| Welcome to Polk Scholastic Chess |
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We are a nonprofit organization offering an extracurricular
activity open to all students of Polk County Florida enrolled
in kindergarten through 12th grade, including home-schooled
students. We exist to encourage academic growth through
the game of chess.
We believe the game of chess is an exciting way to teach critical thinking skills, sequencing, sportsmanship, self-control, and other skills. We have seen the progress and academic improvement of students who play chess. Chess is for everyone - even if your student is not a high achiever or has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder! We offer a tournament setting allowing the students to be challenged and as competitive as they want to be - yet they are not penalized due to their level of ability. We work with schools throughout Polk County to help start and continue school-based Chess Clubs. We offer start up sets and ongoing advice. If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of having chess in schools, please click here to view the article "Why Offer Chess in Schools?" by Chessmaster Jerry Meyers. |
