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:
African Americans are disproportionately suspended & expelled from Indiana schools
Many AA males do not meet the minimum requirements for high school graduation
Indiana ranks as one of the 10 worst states in terms of AA males’ 4-year school graduation rates
Preparing students for college and post-high school, as early as 6th grade has guaranteed benefits
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?
Failure rate of young men; high school dropout rate; complacency of not pursuing education beyond high school
Educational system failures, justice system failure, and the school to prison pipeline
Limitations to educational access on the Far Eastside
Pride
Integrity
Respect
Love of learning
Accountability
Leadership
Honesty
Love of Self and Others
Honor
Self-reliance
Community
Team/Interdependence
What do we want to be true for our students in terms of outcomes?
High graduation rates
College and/or career readiness:
Enrollment and persistence in post-secondary education
Engagement in a career path (vocational trades, certificate programs)
SAT / ACT/ AP/ Dual Credit completion
Soft skills
Internships/work experience
Study abroad and travel experiences
Technology skills
Mastery/excellence in reading, math, & writing
Ability to think critically
High scholastic pursuits
Goal-oriented
Love of learning
Civic responsibility
Lifelong learners
Cultural enhancement/expansive view of the world
Students are models of academic excellence and good character