Urban Prep Acadamies

"Urban Prep Academies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates a network of all-boys public schools including the country’s first charter high school for boys. Urban Prep’s mission is to provide a high-quality and comprehensive college-preparatory educational experience to young men that results in our graduates succeeding in college. The schools are a direct response to the urgent need to reverse abysmal graduation and college completion rates among boys in urban centers. While most of Urban Prep students come to the schools from economically disadvantaged households and reading 3 or more years below grade level, Urban Prep remains committed to preparing all of its students for college and life." http://www.urbanprep.org

Before each semester begins, each student is given a watch that will enable them to time management. This gives the students at Urban Prep not to be late. Very clever I'd say. This prestigious Academy currently has a 100% graduation rate of students attend for year colleges institutions. This college prep academy puts young African-American boy in the position to learn and achieve on a competitive/ committed level. Walking the streets of Chicago with shirt and tie with royal blue blazer with crest engraved on the upper left pocket, distinguish themselves from others. Letting others know that they're serious about their education and ready for the next step in the academic world.


The Urban Prep Creed

We believe.
We are the young men of Urban Prep.
We are college bound.
We are exceptional-not because we say it, but because we work hard at it.
We will not falter in the face of any obstacle placed before us.
We are dedicated, committed and focused.
We never succumb to mediocrity, uncertainty or fear.
We never fail because we never give up.
We make no excuses.
We choose to live honestly, nonviolently and honorably.
We respect ourselves and, in doing so, respect all people.
We have a future for which we are accountable.
We have a responsibility to our families, community and world.
We are our brothers' keepers.
We believe in ourselves.
We believe in each other.
We believe in Urban Prep.
WE BELIEVE.