Most of all, we all care about each other, and that's one of our secret ingredients to success. The staff varies from a relatively new teacher to a veteran of twenty years. All are different, but the common theme is people who love working with inner-city kids and truly believe that their students can succeed academically. Two of the teachers live in Lowell, so there is also a strong community connection. Weekly team meetings are far from boring.
Topics range from professional development to challenging students.
This way every staff person gets to know every student. There are currently eighteen students preparing for graduation this July. All of them have applied to college and are working on their post graduation plans, a requirement for graduation. By this they mean that students must earn their diplomas by demonstrating proficiencies. This portfolio will include all of the documents necessary to ensure a smooth transition for the student into college or the workforce.