E3 Charter School
charter school
Carmel values education and envisions starting an all-boys charter high school, grades 6 through 12, in response to some of the problems our community faces in educating our African American students.
Research shows that:
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African Americans are disproportionately suspended & expelled from Indiana schools
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Many AA males do not meet the minimum requirements for high school graduation
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Indiana ranks as one of the 10 worst states in terms of AA males’ 4-year school graduation rates
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Preparing students for college and post-high school, as early as 6th grade has guaranteed benefits
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Additionally, in light of the recent high school closings throughout the city, to include John Marshall in our own neighborhood, we see a need to support quality & accessible education for the students of our community. Mt. Carmel envisions a school that will improve the educational achievement levels of African American males by providing an innovative curriculum, which prepares students for progression to post-secondary education and/or other career-focused pursuits.
Vision
Mt. Carmel High School will prepare young men for academic excellence and instill a sense of civic responsibility.
Mission
Mt. Carmel High School on the far eastside educates young men while providing tools to empower them to live up to their God-given potential.
Values & Philosophy
What problem(s) are we trying to solve? Why do we want to start a charter school?
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Failure rate of young men; high school dropout rate; complacency of not pursuing education beyond high school
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Educational system failures, justice system failure, and the school to prison pipeline
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Limitations to educational access on the Far Eastside
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Pride
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Integrity
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Respect
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Love of learning
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Accountability
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Leadership
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Honesty
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Love of Self and Others
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Honor
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Self-reliance
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Community
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Team/Interdependence
What do we want to be true for our students in terms of outcomes?
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High graduation rates
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College and/or career readiness:
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Enrollment and persistence in post-secondary education
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Engagement in a career path (vocational trades, certificate programs)
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SAT / ACT/ AP/ Dual Credit completion
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Soft skills
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Internships/work experience
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Study abroad and travel experiences
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Technology skills
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Mastery/excellence in reading, math, & writing
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Ability to think critically
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High scholastic pursuits
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Goal-oriented
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Love of learning
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Civic responsibility
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Lifelong learners
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Cultural enhancement/expansive view of the world
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Students are models of academic excellence and good character