St. Johns Hall, Room 136
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
Agency Contact
Kemoy Briscoe
(718) 990-1374
corroduj@stjohns.edu
www.stjohns.edu/lpp
Nature and Purpose of Agency
The St. John’s College Bound: Liberty Partnerships Program is a
State Funded program that has been serving middle school and high
school students since its inception in 1989. The program is
designed to provide support and services to middle school and high
school students who are identified as having the potential to
pursue a college education, but need assistance to finish secondary
school.
The St. John’s College Bound: Liberty Partnerships Program
currently has a partnership with Elizabeth Blackwell MS 210, John
Adams High School, Moore Catholic High School, New Dorp High
School, Richmond Hill High School and the Springfield Gardens
Educational Complex.
Tasks Available for Students
Tutoring
Personalized tutoring can make a significant difference in a
student’s comprehension of academic material which results in
students achieving better grades.
Tutoring is provided (at St. John’s University) on Saturdays and on
weekdays by appointment.
Counseling
One of the goals of the program is to motivate and support
students, so they will finish school and be prepared to pursue
endeavors in post-secondary education and the workforce.
Counseling is available to all College Bound: Liberty Partnerships
Program students and parents. Through the counseling process,
a personal assessment is developed and necessary services are
provided or recommended. Students and parents also have the
opportunity to attend group rap-sessions led by counselors.
Mentoring/Peer Counseling
The mentor/peer counselors are selected University students and
volunteers who have been trained to assist the College Bound:
Liberty Partnerships Program students with their journey through
high school and on to college. The mentor/peer counselors
stay in contact with the students to advise them of program
activities, share information and to listen. They serve as
positive role models and are proof that the college experience is
attainable.
Seminar and Workshops
Special classes are provided for the College Bound: Liberty
Partnerships Program students to develop skills that enhance
academic performance. Typical courses offered are:
- SAT preparation
- Regents Review
A variety of informational seminars are also offered to Liberty
participants. Some of the seminars and workshops offered
include:
- Financial Aid
- College Preparation and Application
- PACK Meetings
- Conflict Resolution
- Violence Prevention
- Student/Parent Relationship
- Peer Pressure
- Decision Making
- Substance Abuse Prevention
Enrichment Activities
The Liberty Program provides an array of enrichment activities
during the semester. Activities include special training in
music, dance, art and drama classes, workshops on ethnic diversity,
cultural activities and computer skills education.
Saturday mornings 10 a.m. - Noon
Student Awareness/Special
Instructions
- Patience
- Willingness to work with students.
Agency Directions
St. John Hall, Room 136.