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Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School

School Board Meeting: Special Session

Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School will hold a public Board meeting (special session) on August 5, 2020, at 6:00 pm. The public is invited to attend via ZOOM video.  Anyone wishing to attend the Board meeting should send an email request to board@histcs.org no later than 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 to join the meeting.

2020-2021 School Opening

Frequently Asked Questions

Parents and families may submit questions using the attached form.

Questions for Orientation

2020-2021 School Reopening Health and Safety Plan

Health and Safety Plan

2020-2021 School Opening

 

Please read a message from our CEO.

A Message from our CEO – 7.31.20

 

Harambee’s parents and guardians are invited to attend Parent Orientation for the 2020-2021 school year. The details are included in the attached flyer.

Parent Orientation Flyer

Our Mission, Vision, and Core Values

 

Harambee Institute exists to offer our community an education with a focus on the origins, current status, and future of the African world.

Our mission is to educate students to succeed as global citizens with a clear awareness of “who I am, where I am from, where I am going, and how I get there.”

Our vision is a collective and informed African American community utilizing science and technology as a means of promoting education for self-reliance, locally and globally.

Our core values are:

  1. Greatness: Pursuit of excellence in all we do
  2. Accountability: Owning what we do and who we are
  3. Innovation: Open to new ideas with a growth mindset
  4. Integrity: Honesty, transparency, and unity in all we do
COMMUNITY HEADLINES
POSTPONED: Fundraising Gala 2020

POSTPONED: Fundraising Gala 2020

Mar 6, 2020

Each year our school relies upon support from our community leaders to help our teachers and staff provide many excellent and enriching educational opportunities to our students. This is a fundraiser gala page, where we are launching our 2020 board of directors drive....

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2020-2021 School Lottery

2020-2021 School Lottery

Jan 18, 2020

  Our School Lottery is being held on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 6:00 PM at 640 N. 66th Street in Skief Hall.   Applicants are encouraged to attend!   All applicants will receive notification of acceptance or waitlist status no later than January 30, 2020.

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EDUCATION FOR SELF-RELIANCE

Help us build something great. HISTCS teachers, staff, and advisory groups are working hard everyday to create a high-quality student experience. If you’re a parent, community leader, or part of a larger organization we urge you to sign up for one of our volunteer or sponsorship opportunities, or attend any of our upcoming events. Lets pull together for our kids and our community!
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