Middle College at North Carolina A&T State University
http://ncat.gcsnc.com/pages/Middle_College_at_N_C__A_T
Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Principal: Mr. Marcus Gause
School Mission: Our mission is to provide a single-gender education that will establish a school culture raising educational achievement in an innovative, nurturing environment where young men are offered exceptionally challenging education opportunities that support academic development at the highest standard.
Brooklyn College Academy
http://www.brooklyncollegeacademy.com/
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Principal: Mr. Nicholas Mazzarella
School Mission: Brooklyn College Academy has defined its mission in terms of some basic assumptions which provide the impetus and direction of the philosophy and mission of the school. Among the assumptions are: *Every student can learn.*Challenged students can be motivated to attend.*Personalized settings and courses designed to capitalize on students’ interests and experiences increase the desire to remain in school and learn.*Ongoing support from staff, peers, parents and community resources help students develop self-esteem, overcome negative influences, and appreciate diversity in a multicultural community.*Effective teaching is an interactive process which is more likely to occur when teachers work collaboratively in curriculum development and professional development, as well as participate in the decision making process*Effective instructional programs emphasize scholastic achievement coupled with strong guidance support systems.
Ginn Academy
http://clevelandmetroschools.org/ginn
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Principal: Mr. Nicholas Petty
School Mission: Our mission is to become exemplary students who will reach our full potential and beyond. We will recognize our genius and realize our self-worth. We will stay patient and poised to seize every opportunity for success. We are guided by scholarship, leadership and service to all mankind. The Ginn Academy will cultivate us to become global leaders of the century.
Verbum Dei High School
Location: Los Angeles, California
Principal: Dr. Brandi Odom Lucas
School Mission: Verbum Dei High School is a Catholic college preparatory for young men who are economically and academically underserved in Watts and the surrounding communities. As a Catholic high school, Verbum Dei is dedicated to the full proclamation of the Good News of Jesus Christ. The school is committed to the holistic development of each student and recognizes that each student is a unique individual, shaped by ability, aptitude, culture, and experience.
Urban Prep Academies
http://www.urbanprep.org/
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Principal: Mr. Richard Glass (Bronzeville), Mr. Dion Steele (Englewood), Mr. Patrick Robinson (West Campus)
School's Mission: The mission of Urban Prep is to provide a comprehensive, high-quality college preparatory education to young men that results in our graduates succeeding in college.
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
http://www.jrladetroit.com/
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Principal: Mr. Russell Harris
School Mission: Jalen Rose Leadership Academy will empower all scholars to develop the strength of character, skills, and knowledge needed to matriculate, be great in, and graduate from college so that they have opportunities to be successful in the competitive world and to take care of themselves and the people that they love.
Frederick Douglas High School
http://www1.pgcps.org/douglass/
Location: Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Principal: Mr. Eddie Scott
School Mission: Frederick Douglass High School empowers our students to become effective communicators, globally-minded problem-solvers, and life-long learners who realize their potential and become ethical, service-oriented citizens.
