Southside Academy Charter School enrolls approximately 400 students in kindergarten through grade eight. The school operates an after-school chess club. Its academic curriculum includes programs in reading, writing, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and technology education. Southside Academy Charter School additionally offers classes in art, music and physical education. It offers before- and after-school child care services. The school s after-school programs include basketball, Odyssey of the Mind, and band, chess, chorus and drama clubs. In addition, Southside Academy Charter School provides speech, occupational and physical therapy services to students with various disabilities. It is located in Syracuse, N.Y., and is a part of National Heritage Academies.