What does Kairos mean to you? For us Kairos is the opportunity to do something radically different in education. Kairos means choice for families. It’s a space to empower students to own their education and shape the direction of their lives and community.
But our families, students, and community are under attack. We’ve already seen one well-connected interest group launch a coordinated campaign to try and kill our 17-$25 million high school investment in south city. They are working to ensure our existing high school students and families won't have access to a facility and will be required to change schools. They want to rob our students of the high quality, public school option they deserve. We need your help to declare in a unified voice: special interests shouldn't play politics with the lives and futures of our students and families.
Please sign our petition if you support high quality school options in St. Louis.
About Kairos
Kairos Academies is a public charter school authorized to serve grades 5-12 in South St. Louis city. Kairos employs a learning model that is wholly unique to St. Louis and the state of Missouri–combining personalized, project-based learning; one-on-one mentors for each student; an intentionally diverse student body and staff; and a restorative approach to student discipline and community building. Since opening in 2019, Kairos students have grown an average of two grade levels for every year in school (2022 PRiME Growth Award Winner, Saint Louis University). Kairos is currently the fourth highest performing LEA (local education agency) in St. Louis city, and the only one in the top four with a low-income student population over 50% (68%).
About The Project
Kairos Academies currently operates one middle and high school at the same site (2315 Miami Street). As our current ninth graders grow into 10th, 11th, and 12th graders, they will outgrow that space. A new, purpose-built facility will ensure they have a full high school program and experience (including a gym, theater, and athletic fields). Our goal is to open our doors to students in Fall of 2024. This project isn’t just an exciting opportunity for our Kairos students and families–this high quality public high school option and state-of-the-art facility will be an asset for all of St. Louis. More details about location and plans to come (drop your email here by signing, and we'll send you updates!).
Updates
February 10, 2023
The opposition keeps working in the shadows to block our new building while our students are the ones left waiting for answers. I have been meeting with key officials to demand they stop letting special interests dictate where our children go to school.
February 10, 2023
Seeing this kind of momentum confirms that our community will not sit by while our students' futures are treated like a political bargaining chip. My heart is full knowing that so many of you see the same value in our school that my family does. We are proving that the needs of our kids matter more than the games being played behind closed doors.
31 Comments
I love on Bingham, in between the alligator factory and morganford. As a former educator, homeowner, and believer in the restoration on St Louis, I support Kairos in their efforts to assume and transform this building, and therefore the neighborhood.
This is the only public middle/high school that’s setup like a private school and has diversity. Which is very important and necessary for African American children as well other nationalities.
My son did not do well in SLPS due to the outdated methods of teaching. He is thriving at Kairos. Charter schools work.
Our students DESERVE to have a high-school to call home! I, as well as the other parents, would love to see our children (the FIRST graduating class) walk across the stage of their NEW High-school building. It's essential that we have the same opportunities as other educational projects builds as other areas within the St. Louis region. Stop blocking our children's educational growth!
Kairos has helped my son grow so much, both academically and as a person. He consistently comes home talking about what he's learned. The approach Kairos takes with learning is one that encourages students to think instead of memorize.
I am a resident of Bingham Ave, and I support this school construction.
Can’t wait!
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What does Kairos mean to you? For us Kairos is the opportunity to do something radically different in education. Kairos means choice for families. It’s a space to empower students to own their education and shape the direction of their lives and community.
But our families, students, and community are under attack. We’ve already seen one well-connected interest group launch a coordinated campaign to try and kill our 17-$25 million high school investment in south city. They are working to ensure our existing high school students and families won't have access to a facility and will be required to change schools. They want to rob our students of the high quality, public school option they deserve. We need your help to declare in a unified voice: special interests shouldn't play politics with the lives and futures of our students and families.
Please sign our petition if you support high quality school options in St. Louis.
About Kairos
Kairos Academies is a public charter school authorized to serve grades 5-12 in South St. Louis city. Kairos employs a learning model that is wholly unique to St. Louis and the state of Missouri–combining personalized, project-based learning; one-on-one mentors for each student; an intentionally diverse student body and staff; and a restorative approach to student discipline and community building. Since opening in 2019, Kairos students have grown an average of two grade levels for every year in school (2022 PRiME Growth Award Winner, Saint Louis University). Kairos is currently the fourth highest performing LEA (local education agency) in St. Louis city, and the only one in the top four with a low-income student population over 50% (68%).
About The Project
Kairos Academies currently operates one middle and high school at the same site (2315 Miami Street). As our current ninth graders grow into 10th, 11th, and 12th graders, they will outgrow that space. A new, purpose-built facility will ensure they have a full high school program and experience (including a gym, theater, and athletic fields). Our goal is to open our doors to students in Fall of 2024. This project isn’t just an exciting opportunity for our Kairos students and families–this high quality public high school option and state-of-the-art facility will be an asset for all of St. Louis. More details about location and plans to come (drop your email here by signing, and we'll send you updates!).
Updates
February 10, 2023
The opposition keeps working in the shadows to block our new building while our students are the ones left waiting for answers. I have been meeting with key officials to demand they stop letting special interests dictate where our children go to school.
February 10, 2023
Seeing this kind of momentum confirms that our community will not sit by while our students' futures are treated like a political bargaining chip. My heart is full knowing that so many of you see the same value in our school that my family does. We are proving that the needs of our kids matter more than the games being played behind closed doors.
31 Comments
Karios Middle has improved the life of our 12y/o. We tried another charter school and a private school and the Kairos methods were the most helpful. This is not just another school, but a different way of educating the kids that works well for a lot of the kids. We should give them the opportunity to continue that in HS.
I love on Bingham, in between the alligator factory and morganford. As a former educator, homeowner, and believer in the restoration on St Louis, I support Kairos in their efforts to assume and transform this building, and therefore the neighborhood.
This is the only public middle/high school that’s setup like a private school and has diversity. Which is very important and necessary for African American children as well other nationalities.
My son did not do well in SLPS due to the outdated methods of teaching. He is thriving at Kairos. Charter schools work.
Our students DESERVE to have a high-school to call home! I, as well as the other parents, would love to see our children (the FIRST graduating class) walk across the stage of their NEW High-school building. It's essential that we have the same opportunities as other educational projects builds as other areas within the St. Louis region. Stop blocking our children's educational growth!
Kairos has helped my son grow so much, both academically and as a person. He consistently comes home talking about what he's learned. The approach Kairos takes with learning is one that encourages students to think instead of memorize.
I am a resident of Bingham Ave, and I support this school construction.
Can’t wait!
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Karios Middle has improved the life of our 12y/o. We tried another charter school and a private school and the Kairos methods were the most helpful. This is not just another school, but a different way of educating the kids that works well for a lot of the kids. We should give them the opportunity to continue that in HS.