History and Development of the School

The transcript describes the founding and development of a school initially established in 2000 as a college prep institution for 200 students. In 2005, the school expanded and relocated, now serving 1,000 students from kindergarten to 12th grade, primarily from inner-city areas. The speaker shares their teaching background, starting in 1995 in Kansas City, and details the collaborative effort to establish a charter school during the rise of charter schools in the U.S.

In what year was the school originally founded?

• 2005

• 2010

• 1995

• 2000

What was the initial student capacity when the school was founded?

• 1,000 students

• 500 students

• 200 students

• 100 students

By 2005, the school had expanded to serve how many students?

• 500 students

• 750 students

• 1,000 students

• 1,500 students

What grades does the school currently serve?

• Kindergarten through 5th grade

• 6th grade through 12th grade

• Kindergarten through 12th grade

• 1st grade through 8th grade

What was the profession of the founder before starting the school?

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Engineer

• CEO