The School of St. Mary (Primary Grade Center)

Chess-Ed continues to provide this positive, unique, and dynamic chess program that lifts each student to a new level of expertise. Each week students enjoy an engaging lesson under the guidance of a professional chess instructor with supervised time for game playing. Instruction is tailored to the level of play.

Studies confirm that the student who plays chess often does better academically. Playing chess increases IQ performance, improves memory, uses analytical and critical thinking skills, teaches problem solving, responsibility, sportsmanship, social skills and more