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In 1975, Genesis School began as a VISTA GED tutoring project
preparing Westport
High School
students for the Adult Basic Education exam. Over the next 30 years,
Genesis became accredited, secured United Way membership, and received
a series of national awards for its mission and accomplishments.
After 25 years of service to at-risk youth, Genesis became a
charter school in 1999 through the sponsorship of the University of
Missouri–Kansas City. Accredited by North Central, Genesis became
the first alternative, charter school in Missouri to receive a ten year charter
school renewal in 2005.
A few Genesis highlights include: North Central
accreditation and United Way
membership since 1980; U.S.
Department of Education, Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Recognition in
1990 and a successful Joint Capital Campaign in 1999 with the Boys and
Girls Clubs that paid off the Thornberry
Center mortgage.
Historical
partnerships, as listed below, have empowered Genesis to be a catalyst
for youth, program and community development.
Heart of America United Way
Vineyard and Oak Park Neighborhood Associations
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Kansas City, Missouri City Hall - Focus
University of Missouri– Kansas City (UMKC)
Greater Kansas City Boys & Girls Clubs
Local Investment Commission
Swope Parkway Comprehensive Health Center
COMBAT
The Jackson County Mental Health Levy Board
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Jackson County Family Court
The Kansas City Public Library
YouthFriends
Education Inc
Westport Cooperative Mission, Inc.
The Full Employment Council
Kansas City Missouri
School District
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