STAIR: Start the Adventure in Reading
STAIR is a reading program for public school second graders who are reading below grade level. Volunteer tutors work with students one-on-one using a professional reading curriculum. Our mission is to improve the reading skills and self-esteem of elementary school students. STAIR has been active in the New Orleans area for 25 years.
Loyola service learning students will be trained as reading tutors and assigned to work 1-on-1 with a child in the STAIR program. They will learn about the New Orleans public school system and the development of younger elementary school children.
Even though most service learning classes last for only one semester, we expect all of our volunteer tutors to make a one year commitment to tutoring their child. Please be aware of this when choosing your service learning placement.
Preservice Requirements
All students selected to serve as STAIR tutors must attend a mandatory tutor training.
Contact
Elizabeth Artigues, elizabeth@scapc.org, 504.899.0820
Service locations, transportation and days & times
STAIR tutoring takes place at over 25 locations throughout Orleans and Jefferson Parish. Click here for a complete list. Below are some key locations where Loyola tutors are needed.
St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church
1545 State Street
6 minute walk from Loyola
2 minute bike ride from Loyola
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 3:30-5:00 pm
Lafayette Academy
2727 S. Carrollton Avenue
5-10 minute drive from Loyola (street parking only)
15 minute bike ride from Loyola
20-30 minutes via public transit
Take the St. Charles Streetcar outbound (toward Tulane, not downtown) to the end of the line at South Carrollton and Claiborne Avenue. Walk 3 blocks to Lafayette Academy.
Monday & Wednesday, 3:45-5:15 pm
John Dibert Community School
4217 Orleans Avenue
15 minute drive from Loyola
30 minute bike ride from Loyola
40 minutes via public transit
Take the #32 Leonidas bus from St. Charles & Broadway to N. Carrollton and Orleans Avenue. Walk 3 blocks.
Wednesdays, 1:15-4:00 pm
St. Andrews - Chalstrom House
1031 S. Carrollton Avenue
3 minute drive from Loyola (street parking only)
8-10 minute bike ride from Loyola
10-15 minutes via public transit
Take the St. Charles streetcar outbound (toward Tulane, not downtown) to Zimple St.
Saturday, 9:30 am-12:00pm
Success Preparatory Academy
2011 Bienville Street
Tuesday & Thursday 4:00-5:30 pm
15 minute drive from Loyola
40-50 minutes via public transit
Take the free university Green Line shuttle to Tidewater. Transfer to #84 Galvez bus. Exit at Bienville St. Walk 1 block to Success Prep.
Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church
3900 St. Charles Avenue
5 minute drive from Loyola (street parking only)
10 minute bike ride from Loyola
15 minutes via public transit
Take the St. Charles Streetcar downtown to General Taylor Street.
Saturday, 9:15-11:30 am
Harney Elementary School
2503 Willow Street
7 minute drive from Loyola
20 minutes bike ride from Loyola
30-40 minutes via public transit
Take the #15 Freret bus from Calhoun & Freret to LaSalle & 3rd. Walk 5 blocks to Harney Elementary.
Monday & Wednesday, 3:30-5:00 pm
SciTech Academy @ Laurel School
820 Jackson Avenue
10-15 minute drive from Loyola
20 minute bike ride from Loyola
30-40 minutes via public transit
Take the St. Charles Streetcar or the #11 Magazine bus to Jackson Avenue.
Tuesday & Thursday, 3:15-5:00 pm.
Carrollton Church of Christ
4540 S. Carrollton Avenue
15 minute drive from Loyola
30 minute bike ride from Loyola
40 minutes via public transit
Take the #32 Leonidas bus from St. Charles & Broadway to S. Carrollton Avenue & Banks Street.
Tuesday & Thursday, 3:15-4:45 pm
ARISE Academy @ Drew Elementary School
3819 St. Claude Avenue
20-25 minute drive from Loyola
50 minutes via public transit
Take the free university Green Line shuttle or the St. Charles streetcar to the end of the line at Canal Street. Walk to Canal Street & Peters Street (near Canal Place Shopping Center). Pick up the #5 Marigny-Bywater bus. Exit at Pauline.
Tuesday & Thursday, 3:45-5:15 pm
Ben Franklin Elementary School
1116 Jefferson Avenue
20 minute walk from Loyola
10 minute bike ride from Loyola
3 minute drive from Loyola
15 minutes via public transit
Take the St. Charles Streetcar to Jefferson Avenue. Walk 6 blocks to Benjamin Franklin Elementary.
Tuesday & Thursday, 3:15-4:45 pm
McDonough #42 Elementary School
1651 N. Tonti Street
20 minute drive from Loyola
50 minutes via public transit
Take the free university Green Line shuttle to Tidewater. Transfer to #84 Galvez bus. Exist at Onzaga Street.
Monday & Wednesday, 3:30-5:00 pm
Woodland Presbyterian Church
5824 Berkley Drive, West Bank
25 minute drive from Loyola
Saturdays, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
John Calvin Presbyterian Church
4201 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie
25 minute drive from Loyola
Monday & Wednesday, 3:30-5:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00-11:00 am
Nelson UNO Charter School
3121 St. Bernard Avenue
20 minute drive from Loyola
Monday & Wednesday, 3:45-5:15 pm
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