Nativity Jesuit Middle School
Address: 1515 S. 29th St.
Transportation: Catch the #10 (stops at 11th, 12th, 16th and 17th), or the #30 (stops at 12th, 16th, and 17th) going westbound. Get off at 27th street. Catch the #27 southbound. Get off at Greenfield Ave. Walk two blocks west to 29th street and turn left. Nativity will be on your right, just past Orchard.
Approximate Travel Time By Car: 8 minutes
Approximate Travel Time By Bus: 15 minutes
Orientation: TBD
Days/Hours of Operation: After School Program: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 3:30-6:00 pm. Wednesday: 3:30-5:00 pm.
Description of Agency/Activities: Nativity Jesuit Middle School is a 6-8 middle school serving Hispanic boys in the inner city. It is school for Latino boys that sets a foundation to develop future Christian leaders in the community. The school also offers a Graduate Support program, as the overwhelming majority of Nativity graduates "will be the first in their family to graduate from high school, let alone pursue a college degree." The students partake in after-school activities from 3:15 - 6:00 pm. The boys also attend a five week residential camp each summer in northern Wisconsin.
Student Role in Agency: Varies according to program. Nativity Jesuit Middle School relies upon student punctuality and regular commitment for this placement. Choose a role that fits your class:
- After School Program from 3:30-6:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; 3:30-5:00 Wednesday. Service Learners provide supervision and companionship in sports, art, and swimming.
Commitment: 1-2 hours per week.
- If you have not already completed Marquette's Working With Minors training, you must do so. More information will be available at Sign-Up Night.
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