F.A.Q.s

What is the relationship between See Forever and the Maya Angelou Public Charter School?

In support of the students at Maya Angelou PCS, See Forever's role is to:

• Forge partnerships and build institutional relationships in support of our students and our school.
  
• Develop operational and administrative systems that let our school leaders concentrate on students and instruction.
  
• Raise capital, special projects, and general operating funding so that we can provide the sort of programming our students need and deserve.
  
• Advocate locally and nationally in support of urban education, job training, and juvenile justice reform.
  

What is the relationship between the Maya Angelou Public Charter School and Dr. Maya Angelou, the famous poet?

In 1998, after we incorporated our academic program as a public charter school, we wanted to name the school portion of See Forever. We wanted our students to attend a school with a recognizable name that they would be proud of. So we held a student speech writing contest. Sherti Hendrix (MAPCS Class of 1999) wrote the winning speech, arguing in favor of naming the school after Dr. Angelou. [Click to read Sherti's essay]. Dr. Angelou granted her permission and since then, has been a supporter of the school. She has performed at each of our annual fundraisers, Cooking Up a Future I through VI, including the first one in 1998 where we formally announced the new name of the school. Read Sherti Hendrix's winning essay.

How do I apply to attend Maya Angelou PCs?

Complete the application and have someone complete the recommendation form. You may print it out and send it in by mail. click here to access the application