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KIPP Journey Academy welcomes first class of "KIPPsters"

The first KIPP school in Ohio--KIPP Journey Academy in Columbus' Linden Park neighborhood--opened its doors August 6, 2008.  The Columbus Dispatch's Jennifer Smith Richards was on hand to witness dozens of fifth graders start their transformation into college-bound KIPPsters.  Read her account here.

Featured School

East End Accelerated Community School

Statistics Snapshot
Number of Students: 263
Number of Faculty/Staff: 9
Year Chartered: 2002
State Report Card Rating: Academic Watch
Updated: 2007-2008

401 Nassau St.
Dayton, OH 45410
Email: servin@eastendacc.org
Phone: 937-222-7355
Fax: 937-222-7316
Grades Served: K-7
Administrator: Scott Ervin

Mission
At East End Community School, we guarantee student, parent, teacher, administrator, and community voices are heard, recognized, respected, and celebrated. Every stakeholder receives individual attention in order to encourage involvement and student achievement.

Every stakeholder is focused on creating a safe and nurturing academic environment in which ideas and dreams are fostered. We provide them with an avenue to know themselves through allowing them to learn from their own choices. Students leave EEACS as life-long learners with fond memories, knowing they are valued and loved.

School Pledge
This is my school.
Here I listen and I share.
Here I grow and here I care.
At East End, I learn to be
One who makes choices as I see
My success is up to me!
Respect is what I pledge to give
So all may learn and love and live
This is my school.

 

Click here to read this school's financial audit from Ohio's Auditor of State.

2006-2007 School Year Report Card:

http://www.ode.state.oh.us/reportcardfiles/2006-2007/BUILD/143388.PDF

 

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