Genesis School

Public Charter • K-8
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Our Mission

Endow students with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets necessary to be successful in a college preparatory high school.

Vision: To transform the Kansas City educational landscape by demonstrating that all students in an open-enrollment community school can achieve at the highest levels.

Tuition: NO Tuition
Transportation provided
Before and After-Care Available
Participating SchoolAppKC School

Points of Pride

Literacy: Strong focus on reading and literacy instruction throughout grade levels and curriculum. Additional reading support for all learners, particularly elementary students.
Community School - School builds community and leverages partners to meet the needs of students and families.
Positive Approach to Behavior-Award winning behavior management program that teach behavioral strategies and character development in order to create a positive, fun environment.

Genesis School

3800 E 44th St
Kansas City, MO 64130
816-921-0775
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Website: https://www.genesisschool.org/
Apply to Genesis
Apply: http://www.schoolappkc.org

School Details

Year Established: 1975
Total Enrollment: 219
School Type: Public Charter
Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission
School Hours: 8:05 am - 3:15 pm

Tuition

Tuition: NO Tuition

Demographics

Feeder Schools

12%
Receive Special Ed Services
0%
English Language Learners

Specialized Programs

    Arts Programs

    • Drum/Percussion
    • Visual Arts
    • Vocal Music

    Sports Programs

    • Baseball
    • Basketball (Boys)
    • Basketball (Girls)
    • Tennis (Boys)
    • Tennis (Girls)

    Clubs & Activities

    • Chess Club
    • Student Government

    Social Services

    • Learning Support Specialists
    • School Breakfast
    • School Lunch
    • School Nurse

    Family Engagement

    • Parent-Teacher Conferences
    • Schoolwide Volunteers

    Application Details

    Although many schools have application deadlines, most continue to accept applications for available seats on an ongoing basis.

    Application Open: November 11, 2023
    Application Close: March 1, 2024
    Kindergarten Cutoff: July 31
    Residence: Students must live within the KCPS boundaries.

    How to Apply

    Genesis School is one of the Kansas City charter schools working together to simplify their initial application process into one easy form – SchoolAppKC – that you can fill out on any electronic device.

    Admission Preferences

    • Siblings
    Apply to Genesis
    Apply: http://www.schoolappkc.org
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    Enrollment Requirements

    • Completed application
    • Birth Certificate
    • Current Immunization Record or Religious Exemption Statement
    • Most recent report card/transcript (not required for kindergarten applicants)

    Public schools also require:

    • Proof of Address (also called “Proof of Residency”)
    • Parent or guardian photo ID

    Standardized Test Results

    English

    * Indicates data has been suppressed due to a small student sample.

    Math

    * Indicates data has been suppressed due to a small student sample.

    Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are scored (or graded) according to four achievement levels: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced. The number shown here is the percentage of students who scored Proficient or Advanced. When comparing scores between years, please remember that the test Missouri gives has changed several times.

    Please note that private schools are not required to participate in these exams.

    In 2019, the average English score in Missouri was 48.7%; the average Math score was 41.9%, source

    Attendance Rate 90/90

    49%

    Schools strive to have at least 90% of their students achieve a 90% attendance rate because kids learn best when they’re in school.

    In 2019, 87.3% of Missouri students were in attendance at least 90% of the time, source.

    Third Grade Reading Scores

    0%

    Third grade is the important time when kids switch from learning to read to reading to learn and is an important benchmark for a student’s educational development.

    In 2019, the average 3rd grade reading score in Missouri was 48.7%, source

    Student Growth

    English Language Arts

    Floor

    This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in English Language Arts.

    There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).

    Mathematics

    Floor

    This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in Mathematics.

    There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).

    Crystal Robinson, Genesis Parent

    As I went to many kindergarten round ups years ago I asked them all one question: “How would you help my child if they were having difficulty learning?” Most gave the generic answer we strive to make sure that every child has every resource to be successful. Genesis gave me a different answer. They said, “well, Mom that’s up to you. We provide many workshops and tutoring to assist your child. We will do everything in our power, together, to make sure your child is successful.”

    My children don’t have learning difficulties and I am very involved with their academics, but I know that some parents just don’t have the time. I wanted to make sure that if there ever was a time that I couldn’t come to the school, that someone would be there helping my child through difficulties. I took a chance with Genesis, I allowed them to nurture and teach my children.

    At first Genesis was a building on a street with a name, the teachers’ faces were unrecognizable now it’s so much more. It’s a community that strives to inspire students that there more than their circumstance. There more than what the world says they are. They are responsive, resourceful, responsible, and most of all respectful.