http://yesprep.org/TheAnswer/full/ A blog about Education, Preparation, and Commitment. en donald.kamentz@yesprep.org Copyright 2010 2010-03-16T19:25:08+00:00 http://yesprep.org/TheAnswer/full/oooooklahoma_where_yes_prep_students_visit_on_spring_college_tours/ http://yesprep.org/TheAnswer/full/oooooklahoma_where_yes_prep_students_visit_on_spring_college_tours/#When:19:25:08Z We believe that it isn’t enough just to get students into college, but to ensure that students persist to college graduation. A key element to achieve that goal is finding colleges that truly fit the needs of our students. Beginning in the sixth grade, we take spring college tours that first create the … College Initiatives, YES Prep Life 2010-03-16T19:25:08+00:00 http://yesprep.org/TheAnswer/full/yes_prep_southwest_a_visit_i_wont_soon_forget/ http://yesprep.org/TheAnswer/full/yes_prep_southwest_a_visit_i_wont_soon_forget/#When:23:53:20Z Throughout the spring semester, YES Prep invites visitors to campus to share what makes us a special place to work, teach, learn and grow.  On Friday, March 5th, 2010, YES Prep Southwest hosted about 20 visitors.  One of those visitors was teacher prospect Rebekah Wesley.  Rebekah found inspiration and solace in what she … Classroom Action, YES Prep Life 2010-03-12T23:53:20+00:00 http://yesprep.org/TheAnswer/full/835_the_number_of_yes_prep_students_on_spring_college_tours/ http://yesprep.org/TheAnswer/full/835_the_number_of_yes_prep_students_on_spring_college_tours/#When:19:28:16Z 13…835…30,600…53…45…40… Numbers Everywhere But What Do They Mean? You like numbers?   Well, try these on as YES Prep Public Schools embarks on a historic week of having the most ever spring college tours occur in the same week all across the country!   So, you ready for a little numbers game?   … College Initiatives, YES Prep Life 2010-03-10T19:28:16+00:00 http://yesprep.org/TheAnswer/full/job_announcement_-_budget_and_planning_manager/ http://yesprep.org/TheAnswer/full/job_announcement_-_budget_and_planning_manager/#When:20:11:51Z JOB OPENING: Budget and Planning Manager REPORTS TO: Director of Financial Reporting JOB GOAL: Under the direction of the Director of Financial Reporting, responsible for all matters related to compiling and evaluating the annual budget process as well as monitoring financial performance comparisons to the budget during the year. Also, responsible for the … Leading Excellence 2010-03-01T20:11:51+00:00 http://yesprep.org/TheAnswer/full/job_announcement_-_director_of_financial_reporting/ http://yesprep.org/TheAnswer/full/job_announcement_-_director_of_financial_reporting/#When:20:01:10Z JOB OPENING: Director of Financial Reporting REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer JOB GOAL: Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, responsible for all matters related to financial reporting for YES Prep Public Schools. Reporting responsibilities include monthly financial statements, monthly statements for the Board of Trustees and its subcommittees, periodic reports for … Leading Excellence 2010-03-01T20:01:10+00:00 http://yesprep.org/TheAnswer/full/job_announcement_-_campus_registrar/ http://yesprep.org/TheAnswer/full/job_announcement_-_campus_registrar/#When:17:55:14Z JOB OPENING:                    Registrar REPORTS TO:                        School Director JOB GOAL:                            Provide leadership to plan, organize and manage all of the activities related to the records and registration areas, including serving as the official authorized keeper of the campus student records. OVERVIEW:                          Founded in 1998, YES Prep Public Schools is … Teacher Talent 2010-03-01T17:55:14+00:00 http://yesprep.org/TheAnswer/full/yes_prep_southeast_commits_aid_to_haiti/ http://yesprep.org/TheAnswer/full/yes_prep_southeast_commits_aid_to_haiti/#When:01:45:49Z When someone asks me what I love about my job, I tend to have the same response: “I love working with the students because regardless of their background and home situation, many of them are extremely resilient and have overcome many obstacles that would ordinarily stop many of us in our tracks.”  Time … Our Impact, YES Prep Life 2010-03-01T01:45:49+00:00 http://yesprep.org/TheAnswer/full/yes_and_kipp_dont_have_a_patent_on_those_strategies_says_hisd_super._grier/ http://yesprep.org/TheAnswer/full/yes_and_kipp_dont_have_a_patent_on_those_strategies_says_hisd_super._grier/#When:17:10:29Z  If you didn’t read the press release from HISD last week, the school board approved a pilot program that will require low-performing schools to adopt an extended-year calendar beginning in the fall. The Superintendent also said he plans to ask teachers and principals to reapply to work at the campuses to ensure top-notch … Houston Proud, Our Impact 2010-02-23T17:10:29+00:00 http://yesprep.org/TheAnswer/full/13_accomplishments_for_the_class_of_2013/ http://yesprep.org/TheAnswer/full/13_accomplishments_for_the_class_of_2013/#When:15:57:11Z This year, I have had the pleasure of being the 9th grade level chair at YES Prep Southeast.  One of the biggest obstacles we face as a 6th-12th grade school is transitioning students from Middle to High school. Because of this, 9th graders can be very … Classroom Action, Our Impact, Student Snapshots, YES Prep Life 2010-02-22T15:57:11+00:00 http://yesprep.org/TheAnswer/full/job_description_instructional_support_specialist/ http://yesprep.org/TheAnswer/full/job_description_instructional_support_specialist/#When:18:18:09Z  JOB TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST REPORTS TO: SCHOOL DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT SCHOOL DIRECTOR JOB GOAL: Provide support and guidance to teachers to strengthen instruction across the campus; … Teacher Talent 2010-02-21T18:18:09+00:00