Small Group Instruction

Team Training / Small Group Instruction
Program for School Year 2008 - 2009 Full Semester Classes Besides the Tuesday afternoon chess club, the T. H. Rogers Chess Program offers 5 different semester long after school chess classes. The emphasis in these classes is on instruction and on developing tournament skills. Enrollment preference is given to those students who are on the T. H. Rogers chess team, but is open to other T. H. Rogers students. Notes: The chess team is open to any interested child. Every tournament is divided into a number of divisions, so less experienced players still have the opportunity to compete, just in lower divisions. A child does not have to be the best player in their grade or at the club to be on the chess team, they just have to have an interest. The requirements for being on the team are that they tell us they want to be on the team, attend at least 2 outside rated tournaments per semester, get and maintain a USCF membership, and do at least 30 minutes of chess homework per week. Participation in one of the team classes is strongly recommended, though not required. Click here for more information on tournaments. The Wednesday schedule has 4 more classes than the Friday schedule due to vacations and the state and national tournaments. That is why Friday costs less. We still have class on early dismissal days. Pickup from early dismissal is 12:45 pm. Therefore, on those days, class will run until 2:15 pm. Participation in Chess Class is privilege not a right. Our instructors require appropriate behavior from all participants, in essence as outlined in HISD's Code of Student Conduct. We will make every effort to work with children and their parents to eliminate disruptive behavior. However, the Chess Program reserves the right to dismiss any student who repeatedly interferes with the teacher's ability to communicate effectively with the class or with the ability of the student's classmates to learn.
K-1 Beginning Tournament Player
Day	Wednesday
Time	3 - 4:30 pm
Where	Elementary Art Room / moving after the snack to a separate classroom
Instructor	Larry Englebretson
Who	All Kindergarten students 1st graders new to tournament chess
Fee	$160 / semester. Checks should be made out to T. H. Rogers. As with the main club, we do not want our fees to be a financial barrier to any child's participation. If they are, please contact us so we can work with you to make the program affordable.
Registration	Registration has begun. Sign up through Ms. Jenkinson.
Other Information	Because of the age of the players, this room will need a parent helper each week. No chess knowledge is necessary. You will be there to escort children to the restroom, help with the snack, be the disciplinarian, and help the coach in what ever capacity is needed. Parents who sign their child up for this class will be required to come at least once per semester to assist. A snack and drink are provided. Please remember, when you sign your child up for any of these classes, you must inform your child's teacher in writing of the days and time. Otherwise, your child's teacher will send them to the car pool line, bus ramp or YMCA as usual.
Intermediate Tournament Player
Day	Wednesday
Time	3 - 4:30 pm
Where	Elementary Art Room
Instructor	David John
Who	Students with USCF ratings between 400 - 800
Fee	$160 / semester. Checks should be made out to T. H. Rogers. As with the main club, we do not want our fees to be a financial barrier to any child's participation. If they are, please contact us so we can work with you to make the program affordable.
Registration	Registration has begun. Sign up through Ms. Jenkinson.
Other Information	A snack and drink are provided. Parents of Elementary Students: Please remember, when you sign your child up for any of these classes, you must inform your child's teacher in writing of the days and time. Otherwise, your child's teacher will send them to the car pool line, bus ramp or YMCA as usual.
Older Beginning Tournament Player
Day	Wednesday
Time	3 - 4:30 pm
Where	Elementary Art Room / moving after the snack to a separate classroom
Instructor	Larry Englebretson
Who	2nd grade and up. New to tournament chess or with USCF ratings under 400.
Fee	$160 / semester. Checks should be made out to T. H. Rogers. As with the main club, we do not want our fees to be a financial barrier to any child's participation. If they are, please contact us so we can work with you to make the program affordable.
Registration	Registration has begun. Sign up through Ms. Jenkinson.
Other Information	A snack and drink are provided. Parents of Elementary Students: Please remember, when you sign your child up for any of these classes, you must inform your child's teacher in writing of the days and time. Otherwise, your child's teacher will send them to the car pool line, bus ramp or YMCA as usual.
Advanced Tournament Player Classes 1 and 2
Day	Friday
Time	3 - 4:30 pm
Where	Elementary Art Room / 2nd class moving to Room 400 after the snack.
Instructor	David John and Jeff Ashton
Who	Generally: Class 1: Students with USCF ratings over 1000. Class 2: Students with USCF rating between 800 - 1000.
Fee	$125 / semester. Checks should be made out to T. H. Rogers. As with the main club, we do not want our fees to be a financial barrier to any child's participation. If they are, please contact us so we can work with you to make the program affordable.
Registration	Registration has begun. Sign up through Ms. Jenkinson.
Other Information	A snack and drink are provided. Parents of Elementary Students: Please remember, when you sign your child up for any of these classes, you must inform your child's teacher in writing of the days and time. Otherwise, your child's teacher will send them to the car pool line, bus ramp or YMCA as usual.

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