Imhotep Institute Charter High School

I was taught by Mama Chris at Leeds Middle School, and I looked at her as a mother figure. I knew when I was in school what type of educator she was and what she stood for. When my middle son was entering high school I choose to sent him to Imhotep because of the education I knew he would receive. His first year was rough because he didn't focus, but Sister Tamara and Tameka gave him the attention he needed to get him back on track. Since then my son has been a excellent student. I just want to say thank you Mama Chris for sharing your dream with the us. I love you so much.
--Submitted by a parent

Imhotep Charter is a blessing for children who are bright, articulate, and who need encouragement and tough love to succeed. The staff at Imhotep are able to teach our children about Math,Science,History and Culture, while giving them the opportunity to excell in the fine arts as well. Mother Chris Asante Sana! Karen S. Dawson-Haines Proud Parent
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As a parent visiting to submit my son's application for admission into 9th grade, I was impressed by the courtsey of the security men and woman and the receptionists. First impression matters! I loved the uniforms the students wore. They were unique. Hopefully, my sone will be one of the blessed students to be admitted 2011/2012 session 9th grade.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my son's first year @ Hotep and I can say that it has been a blessing & I'm very thankful that he is allowed this opportunity. The respect that the teachers give & receive from the students is unbelieveable in this modern day society. He had major surgery & they went above/beyond to make sure he did not miss out on any education while he is recovering by setting up homeschooling & part time schedule so he can still see his peers.. The school is always clean, students are in proper uniform, & staff members greet you in a friendly manner. The classrooms are spacous and not crowded. The homework, grades, report card & text books can be accessed from a computer. I always feel like I'm visiting family when I'm there. That's why I joined the parent Wasuri committee. Compared to the (public) school he came from they are a cut above and the icing on the cake. If you want a place for your child to grow and be nurtured in a positive and family oriented way please make sure your apply to Imhotep institute Charter high School. One of the best choices I've made in furthering my son's educational, mental and physical growth into young adulthood. Great basketball & football programs too!
--Submitted by a parent

I really love Imhotep and I would relive it all over again if I could. You really do become a family at that school, and you actually feel loved. They are so welcoming and caring, they can help you out in any situation. Business wise or personal. They will never leave you hanging. I would recommend this school to those who children are well behaved, open to new things, and open to exploring new ways. A child who is NOT negative. Thats the last thing this school needs is bad children giving it a bad name and dirtying it up. The new building that is there is fresh and clean, and we would like to keep it that way and have it looking like some dirty public bathroom. As is the classrooms. I love Imhotep.... <3 I will never 4get my teachers and everyone there who help me get to where I am now!!!
--Submitted by a student

My son is a student at this school it's terrible. They claim to care about the student's when they don't, they make mean and hateful comments to the students to break their spirit, cursing at them, some of the teachers are very immature & unprofessional, in the beginning of the school year you were told that you can contact the teachers via their cell phone which was very impressive, they gave them out to the parents one particular teacher who the school CEO brags about NEVER EVER return your phone calls or respond to text and when you call the front office they never receive the message you leave, when they try to transfer you they put you on hold and forget that your on hold, asking you "who you want again", or they hang up on. Their Sponsors need to reconsider and give that money to Dist Public Sch!
--Submitted by a parent

I have watched my son mature over the past 3 years at Imhotep. The teaching staff has been with our family as we struggled to help my son succeed. I love the 12th grade project. It really gave my son the opportunity to see what his career path would require of him and helped him get a job after his internship was done. College and college prep is part of the curriculum. The best I have ever seen. I have teacher's cell phone numbers and can call with any problems or concerns I have. The lack of parental involvement is my own fault, but the opportunity is there. Love this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I have to agree with the sentiments posted on February 11: this school is highly unorganized and the staff is unprofessional in their dealings with students... and parents, for that matter. The school hides behind its pretentious African/Egyptian name and labels thus trying to stage the illusion of 'unity', 'positivity' and 'community'. But trust me, their actions and interactions with certain students and parents scream to the contrary. I had dealings with one teacher that actually had me questioning whether I was really interacting with an adult or my child's peer, she was so unprofessional and sophomoric. 'Imhotep' translated means 'he who cometh in peace'. Ha! What a misnomer! Maybe with time they will improve, but I cannot recommend this school to anyone as it stands right now.
--Submitted by a parent

I think that Imhotep is a very good school and while it contiues to develop, it maintains a good standard of learning and discipline for the children which will take them far in life.
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I have attended this school during my Senior Year and I must say it was a disaster. It is unorganized, the teachers favor certain students, there are $300 dues that must be turned in every year or your child fails, and everything costs money; even to get work done. absolutely ridiculous. So I recommended another school for your child's' sake.
--Submitted by a parent