Generation One Academy
A Community School
Like children everywhere, “at-risk” children need to feel not only that they belong but that there is a future, waiting and attainable for them. They need dreams that are not bound by reality but fueled by hope, sustained by achievement and made real by work, commitment and opportunity. It begins, as it does for all children, in the formative, foundational years from 4 to 12.
Generation One Academy is designed to be an environment that provides positive input, nurturing encouragement and real-world tools for building the foundation for a successful life by taking away the obstacles to the effective delivery of educational content to “at-risk” children.
The “traditional” school building and classroom environment have been removed. The school building is now a room in a church (in most cases). The classroom is more conducive to learning because it is smaller and the teacher now has the time to address individual challenges. Parents are encouraged to volunteer in various positions that support their child’s classroom. And the church is encouraged to reach out to families of each student to offer them the fellowship that leads to a healthy household.
Family, school, church and neighborhood; these are the most important influences in the life of a child. Thus, it is imperative that they offer encouragement that is deliberately positive and affirming. Through Generation One Academy these entities are brought together to build the foundations for success that “at-risk” children need so desperately.
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(Fast Facts)
1. What is Generation One Academy (GenOne A)?
GenOne A is a Private Christian School designed to meet the unique environmental, sociological and educational needs of severely “at-risk” children from 2 to 5th grade.
2. How is GenOne A different?
GenOne A will create a home school-like environment that will thrive on honest, appropriate, nurturing interactions between teachers and students that will encourage strong, supportive relationships, essential to overcoming the barriers to education “at-risk” children face.
3. Where is it located?
GenOne A will be located in various Third Ward churches and will have a centralized administrative office.
4. What is the Teacher-to-Student Ratio?
The teacher-to-student ratio will be 1-to-4. Each classroom will have two levels (i.e. PK4 & K, 1st & 2nd) and be comprised of only 12 students 6 in each grade level. The teaching team will be comprised of 1 teacher; 1 teacher aide and 1 volunteer.
5. How long will students stay in a class?
A student will be with each Teaching Team for 2 years. This time frame will allow the Teaching Team to identify and address individual needs and to spend as much time as necessary to ensure each child fully grasps the methods and concepts needed to fully understand the content being delivered.
6. What will it cost to attend?
GenOne A will be free to the children attending but it will cost the parent or guardian of each child 20 hours per school year in volunteer activities. This requirement is meant to help inspire the child as they see a significant adult in their family participate in their educational process.
7. How long is the school year?
GenOne A will operate on a year-round schedule, having 197 school days in it's first year. The students will have similar or the same holidays as public schools in the area, but will only have 3 weeks off in July as their summer break.
8. Where will the children come from?
Gen1 currently operates an After-School program and many of the children will come from that source. However, the host church and staff members will recommend students to join the school.
9. What curriculum will be used?
GenOne A will use the My Father's World curriculum which is highly regarded for its excellence and is Christ-centered.
10.Will the GenOne A be accredited?
Yes, GenOne A will be accredited.
11. What happens after 5th grade for the student?
Some 6th graders will be transferred to either KIPP Academy or YES Prep. Others will be enrolled in The Chinquapin School. All will be prepared to maximize their educational opportunity upon graduation or transfer from GenOne A and most will go on to successful college careers.
*Generation One Academy Needs List*
In an effort to give you some ideas of our critical needs at this time, below is a list, with costs identified:
1.* funds for school uniforms:* we will provide each student with 10 cotton, polo-type shirts with the g1a logo. each shirt costs the academy $6.
*you can provide uniforms for a student for 1 year for $60 or for a classroom of 12 students for $720.*
2. *funds for school lunches:* we will provide lunch to each student at a cost of $6 per day per student.
*you can provide lunch for a student for a month for $120 or lunch for student for a year for $1,182.*
3. *funds for school curriculum: *we will teach from a home school type, christian-based curriculum with lots of teaching aids, including computer programs & manipulatives.
*you can provide the curriculum for a student for 1 year for $600 or for a classroom of 12 students for $7,200.*
4. *funds for field trips: *the students will take multiple field trips over the year.
*you can provide a child with the ability to go on school field trips for 1 year for $150 or for a classroom of 12 students for $1,800.*
5. *funds for physical education program:* we will use CATCH curriculum for physical education for the students at a total cost of $4,000 per year.
*you can provide the curriculum & all needed supplies for a student for 1 year for $111 or for a classroom of 12 students for $1,332.*
6. *funds for classroom furniture: * the "host" churches will not supply the classroom furniture & materials that will be needed (desks, tables, chairs, bookshelves, overhead projectors, listening stations and the like).
*you can provide all of the needed furniture & equipment for 1 student in a classroom for $360 or for a classroom of 12 students for $4,320.*
7. *donations of food for breakfast, lunch & snacks:* we are looking for *vendors(restaurants, grocerty stores, etc.) that are willing to donate food for student meals.*
8. *locate suburban churches, foundations & corporations for support:* we are looking for *large organizations* *to support our efforts through financial assistance, material resources & volunteer help.*
*----------------------------------------------A FEW FINAL OPTIONS-------------------------------------------------*
*SPONSOR A CHILD FOR THE YEAR**: *we have created a program where individuals, corporations, foundations and/or churches can sponsor a child for an entire year. we will provide you with regular updates on the child's performance, pictures & invite you to participate in school events throughout the year.
*you can provide everything needed (Excluding all teacher-related salaries) for 1 year of education for 1 child for $3,072. you can provide everything needed (Including all teacher-related salaries) for 1 year of education for 1 child for $8,931.*
*SPONSOR A CLASSROOM FOR THE YEAR: *we have created a program where individuals, corporations, foundations and/or churches can sponsor an entire classroom of 12 students for an entire year. we will provide you with regular updates on the performance of all of the students in the classroom, pictures & invite you to participate in classroom & school events throughout the year.
*you can provide everything needed (Excluding all teacher-related salaries) for 1 year for an entire classroom of 12 students for $36,869. you can provide everything needed (Including all teacher-related slalaries) for 1 year for an entire classroom of 12 students for $107,176.*