Seeds of Health, Inc. (SOH) Schools have been unique stars in Milwaukee’s education scene since 1987 when they opened their first school – Grandview High School. Today, SOH is the only K4-12 charter school district in the State of Wisconsin. SOH serves approximately 1300 students in its five schools – Grandview High School, two Tenor High School campuses, Veritas High School, and Seeds of Health Elementary (SOHE). SOHschools are known for providing Milwaukee’s urban youth with challenging academics and preparing them to be successful, productive members of society. The bottom line, SOH students are taught to believe that they can and will be successful in later life. And students do succeed, as demonstrated by the numerous SOH student scholarships offered each year. In 2022 Veritas had $8.9 million in scholarships and Tenor $1.4 million. Success Starts with a Solid Mission Statement A solid mission serves as the guiding force for all SOH schools. According to Executive Director Marcia Spector, “The mission of our schools is to meet the unique needs of urban children through small schools in a caring, personal environment. We offer students the opportunity to succeed – academically and socially – through rigorous programs catered to meet individual student needs. We serve a range of students, from at risk to academically advanced and we prepare them to take advantage of meaningful career choices or higher education opportunities.” Each of the five SOH schools is guided by a strong, unique mission specific to its students. |
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The programs cater to a broad range of student needs – from the at risk to the college- bound. For the youngest students, Seeds of Health Elementary (SOHE) K4 – 8th grade works in partnership with families and the community to prepare students with foundational knowledge, skills, and character that will support success in secondary and post-secondary education and adult life. For many students, SOHE is only the start of their SOH educational journey. In 2022, of the 46 SOHE 8th graders, 34 plan to transition to a SOH high school next year. At Tenor High School, the mission is “to provide students with an opportunity to complete four years of high school in three years. Successful students then receive one free year of college education at Milwaukee Area Technical College during their senior
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