Proliteracy

Southside Academy Charter School enrolls approximately 400 students in kindergarten through grade eight. The school operates an after-school chess club. Its academic curriculum includes programs in reading, writing, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and technology education. Southside Academy Charter School additionally offers classes in art, music and physical education. It offers before- and after-school child care services. The school s after-school programs include basketball, Odyssey of the Mind, and band, chess, chorus and drama clubs. In addition, Southside Academy Charter School provides speech, occupational and physical therapy services to students with various disabilities. It is located in Syracuse, N.Y., and is a part of National Heritage Academies.

Manlius Pebble Hill School, located in DeWitt, N.Y., is an independent, nonsectarian, co-educational college preparatory school. Founded in 1869, it has a more than 26-acre campus that includes various facilities, such the McNeil Science and Communications Center, Coville Theatre and Mezzalingua Humanities Center. The school offers a variety of educational and co-curricular programs to more than 500 students in grades kindergarten through 12. Manlius Pebble Hill School s students represent more than 25 school districts and over six counties. Its lower school s core curriculum includes French, Spanish, and biweekly instruction in vocal music, art and dance. The school also offers Suzuki String Talent Education, a music program to students in grades kindergarten, and three through five.