Ridgeland, Mississippi — SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy (CPSA) in Canton, Mississippi, is leading education reform in Mississippi with support from visionary nonprofit organization SR1 for its first year in 2023-24 . With a focus on college preparatory education and her STEM education, the academy aims to leverage extensive grassroots experience to pioneer new educational avenues and foster unparalleled student outcomes.
SR1 CPSA found that despite initial skepticism about the feasibility of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education at the elementary level, narrow recruitment pools and communities embraced the potential of STEM and charter schools. I got over the initial hurdles like not being aware enough. . The academy's enrollment, which started with just 15 students, has expanded to over 100 and is approaching its full capacity of 225 students for the 2024-25 academic year.
Founder Tam Green believes the essence of a charter school's success lies in its innovation and adaptability. “The Charter space holds incredible potential for innovation,” Green asserts. Coming from a poor background in rural Forest, Mississippi, and completing his STEM and MBA from Mississippi State University, Mr. Green had a head start on the path from his program to professional leadership. , embodies an incredible blend of resilience, cultural competency, and expertise. .
The Academy's commitment to quality is evidenced by its policy of capping enrollment at 75 students per grade, with plans for gradual expansion. SR1 CPSA includes K, 1centand 2n.d. Add one grade each year for 2024-2025.
To expand its impact, SR1 CPSA has launched a strategic initiative to increase enrollment and community engagement. By emphasizing student performance, parent voice and leveraging social media, the academy aims to become more integrated into the local community. These efforts are strengthened by partnerships and active participation in community events to further promote our STEM-focused curriculum.
SR1 CPSA is expanding its educational services to include PreK early learning, with the goal of improving school readiness from an early age. In addition, the Academy is also addressing innovative wastewater system challenges in developing a state-of-the-art campus that exceeds traditional educational standards. This demonstrates his SR1 CPSA's sustainable commitment to an environment that supports both academic success and well-being.
Guided by the latest technology in neuroscience, psychology, and other fields, the upcoming campus will employ principles of neuroarchitecture, biophilic design (strengthening our connection to nature), and saltogenic design (environments that support health and well-being) To do. This holistic approach marks a departure from traditional school design, prioritizing spaces that promote both educational excellence and individual well-being.
SR1 CPSA calls on stakeholders to actively participate in redefining the educational environment to meet the needs of the next generation. Importantly, SR1 CPSA was tasked with securing $700,000 in education reserve funds to align with the Mississippi Charter Authorization Commission's recent regulations for the 2024-25 school year due to increased student numbers. I owe it.
This requirement comes despite the academy's predictions about financial profitability for the coming year. We ask our community for help in achieving this important milestone to ensure we continue to provide unparalleled educational opportunities.
The project aims not only to improve educational standards, but also to enable students to face the complex situations of the future with confidence. For more information, please visit our website www.sr1cpsa.org or contact us via email: info@sr1cpsa.og or phone: 769.275.0330.
This ambitious project, based on evidence-based strategies to improve student outcomes and well-being, will profoundly change the landscape of instructional design and usher in a new era of educational excellence in Mississippi and beyond. It is something that tells you.
