Shelby County Schools

Established in 2002, KIPP DIAMOND Academy offers learning programs to more than 300 students in grades five through eight. The academy s curriculum includes math, language arts, social studies, science and health. It also provides foreign language classes in Spanish. The school provides special classes in physical education and orchestra. KIPP DIAMOND Academy maintains a parent-teacher association. Located in Memphis, Tenn., the academy is a part of KIPP, which offers college-preparatory educational services to more than 16,000 students. KIPP, founded in 1994, maintains over 60 schools, including Freedom Academy Charter School, KIPP 3D Academy, KIPP Aspire Academy and KIPP Houston High School throughout the United States.

Oasis of Hope is a community-focused organization based in Memphis, TN, dedicated to restoring marginalized communities through empowerment and support. Operating primarily out of the Bickford Community Center, they offer a range of facilities including activity rooms, gymnasiums, and art studios, as well as affordable housing through their Bearwater Park subdivision. The organization's mission is to improve the quality of life for families in North Memphis while demonstrating the love of Christ. Through various programs and initiatives, such as the Christmas Toy Store, Oasis of Hope actively engages with the community to provide relief and foster meaningful relationships. Generated from the website

KIPP Memphis Public Schools (KMPS) is a part of the KIPP non-profit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools. With three schools in operation since 2002, KMPS educates nearly 1,300 students in Memphis, Tennessee. As part of a larger network of over 280 KIPP schools across the United States, KMPS is committed to providing a high-quality education to students in educationally underserved communities, preparing them for success in college and life. KMPS values highly effective teachers and leaders who see their students as individuals, focusing on character development, providing safe and nurturing environments, setting high expectations, and promoting justice, equity, and inclusion. Their joyful and academically excellent public schools are open to all children from kindergarten to twelfth grade, with enrollment applications available for the upcoming school year. KMPS has been praised by parents for their accommodations and support, particularly for students with special needs.Generated from the website