. Through one-on-one tutoring, tennis lessons, direct instruction, a strong emphasis on nutrition/fitness and parent education our program develops strong student athletes and prepares them for a productive future.

Tuition Free Program for Children K-12

Children's parent/guardian must meet the federal guidelines to qualify for free & reduced lunch. The term "low-income individual" means an individual whose family's taxable income for the preceding year did not exceed 150 per cent of the poverty level amount. A low income working family is a "working family with income less than 200 percent of the poverty threshold." All of our families qualify for their school's free & reduced lunch program.

The PAST&E Academy

PAST&E Tennis Academy High School Student Athletes are held to a high standard of performance in both academics and sportsmanship. All student athletes are required to compete in the NJTL National Student Athlete Competition, the Arthur Ashe Essay & Art Contest, High School Tennis, USTA Junior Team Tennis, and maintain an above 3.0 grade point average. Student Athletes learn how to string racquets through our Stringing for the Future program, and learn the value of taking care of their tennis equipment.