Cleveland Indians Announce High Achievers Kids Club

Cleveland Indians launch online educational program for grades K-8; NE Ohio area students rewarded for academic excellence and positive efforts

02/21/2008, CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians today announced the 2008 Indians High Achievers Kids Club, presented by KeyBank, with support from the Plain Dealer. The Indians organization is committed to encouraging students to reach their full potential and help foster self-confidence in the youth of Northeast Ohio. The Cleveland Indians High Achievers Kids Club will provide an opportunity for students to be rewarded with tickets and other great prizes for positive efforts and academic success.

The Indians High Achievers Kids Club Program is a combination of community outreach programs that were conducted in the past-- the former Indians Kids Club, High Achievers, Newspaper in Education, and the Grand Slam Literacy Program. The goal of this newly developed online venture-which is FREE TO STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8-is to give an outlet for Northeast Ohio students to have fun through learning with a focus on education and citizenship.

As the official Indians High Achievers Kids Club spokesmen, Indians Manager Eric Wedge, along with help from 1B Ryan Garko, will support the educational component of this Indians Community Outreach initiative. Each will play a significant role by visiting schools and the sharing the message of the importance of working hard in school, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

"As a parent, I know there's no greater investment we can make in life than to provide great opportunities for our kids", said Indians Manager, Eric Wedge. "Whether in the classroom or on the baseball field, I have found that a key method to achieving success is inclusion in a team and sense of pride in accomplishment. The Indians High Achievers Kids Club is an opportunity to provide this very foundation for kids."

Early Sign-up Bonus! Students who register online at indians.com before March 13 will be eligible for the Indians High Achievers Kids Club Parade that will take place prior to Kids Opening Day on April 13. Early membership entitles an Indians High Achiever Kids Club member and one (1) guest to participate in a special pregame, on-field parade. Please Note: Game tickets are required for parade participation.

The FREE online Indians High Achievers Kids Club is based upon a point system within 3 scholastic categories (Grades, Reading and Attendance).

Students have the opportunity to earn 25 points for each completed task:
Grades: Maintain A's & B's, Satisfactory, or 3.0 and above (based on individual school grading system) for an entire period
Reading: Read 3 books during one grading period
Attendance: Perfect attendance during one grading period
Bonus Points: Accomplish all 3 Categories in one grading period

Rewards begin with an Indians keychain and get substantially greater as more points are earned. Rewards to be won include backpacks, t-shirts, game tickets and entry into high-end raffle prizes including ceremonial first pitches and a chance to watch batting practice.

Reward Deadlines:

* March 10th, 2008: 1st and 2nd Grading Periods
* June 30th, 2008: 3rd and 4th Grading Periods

The Indians High Achievers Kids Club is a wonderful tool to engage students in grades K-8 in academics and reward them for working hard. Participating schools can also be rewarded with scheduled Slider Assemblies, Indians Player Appearances, Progressive Field Experiences, Tickets, Giveaways and more!

Registration is completely FREE! Students can register online at indians.com/highachievers and for more information visit indians.com.

Source: MLB

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