SPRING RECEPTION, MAY 21, 2018 SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

ABOUT EQUALITY CHARTER SCHOOL:

Equality Charter School is a middle and high school consisting of 630 scholars from grades 6th-12th, located in the Co-op City and Castle Hill sections of the Bronx. Over 82% of Equality’s scholars qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 76% arrive below grade level in English Language Arts, and 23% have learning disabilities. From its inception, Equality exists to provide a quality education to all scholars and welcomes every child, regardless of their previous academic performance or behavioral record.

WHO: Over 200 guests from New York’s business community will attend the 5th Annual Equality Charter School Spring Reception

WHAT: Attendees will enjoy food, wine, and spirits at the stylish Highline Stages in New York’s Meatpacking District while they strive to outbid each other for items in the silent auction

WHERE: Highline Stages, 440 W 15th St, New York, NY 10011 www.highlinestages.com

WHEN: May 21, 2018

WHY: Equality is celebrating our first ever graduating class of high school seniors! Proceeds from the Spring Reception will help support Equality Charter School, including our College and Career Programming (more information included)

CONTACT: Megan Benway, Executive Assistant E: spr@equalitycs.org, P: 718-459-9597 ext. 4020

SPRING RECEPTION HOST COMMITTEE

Victoria Bernard • Ross Brenner • Angus Champion de Crespigny • Carla Forrest • Len Gilbert • Ardian Hasko • Erika King • Stephen Kirby Eugene Leventhal • Noel Luria • Sean McGowan • Odilon Nagay • David Ortiz • Loretta Piscatella • Lori Pupak • Matthew Strain

Celebrating our first graduating class!

Career & Literacy CourseThis course is designed to give scholars the opportunity to examine their post-secondary options based on their aptitudes, skills and interests. Scholars learn about decision making in regards to academic and personal goal setting while designing action plans to achieve their personal and professional goals after Equality. As part of our preparation for Career Day and the College Fair, we study career opportunities, read stories and interviews from real people, and conduct career assessments so scholars are better educated about career choices and paths.

Career DayAll scholars at Equality Charter School attend an annual Career Day (January 19, 2018) with presenters from over 50 different careers represented. Our scholars learn about the pathways that each individual took to reach his/her goals, including obstacles and challenges encountered. This day is crucial to introduce our scholars to professionals across a range of fields while providing them with the opportunity to explore their own interests.

College FairWe have over 30 different colleges from the tri-state area and over 500 students from the five boroughs at our in-house Annual College Fair (March 15, 2018). Our scholars impress the college representatives after being thoroughly prepared in our Career and Literacy classes. This opportunity gives our scholars the head start they need in order to make sound decisions toward a college major and a fulfilling career in the future.

Peer 2 Peer Tutoring (P2P)Tutors for Equality’s P2P program are scholars in the 10th and 11th grades who excel academically, have strong emotional intelligence, and are motivated by a desire to help other scholars improve. The student tutors are officially hired by Equality Charter School and go through the process of applying and interviewing for a job, onboarding, and getting their first work experience within the safety of Equality’s environment.

Our tutors work with other scholars during our academic support and enrichment sessions to provide support in English and Math. Tutors use instructional strategies to teach struggling scholars the respective content as well as organization and note taking skills in order to help increase understanding and achievement. Tutors are also responsible for observing their tutees, reviewing observation notes, and planning lessons and accommodations for their assigned tutees. The true strength in P2P is that scholars are able to connect with their peers in a way that is educational, friendly and supportive.

Internship and Paid Work ExperienceEquality’s 11th and 12th grade scholars have the opportunity to connect talent, education, and workforce development by participating in our internship and paid work experience programs in partnership with companies/organizations in a variety of fields, including but not limited to electrical engineering, education, and medical services. Scholars have a chance to explore their career interests, learn 21st century job skills, and develop positive work behaviors while also building relationships within their communities. They have a modified school schedule to accommodate their travel and work time during the week. The internship is accompanied by a year long seminar where scholars reflect upon their work experiences and discuss topics in career readiness.

AP Courses and College Credit Bearing ClassesEquality offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses and college credit bearing classes to its 11th and 12th grade scholars. Initially, AP courses are offered in Math and English.

Athletics/NCAAEquality Charter School was approved by the NCAA; they reviewed our course offerings and graduation requirements and determined we meet their required criteria. This means our scholar-athletes will be considered academically prepared and therefore eligible to apply to to any Division I or II college that is pursuing them with athletic interest. We already have four seniors starting the recruitment process and have a handful of juniors showing interest!

PREPARING OUR SCHOLARS FOR THE FUTURE

$5,000 PHILANTHROPIST SPONSORSHIP

A computer station in the Career Center dedicated in your honor

Personal and/or corporate profile, photo, and logo on Event Website

$3,500 BENEFACTOR SPONSORSHIP

A permanent plaque in Career Center

A permanent plaque in Career Center

Inclusion in all press releases sent to extensive media list

Inclusion in all press releases sent to extensive media list

$2,500 MENTOR SPONSORSHIP

$1,500 ADVOCATE SPONSORSHIP

Your name prominently displayed as top sponsor on all communication materials and event signage

Name prominently displayed at event on banner and tabletop signs

Name prominently displayed on event banner

$1,000 FRIEND SPONSORSHIP

Logo on event Facebook cover and social media acknowledgment

Acknowledgment on social media

Acknowledgment on social media

Acknowledgment on social media

Acknowledgment on social media

Logo on cover of event program and a full-page ad Half-page ad in event program Quarter-page ad in event

program Listing in event program Listing in event program

Photo Op with Executive Director

Photo Op with Executive Director

Photo Op with Executive Director

Photo Op with Executive Director

Photo Op with Executive Director

15 tickets for guests* 12 tickets for guests* 8 tickets for guests* 6 tickets for guests* 2 tickets for guests*

All sponsors will be listed on event’s online invitation. Above sponsorship benefits are subject to meeting printing and distribution deadlines.*Any tickets not to be used may be donated back to school for parents and teachers. You will receive an additional tax receipt for that donation.

SPONSOR COMMITMENT LEVELS

Please visit: https://www.501auctions.com/equalitysr to sponsor us!

Thank you for supporting our scholars!