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STRIVE Prep - Kepner not recommended for renewal

December 14, 2022
By admin

Dear STRIVE Prep-Kepner Families, 

We write to you today with heavy hearts and important news to share. STRIVE Prep - Kepner will be closing in June 2023. 

STRIVE Prep - Kepner has been going through renewal this year with Denver Public Schools. We were recently notified that the District is recommending a non-renewal for the school based on several factors but specifically due to the low academic performance at Kepner over the past few years. 

We view this recommendation as a reflection of our leadership as a network and not about the potential or capability of our incredible students or our community. STRIVE Prep asked for the opportunity to operate Kepner to better deliver for kids and families and despite our best efforts, we did not live up to our promises. 

We know this may feel like a shock, and is rightfully upsetting and frustrating. School closures are painful and we hoped to have better news to share with you all. But we want to assure you that we are committed to finishing the year strong and supporting each and every one of you in finding the best school option for your student when the choice window opens on January 13th. 

We invite you to join us for a family forum on Thursday, December 15th at 4:00 pm at Kepner so we can share more information and we can hear from you. We also know this week is extremely busy for many of you, and we will hold another opportunity to meet in January when we are back from break. 

 

Sincerely,

Erik Jacobson
Principal

Tricia Noyola
CEO

Amber Valdez
Interim Board Chair 

 

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Estimada comunidad de STRIVE Prep-Kepner:

Les escribimos hoy con el corazón destrozado y noticias importantes para compartir. STRIVE Prep - Kepner cerrará en junio del 2023.

STRIVE Prep - Kepner ha estado en proceso de renovación este año con las Escuelas Públicas de Denver. Recientemente, nos notificaron que el Distrito va a recomendar que no se renueve la escuela en base a varios factores, pero específicamente debido al bajo rendimiento académico en Kepner en los últimos años.

Vemos esta recomendación como un reflejo de nuestro liderazgo como red y no sobre el potencial o la capacidad de nuestros increíbles estudiantes o nuestra comunidad. STRIVE Prep solicitó la oportunidad de operar Kepner para brindar mejores resultados a los niños y las familias. A pesar de nuestros mejores esfuerzos, no cumplimos nuestras promesas.

Sabemos que esto puede ser un gran impacto y entendemos que puede ser fastidioso y frustrante. Los cierres de escuelas son dolorosos y esperábamos tener mejores noticias para compartir con todos ustedes. Pero queremos asegurarles que estamos comprometidos a terminar el año con fuerza y apoyarlos a cada uno de ustedes para que encuentren la mejor opción escolar para su(s) estudiante(s) cuando se abra la ventana de elección en el 13 de enero.

Los invitamos a unirse a nosotros en un foro familiar el jueves 15 de diciembre a las 4:00 p. m. en la escuela para que podamos compartir más información y podamos saber su sentir sobre este asunto. También sabemos que esta semana es extremadamente ocupada para muchos de ustedes, por tanto, tendremos otra oportunidad de reunirnos en enero cuando regresemos de las vacaciones.

 

Sinceramente,

Erik Jacobson
Director de la Escuela

Tricia Noyola
Directora ejecutiva

Amber Valdez
Presidente interino de la junta

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