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The Urban Collaborative seeks to intervene in the lives of
at-risk young adolescents, to help them attain the academic
and social skills necessary for success in high school and
in life. We strive to create a challenging curriculum and
supportive community that motivate students with meaningful
opportunities for achievement. We stress the importance of
taking responsibility, working hard, setting goals, taking
risks, and having fun.
Mission Directives
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To serve at-risk students who are likely
to drop out of school in the absence of concentrated efforts
that address their unique needs.
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To build a school that engenders and
relied upon individuals who respect each other, appreciate
diversity and who share a commitment to community.
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To guide students toward academic
achievement that allows students to advance in grade at an
accelerated rate, and assume more responsibility for their
own education.
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To help students succeed be extending
the influence of the school to the students families, and
beyond the traditional boundaries of school.
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To establish the school as an
institution that readily seeks partnerships with community
based organizations, businesses, foundations and other
groups who have a stake in the success of at-risk youth in
inner-city schools.
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To establish and sustain, among staff, a
commitment to school-based management founded upon shared
decision-making, exploration of innovative ideas and
practices, and experimentation.
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