Beyond School: LPA + SLLIS + KIPP + Kairos
Who We Are
Beyond School, an AmeriCorps program, prepares students to enter high school with the social, emotional + academic tools needed to be successful in high school + beyond.
WE HAVE A MULTI-FACETED APPROACH:
Academic Support
Social/Emotional Growth (Mentoring)
Community Engagement
Enrichment Opportunities/Experiential Learning
THIS IS HOW WE DO IT
Students entering our program are an average of 1.5 grade levels behind in reading. Through personalized reading programs, one-on-one tutoring + a variety of enrichment classes, our students receive relational + academic support after class. Our intensive, individualized instruction results in exponential growth of 2-3 months for every 1 month in the program.
In addition to getting back on track academically, youth learn social-emotional skills + are exposed to a variety of activities, broadening their horizons + sense of possibilities for their future. By graduating high school + going to college, youth have significantly more opportunity in life. They can find solid employment + break the cycle of poverty.
Volunteer Roles
Our volunteers share their time and talent to support our clients along their journey towards life change. With a variety of subjects and times and no minimum time requirement, chances are we can find something perfect for you! Below are our volunteer role descriptions, take a look and see if there is something that fits your time and talents.
ACADEMIC MENTOR
As an Academic Mentor, you would be helping students with literacy, academic & organizational skills, and building meaningful relationships with them.
ENRICHMENT CLASS TEACHER
Enrichment classes are Tuesdays or Thursdays every week, for an 8-week cycle. Come teach students a special skill or subject you’re good at and are willing to teach to students!
GET STARTED
Become a Volunteer Today!
As a Beyond School Academic Mentor, you will be trained to implement individualized literacy lessons, help scholars improve academic + organizational skills, + support Beyond School staff + scholars throughout daily program components. Academic Mentors have the opportunity to invest in meaningful relationships with our scholars + help them to realize their full potential.
ST. LOUIS LANGUAGE IMMERSION SCHOOLS (SLLIS)
MONDAY-THURSDAY, 3:45-5:30 PM, GRADES 3-8
1881 Pine St. • St. Louis, MO 63103
LAFAYETTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY (LPA)
MONDAY-THURSDAY, 4:00-5:30 PM, GRADES 3-8
1900 Lafayette Ave. • St. Louis, MO 63104
KAIROS ACADEMIES
MONDAY-THURSDAY, 4:00-6:30 PM, GRADES 5-8
2315 Miami St. • St. Louis, MO 63118
KIPP TRIUMPH ACADEMY
MONDAY-FRIDAY, 2:45-5:45 PM, GRADES 5-8
1409 Linton Ave. • St. Louis, MO 63107
KIPP INSPIRE ACADEMY
MONDAY-FRIDAY, 2:45-5:45 PM, GRADES 5-8
1212 N 22nd St. • St. Louis, MO 63106
Questions? Contact Rebekah at rebekah@missionstl.org
Questions? Contact Rebekah Baumann at Rebekah.Baumann@missionstl.org.
We look forward to meeting you in the future!
VOLUNTEER RESOURCES.
We want you to get the most out of your time.
Below are some resources so you can learn a little more about what we do and how you can best serve our clients.
Volunteer Testimonial - Garrett Jackson
MISSION: ST. LOUIS
Stay in the know.
Learn more about Mission: St. Louis in our 2020 annual report or on our In the News page
View previous Beyond School monthly newsletters
"I show up because I made a commitment - not to a program, but to this city that I love and to the students who will run it someday. Showing up for me is the first step in engaging with this community.” - Jaci
We look forward to meeting you!
Questions? Contact Rebekah at Rebekah.Baumann@missionstl.org or by phone at 314-265-1395.
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