TUTORS NEEDED FOR HOPE TUTORING PROGRAM

On September 22nd, FPCA will be starting up its fifth year of participation in the HOPE Tutoring Program. HOPE Tutoring helps students in the 3rd through 8th grades with school work. Last year, HOPE made a significant impact on the education of the young people of Arlington: 139 students participated in the program and more importantly 181 out of 192 student six-week report cards showed improvement.

One of the challenges that the program has faced in recent years is a large backlog of students who help with homework, but must wait until tutors become available. In short, we need tutors.

Participation in the program requires one hour of time each week. Volunteers may tutor Tuesday or Thursday from 6:30PM-7:30PM at FPCA. Volunteers must also attend an orientation session on Tuesday, September 8th from 6 to 7:30P at Good Shepherd UMC.

If you cannot make a full time commitment, please consider being a substitute tutor. If you wish to have more information on this important community ministry, please contact Manuel LeBlanc, George Morey or HOPE Tutoring (817-860-7757).