I met Anne, one of the founders of this amazing school, in 2012 and she convinced me to give volunteering a try as a one-to-one mentor for a student. Miguel (the student) and I met once a week during their extended 11-month school year and while I'm not sure how much help I was in his understanding math, over the four years I worked with him I could definitely see the fantastic growth he demonstrated in all of his subjects - and the growth he showed as a person. All credit for that goes to this amazing school and I would absolutely recommend it as a volunteer opportunity, a place to donate (I still do) and a place to champion. Miguel came to the school several grade levels behind in math and reading and graduated 8th grade on time (I was honored to attend the ceremony) and went on to finish high school and attend community college. Years later I still look back at my time with him with only great memories.
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- EIN 86-1155866
- (520) 882-4008
- Po Box 3056 Tucson AZ 85702 USA
- www.imagodeischool.org
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Causes: Education, Elementary & Secondary Schools, Literacy, Primary & Elementary Schools
Mission: Imago dei middle school is an independent, tuition-free middle school for children of low-income families from tucson neighborhoods. We admit children of diverse faiths, races, cultures, and cognitive profiles, believing in the episcopal tradition that we find god in and through each other's presence. Imago dei's small classes, individualized curricula, and extended school days provide rigorous academic, moral and social instruction. In close partnership with families, we are an innovative learning community that affords structured support to help students thrive. Together, we are a school that never gives up on a child. Imago dei challenges students to discover and develop the fullness oftheir individual gifts. We seek to prepare graduates who will contribute intellectually, morally and actively to the society they will inherit. (adopted and modified with permission from the epiphany school in dorchester, ma).
Programs: Imago dei middle school, established in 2005, serves boys and girls inthe 5th through 8th grades from families with low income residing in tucson and south tucson. Imago dei middle school is modeled after the epiphany school in dorchester, massachusetts and is a member of the national association of episcopal schools. Imago dei is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum and support services including the following:* quality academic, physical, social, and spiritual education. * individualized support, nurturing each child's development and identity. * an extended school day (10 hours), week (5 and 1/2 days) and year(11 months). * small classes for specialized instruction (teaching ratio of 1 to 10). * tuition-free education. * access to vitally needed health, prevention, and social services. * opportunities for strong parental involvement. Imago dei middle school is focused on educating the whole child and breaking cycles of poverty. The criterion for admission is based onstudents qualifying for the federal government free/reduced lunch program. Students who qualify financially are admitted on a rolling basis until the class is full, and then applicants are added to a wait list for openings. The cost of tuition at imago dei middle school is approximately $15,000 per year per child. Imago dei operates as a tuition-free school due to the economic limitations of students' families; therefore, donor support is essential for the success of imago dei's mission.