WALIPP-TSU Preparatory Academyis a unique HISD Charter School founded by the William A. Lawson Institute for Peace and Prosperity. It was founded to meet the critical academic and social development needs of inner-city youth. Targeting middle school males, the Academy is an authentic (real-world) learning community. It uses a creative academic and experiential curriculum to build student success and to develop the total person. Its highly qualified staff and program support have been constructed to:

• Enhance student preparedness
• Enable competitive success
• Ensure marketability of students

Graduates of this academy will be sought by leading institutions of higher education and global workplaces. Through the efforts of Academy administration, staff, students, parents, guardians, mentors and the larger community, the highest academic, social and service goals of each student will be met in this dynamic culture of:

• Excellence
• Self-directedness and accountability
• Refinement
• Respect
• Lifelong learning and continued progress
• Commitment to service
• Personal responsibility

WALIPP Prep will provide for the special education and language (ESL/English as a Second Language) needs of students. The WALIPP Preparatory Academy follows the HISD Academic Calendar. The school day will be from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm for class sessions, tutorials and personal enrichment programs. The standard HISD school lunch program is available. The School Lunch Forms will be completed for free and reduced lunches for students at admission to the school.