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- EIN 46-4280290
- (901) 378-3917
- 4190 Elliston Rd Memphis TN 38111-7902 USA
- leadmemphis.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Charter Schools, Education
Mission: Leadership preparatory charter school is an academically challenging, disciplined, supportive, and joyful school. Our mission is to provide k-8 students with the academic and character foundation necessary to excel in high school, graduate from college, and lead in their communities. Authorized by the shelby county board of education, leadership prep opened its doors to an inaugural class of 60 kindergarten students and 60 first grade students on august 10, 2015. Each year, we will grow by one grade until we reach our full capacity as a k-8 elementary and middle school in 2024. Leadership prep is committed to providing a quality educational option in southeast memphis and eliminating the power of demographic bias on student achievement. Leadership prep will provide a rigorous and supportive educational option for elementary and middle school students. We will achieve our mission by ensuring every student receives the academic skills, knowledge, and strong character foundation necessary
Programs: Leadership prep's head of school leads critical school tasks necessary for continued school growth and achievement: critical projects supervised by the head of school during this time included the following:1. Interviewing and hiring new staff for upcoming school year. 2. Leading student recruitment efforts. 3. Leading parent information sessions for future scholars. 4. Researching, drafting, and ordering all curriculum needs for the upcoming school year. 5. Drafting school policies and procedures. 6. Drafting board policies and procedures. 7. Meeting with local and national funding partners to secure additional donations. 8. Leading efforts to prepare school for upcoming school year - ordering furniture, supplies, etc.
vision for the next fiscal year: leadership prep is committed to providing a quality educational option in southeast memphis and eliminating the power of demographic bias on student achievement. Authorized by the shelby county board of education, leadership prep opened its doors to an inaugural class of 60 kindergarten students and 60 first grade students on august 10, 2015. Each year, we will grow by one grade until we reach our full capacity as a k-8 elementary and middle school in 2024. Leadership prep will provide a rigorous and supportive educational option for elementary and middle school students. We will achieve our mission by ensuring every student receives the academic skills, knowledge, and strong character foundation necessary to set them on the path to college.