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ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE

What is a Charter School? Charter Schools are autonomous public schools, which receive the same funding from the same sources as other public schools. Charter schools are not private schools. Charter schools do not charge tuition. Charter schools are operated by teachers, parents and community groups, and are able to make site based decisions concerning their curriculum, structure and emphasis. Charter schools are non-sectarian, non religious and do not discriminate in their admissions policies. Who can enroll in a Charter School? Any student in the Kansas City Missouri School District may attend Académie Lafayette. Charter Schools are choice schools, which means that parents and students choose which school they would like to attend and are limited only by space availability. How much does it cost? As a public school, there is no cost for residents in the Kansas City, Missouri school district. Are Charter Schools subject to state and federal laws? A Charter School is subject to all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion and ancestry. Académie Lafayette has spelled out this nondiscrimination policy in its Charter Application. What are the advantages of a Charter School? Charter Schools are operated by teachers, parents and community groups and are able to make site-based decisions concerning their curriculum structure and emphasis. Because they do not have large administrative organizations, charter schools are able to, and can be held accountable, for the achievement of their students.
ALLEN VILLAGE

Allen Village School can be traced back to 1854 when it was known as the Westport Main School, located in the basement of the Westport Methodist church. In 1856, voters authorized the school board to collect a tax of $1,000.00 in order to purchase the basement rooms of the church, making it the first tax-supported school in Kansas City. Mr. Arthur Mason Allen was hired to teach at the school in 1857. During his tenure, the Westport Main School was constructed. A fire in the school caused irreparable damage and the school was razed and a new one built in 1895. Four years later the school was annexed by the Kansas City School District and officially name the A.M. Allen School. Construction for a third building on the property began in 1912 with yet another addition in 1927. Allen School was closed in June of 1938 due to decreasing enrollment. However, there were a number of families in the Westport community who opposed the school’s closing and as a result of their efforts, the school was reopened in September of 1938. Unfortunately, the school was closed again in 1976. After remaining empty for two years it became the Westport Allen Center and housed a number of non-profit organizations including the Kansas City Ballet. In the fall of 1999, Allen Village School was established. At a Grand Opening Ceremony on November 23, 1999, this K-8 charter school was officially dedicated as the “new kid on the block!”
ALTA VISTA CHARTER SCH.
B. BANNEKER ACADEMY
BLUE SPRINGS R-IV

The mission of the Blue Springs School District is to create an educational community in which each individual acquires knowledge, develops skills, and functions as a literate citizen to achieve personal goals.
BROOKSIDE CHARTER SCH.

For a quality education with parental involvement in their children’s learning, Brookside is the place to grow in a caring community of learners.
CENTER 58
DELLA LAMB ELEM.

Della Lamb Community Services was founded in 1897 as a Methodist Mission to provide child care for poor, working mothers. Today, we provide low-income families with early education, child care, youth services, adult services, adult education, transportation, emergency social services, international refugee services, Elementary Charter School education, back-to-school supplies, Thanksgiving groceries and Christmas groceries and gifts. Della Lamb Mabee Multi-Purpose Center and other Della Lamb youth sites offer educational, athletic, recreational, and cultural activities as well as drug and violence preventative programming for children and youth ages 5-18. In addition, we operate satellite centers throughout the inner city, including an Adult Education Center, Social Services, Transportation Center, and our Elementary Charter School at 10th and Charlotte. Over 10,000 low-income families are assisted annually through various DLCS programs. We're members of the United Way of Greater Kansas City, our organization is a project related to the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church, and we are a MONAP (Missouri Neighborhood Assistance Program) accepted agency.
DERRICK THOMAS ACADEMY

Derrick Thomas Academy ensures all students master a curriculum based on high academic and social standards. This is accomplished by all stakeholders committing themselves to reaching the goal of academic excellence for both students and staff. Students will leave our charge prepared to achieve their personal goals as well as contributing to their community.
DON BOSCO EDUCATION CTR.

The Don Bosco Centers has been a source of help and hope in the northeast neighborhood of Kansas City for over 70 years. We have helped empower tens of thousands of individuals and families to achieve independence, to become self-sufficient, to build better lives. Our interrelated Centers provide comprehensive social services to address the daily challenges faced by the community we serve. By addressing multiple interrelated challenges instead of providing a short-term solution to a single problem, families and individuals are more likely to experience lasting change in their lives.
FORT OSAGE R-I

On August 9, 1949, Jackson County voters approved a county-wide reorganization plan whereby the 83 districts were divided into 15 units. The district we know today was created from 16 rural districts and the Buckner and Levasy High School districts. The 16 rural schools had an enrollment of 246 children, Buckner had 238, and Levasy had 88. On August 30, 1949, a special school election was held to elect six directors for Reorganized District No. 1 of Jackson County (Fort Osage School District's name). The first recorded meeting was held in the First State Bank of Buckner on September 2, 1949.
FRONTIER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION
GENESIS SCHOOL INC.
GORDON PARKS ELEM.

Gordon Parks Elementary School is a kindergarten through fifth grade charter school serving 240 students in Kansas City, MO. Founded in 1999 by Dorothy Curry and Sue Jarvis, Gordon Parks was named in honor of the groundbreaking African-American photographer, who proudly endorsed the school’s mission of educating urban core children to reach their full potential. With its exceptional teachers, small classes and a holistic curriculum integrated with the arts, Gordon Parks offers an outstanding education to all children. With its intensive support services in special education, counseling, social skills development and supplemental reading and math instruction, Gordon Parks is particularly well established to serve students whose education is hindered by various risk factors. Each year, about 95% of Gordon Parks’ students qualify for the free/reduced lunch program, a common indicator of low-income used by schools. About 17% of our students (the highest ratio among Kansas City charter schools) qualify for special education classes. Far too many of our students are pained by broken families or exposure to violence in their homes or neighborhoods. Despite these obstacles, Gordon Parks’ students inspire others with their intelligence, creativity and determination to learn. Like our schools’ namesake, they are overcoming challenges to realize and contribute their unique genius to the betterment of the world around them. As a charter school, Gordon Parks receives public funding. But to maintain our small classes, holistic curriculum and intensive support services we also depend on the generosity and dedication of donors and volunteers, who are all essential members of our Gordon Parks team. Collectively, this team provides the environment,resources and high expectations necessary for our students to thrive. Gordon Parks is sponsored by the University of Central Missouri (UCM), accredited by the North Central Association of Schools (NCA) and accountable to both the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Schools (DESE) and the U.S. Department of Education. Gordon Parks is a registered 501(c)3 organization and is governed by a board of directors.
GRAIN VALLEY R-V
GRANDVIEW C-4

Mission The Grandview C-4 School District is committed to maximizing the achievement and personal development of all students by improving teaching, learning, and relationships.
HICKMAN MILLS C-1
HOGAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY
HOPE ACADEMY

Our ultimate goal at Hope Montessori Academy is to help your child reach his or her full potential in all areas of life. The discovery of new skills, aptitudes and passions begins when your child first steps onto a Hope campus, and the benefits will stay with them over a lifetime. You will find Hope Montessori Academies located in the communities of Ballwin, Creve Coeur, Lake Saint Louis, St. Charles and Wildwood. Our preschools, renowned for providing quality education, operate year round — offer a Montessori-based curriculum during the school year and day camps during the summer months.
IMAGINE REN ACAD ENV SCI & MA
INDEPENDENCE 30
KANSAS CITY 33
KIPP: ENDEAVOR ACADEMY

KIPP Endeavor Academy was founded in 2007 based on the belief that all students can and will learn when provided with a quality education. KIPP Endeavor Academy is located in the heart of the urban core of Kansas City, drawing students from the entire Kansas City Missouri School District. We are a free, open-enrollment charter school serving over 250 middle school students in grades 5-8. Because we serve students who are historically educationally disadvantaged, their ultimate achievements will be all the more impressive. We believe that it is our mission to ensure that all of our students are given the tools necessary to be successful in high school, college, and in life. Every day, KIPP Endeavor Academy students are proving what is possible for students in urban education in Kansas City.
LEE A. TOLBERT COM. ACADEMY

It's no secret that Kansas City schools have had their share of disappointments in recent times. Parents have been faced with difficult choices. Most cannot afford private schooling for their children, yet they also cannot afford to allow their children's education and well-being to suffer. With this in mind, a community vision was realized; the Missouri Department of Education and the University of Missouri at Kansas City approved the Charter for the Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy. The foundation of the Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy is based upon integrity, respect, and character -- both for students and staff. Children develop positive habits, in their studies and in their life, by example and through daily practice. Students are given a fair opportunity to learn -- and to be heard -- feeling empowered in their desire and motivation for education. These are not just words; they are essential to our success, and it works! In fact, many of our staffs' own children attend Tolbert Academy. Small size classes with large modern size classrooms provide an ideal educational environment.
LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII

The Lee's Summit School District was reorganized in 1949 when 16 rural elementary districts combined with the Greenwood School District and the Lee's Summit City School District. These rural districts included High Mound, Cedar Hill, Hazel Grove, Maple Grove, Colbern, Lone Oak, Oakland, Cyclone, Center Point, Wright, Tennyson, Woodland, Hazel Dell, Tarsney and Mason. In 1949, the school district totaled a little over 1,200 students. Today, close to 17,500 students attend our school district. Reorganized School District No. 7 -- more commonly known as the Lee's Summit R-7 District -- now includes 18 elementary schools, three middle schools, three high schools, the Summit Ridge Academy (alternative school), Great Beginnings Early Education Center and Summit Technology Academy.
LONE JACK C-6
OAK GROVE R-VI

It is the mission of the Oak Grove R-VI School District to create an environment for students to become lifelong learners by providing the guidance, tools, and opportunities to maximize their academic, social, and individual potential.
PATHWAY ACADEMY

Pathway Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in Kansas City, Missouri for students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade. Pathway Academy is committed to academic excellence – the Pathway Board of Education, in partnership with EdisonLearning is proud to offer your student the chance to achieve, to grow and to have academic success. At Pathway, you can be assured that your child will achieve academic excellence in an environment that is focused on preparing the way for a life long journey of learning, which includes graduation from high school and onto college and to a successful career.
RAYTOWN C-2

Our Mission... Raytown Quality Schools: a unified learning community leading individuals to achieve the exceptional.
SCUOLA VITA NUOVA

SVN is a safe collaborative community of learners who think independently, work creatively, and contribute positively to the world.
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY
URBAN COM. LEADERSHIP ACADEMY