Brooklyn Bridge Program

Sullivan Hall, Room 434
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439

Agency Contacts
Deborah Saldana
saldanad@stjohns.edu

Nancy Lafalaise
lafalaik@stjohns.edu

Rebecca Freire
freirel@stjohns.edu

Phone: (718) 990-5833

Nature and Purpose of Agency
Program is a partnership between St. John's University and WEB Duboise HS to provide services for students enrolled in the Youth Adult Borough Center. The primary objective is to bridge the gap between our students’ current academics status and the status needed to obtain a high school diploma. Program operates at W.E.B. Duboise High School, 402 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11225 (718) 773-7765 in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

Tasks Available for Students
Assist students during class, with Saturday SAT prep classes (10am-1pm), Saturday Regents prep classes, during laptop operations periods, selling books, in college search with students, during Open House nights, and act as chaperons during field trips to NYC and college (day and evening).

Time Requirements
Student Awareness/Special Instructions: Depending on duration of time students are there during the semester, may need fingerprints (paid for by Brooklyn bridge program)