Downtown College Prep
Primary/Secondary Education - San Jose, California, United States
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Downtown College Prep (DCP) prepares first-generation students for college success. DCP was the first charter school in Silicon Valley and currently operates two high schools and two middle schools in San Jose, CA. DCP currently serves 1750 students in grades 5-12 and provides college coaching, mentoring, and college scholarships to over 400 alumni.DCP is recognized locally and nationally as a leader in first-generation college success. 96% of DCP graduates attend college. DCP's college completion rate is 5x that of similar students nationwide. Downtown College Prep was founded with the belief that all students, regardless of background and prior academic achievement, can and should be prepared for college success. Our vision is to ensure that more first-generation students have the vision, confidence, and academic skills to succeed in college and beyond, realizing their fullest potential and harnessing their power to become leaders in their field and community.Do you have a passion for social justice through educational attainment? Consider DCP's Operating Principles and join our team:STUDENTS FIRST - We believe in every student's capacity to succeed and stay focused by asking "What's best for kids?"PASSION - We take steps to see this work as more than a job by pushing ourselves to learn and improve.TRUST - We take risks to be vulnerable, authentic and empathetic while assuming best intentions.SERVICE - We support one another, maintain perspective through challenges and seek ways to be helpful.OPTIMISM - We show gratitude by celebrating the small and big wins, and maintaining a vision of success.HUMILITY - We choose to be self-aware and reflective so that all perspectives are valued without judgment.
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