Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School

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Grades Served: 5 – 8
District: Shelby County Schools
360 Students (All Boys)
28 Students per Teacher
Theme: College Preparatory
School Day: 7:30am – 3:30pm
Extended Care: 3:30pm – 6pm
Opened in 2012
Uniform Required
All 8th graders are required to apply to at least 3 high-quality charter high schools or selective public, private, or parochial schools. Dedicated Director of Student Affairs helps individual students and families navigate the application process, and families can be reimbursed for application fees and placement tests.
Partnership with Memphis Grizzlies Foundation's mentoring programs to pair scholars with mentors from the community.
n addition to 18 full-time teachers, the school employs a team of 4 full-time and 1 part-time Special Education teachers working under the Director of Student Support to deliver targeted, small-group language arts and math intervention and enrichment instruction to all students.
Teachers frequently call parents; administration keeps parents updated through text messages, emails, newsletters; school has open-door policy (parents welcome to sit in on classes and activities).
Extracurriculars: Basketball, Football, Aquatics, Lunch Buddies Mentoring, TEAM Mentoring, GrizzFit
Special Education: Full inclusion. Daily intensive small-group interventions; reading interventions based on Wilson Reading System; math interventions in iReady hybrid course system.
Parent Involvement: PTA (which elects a representative to serve as full voting member on school's governing board), fundraising, quarterly special family events, frequent parent info sessions and award ceremonies
Tours: To schedule a tour, contact Cortney Thomas at enrollment@grizzliesprep.org or 901-474-0955 x105

Principal: Tim Ware (since 2019)
901-474-0955

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Enrollment Info

If the school receives more applications than open seats, it will conduct a lottery. Enrollment open to all rising 5-7 grade boys in Shelby County Schools' service area.
Application Process Begins: 10/01/2016
Lottery Date: 01/15/2021

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Reviews (33)

First Year! ........ Proud Mom! Parent 12/18/2017

My 5th grade scholar has improved academically. He has also learned self motivation. Great school and great communication with the teachers.
GP is an asset to the City of Good AbodeParent 11/07/2017

Grizzlies Prep is a young school, but they have achieved so much in a short period. The staff is engaging, high energy and truly interested in the overall well-being of their scholars. This is the inaugural year for 5th grade. With this being our first year, there has not been a shortage of adjustment... More

Grizzlies Prep is a young school, but they have achieved so much in a short period. The staff is engaging, high energy and truly interested in the overall well-being of their scholars. This is the inaugural year for 5th grade. With this being our first year, there has not been a shortage of adjustment challenges for my son, but it has been worth it. He is intentionally reading more, thinking more critically, and, actually, concerned with his academic and behavioral performance. As soon as you walk through the doors, you will notice the rigor placed on structure, discipline and reward. The boys are all neat and orderly. This is awesome and is impacting us at home...Y'all, his room has been clean ALL school year, he preps for the next day in the evening prior, and we have pointed and intellectual conversations on the commute to school. I gave four of five stars because there are some opportunities for making this great school even better. These areas center around increasing diversity across the spectrum, getting performance scoring to reflect the amazing work that the staff and students are doing, and the addition of more physical fitness into the curriculum.
Grizzlies prep is the bestParent 10/06/2017

My son is a 5th grader here and he loves this school everyday he tells me something new he has learned from math and every other subject. This school find ways to get through to the students to help them understand and want to learn more .I would highly recommend this school
Very ImpressedParent 09/11/2017

Enrolling my child at Grizzlies Prep has been one of the best decisions I have made. Not only are they a well organized, caring, and enthusiastic staff, but my scholar has also developed a love for school in general as well as learning and reading! I highly recommend this school for young men.
Working outParent 09/11/2017

Our son needs help focusing and staying organized in academics. So far Grizzlies Prep has given him great guidance. The weekly rewards for staying on track really help keep him motivated.
AmazingParent 09/05/2017

I have been blown away with the enthusiasm and motivation my son has been showing since starting GP. Not only does the staff show a genuine interest and concern for each scholar but the staff has an excessive amount of knowledge pertaining to his/her area of study. I also find it helpful that teachers... More

I have been blown away with the enthusiasm and motivation my son has been showing since starting GP. Not only does the staff show a genuine interest and concern for each scholar but the staff has an excessive amount of knowledge pertaining to his/her area of study. I also find it helpful that teachers base there lessons on how each student learns
Happy Mother Parent 08/21/2017

I am so excited about Grizzlies Prep. Of course I was apprehensive at first as this is my sons 1st year here. It is an all male school and that was mostly what the apprehension was based on. Needless to say, I think it helps actually! I am most impressed with the structure and the high standards they... More

I am so excited about Grizzlies Prep. Of course I was apprehensive at first as this is my sons 1st year here. It is an all male school and that was mostly what the apprehension was based on. Needless to say, I think it helps actually! I am most impressed with the structure and the high standards they hold these young men to. These young men are held accountable and many practices used by the teachers are unparalleled. They are able to build these young men up as opposed to tearing them down. My heart gets full when I think about the time they take and the incentives they give to encourage the young men to do better and be better. I believe my sons leadership skills have already grown by leaps and bounds. Academically, I enjoy that there is homework every night and that reading is a main focus. I also enjoy the constant consistent communication that the teachers and faculty have with the parents. There's really no excuse to not know what's going on at GP each week. I think I need to move downtown because my son will more than likely be at GP for the next 3 years.
First Year ... Proud MomParent 08/21/2016

At first I was very skeptical about enrolling my scholars into a new school... especially an all boys school, but when I spoke with the Principal and Admin personally ... They then assured me that I made the best decision. My sons' future;educational wise lies within the rigorous structure of GP. Can't... More

At first I was very skeptical about enrolling my scholars into a new school... especially an all boys school, but when I spoke with the Principal and Admin personally ... They then assured me that I made the best decision. My sons' future;educational wise lies within the rigorous structure of GP. Can't wait-- the BEST is yet to come! SWAG!!!
Caring Teachers Challenging CurriculumParent 02/02/2016

We started this school in the 2nd semester, though there was some adjustment period for my sons and us the parents, we have now come to love the school. They make it challenging for the advanced students by assigning them challenging work or better yet they will work together with all learning levels... More

We started this school in the 2nd semester, though there was some adjustment period for my sons and us the parents, we have now come to love the school. They make it challenging for the advanced students by assigning them challenging work or better yet they will work together with all learning levels so that scholars learn to work together in collaboration. The goal is to have 1,000,000 words read each school year. My Boys love the school.
Structure at it's best...Parent 01/19/2016

Coming into the school, I didn't know what to expect! I heard all the different rules and what's expected of the young men and thought to myself, "Gosh their going to push these babies to hard and a lot of them isn't going to go back. That's why the dropout rate is so high"! Well, Now I can say that... More

Coming into the school, I didn't know what to expect! I heard all the different rules and what's expected of the young men and thought to myself, "Gosh their going to push these babies to hard and a lot of them isn't going to go back. That's why the dropout rate is so high"! Well, Now I can say that after the young men (Because their not babies) get use to everything it becomes a regular routine for them. The school is only pushing them hard to succeed in life and not see THEIR (The ones they have educated) young men fell in life. My son whom is a 6th grader has already grown 1.5 years in reading and its just the beginning of the 2 Quarter. Grizzlies Prep has taught my son how to be so much more responsible for his actions & belongings. My son use to struggle with doing his homework or lying about having homework. Now, he completes his homework before he gets off the bus. He enjoys all the incentives the school offers. I promise this was the best choice I could have made for my son academic & education wise.
OH MY WHAT AMAZING SCHOOL!Parent 01/11/2016

I love the school the staff and everything the this school has to offer. My son started here in the 6th grade on a 1st grade reading level. He is now an 8th grader reading almost on a 9th grade reading level. I am overjoyed about the wonderful things that Grizzlies Prep has help my son achieve.
So far, So good!Parent 12/13/2015

The school is structured. The teachers deliver good news about the scholars with great enthusiasm and room for improvements with the tone of positiveness. My son reads a whole lot more than he did in the past. He asks for books as gifts now. This is his first year attending so I look forward to him ... More

The school is structured. The teachers deliver good news about the scholars with great enthusiasm and room for improvements with the tone of positiveness. My son reads a whole lot more than he did in the past. He asks for books as gifts now. This is his first year attending so I look forward to him completing a great first year.
SO AMAZED!!!!Parent 10/20/2015

My son started off struggling the 1st quarter. I was surprised the way all of his instructors communicated expressing their concerns for my child. We all talked and came up with a plan for a better 2nd quarter. I just want to thank them all for working with me caring for my son.
AMAZING SCHOOL STRUCTURE AND ENTHUSIASTIC TEACHERSParent 10/08/2015

We were blessed to receive notice that there was an opening at the school. When we enrolled, EVERY teacher we passed in the hallway, acknowledged us, shook our hand, asked our names, and welcomed us to the school. The next day when dropping my son off at school, I noticed the kids standing in a single... More

We were blessed to receive notice that there was an opening at the school. When we enrolled, EVERY teacher we passed in the hallway, acknowledged us, shook our hand, asked our names, and welcomed us to the school. The next day when dropping my son off at school, I noticed the kids standing in a single file line and their homework out of their school issued backpack and in their hand, waiting for the school to open. Upon opening the school doors, several teachers from each grade are there at the door to greet EACH CHILD with a strong professional handshake. After memorizing the Grizzlies Prep Mission Statement, my son was awarded his tie at the Tie Ceremony. At the ceremony, the children had great posture, tracked the speaker, and strong professional hands when raised to answer a question. In one month, I have noticed a difference in my son. He is disciplined and confident. He is eager to help around the house, and with his sister. He is learning what is expected from him in his school career, and professional career. He feels equipped to fulfill the expectation. As a single mother of an 11 year old boy, the school is a weight off my shoulders. The scholars, and teachers absolutely, undoubtedly, live, and work daily by the schools mission statement.
INNOVATIVE LEADERS IN TRAINING Parent 10/07/2015

Grizzlies Prep is a school that is preparing are boys for greatness in LIFE. I am very grateful for the strict structure that my middle school son has received from this school. In the beginning I had an elementary boy that did not want to do anything, and constantly in trouble, and now I have a young... More

Grizzlies Prep is a school that is preparing are boys for greatness in LIFE. I am very grateful for the strict structure that my middle school son has received from this school. In the beginning I had an elementary boy that did not want to do anything, and constantly in trouble, and now I have a young man that wants to excel and wants to attend college!!! After he went on a College Tour last year with his 6th grade class.
The Model for ExcellenceParent 10/07/2015

The institutions model for challenging scholars and keeping them accountable should be studies and replicated in other educational settings. Our son has gained a confidence in both his character and intellectual ability. Historically, this was often a struggle in both public and private settings for... More

The institutions model for challenging scholars and keeping them accountable should be studies and replicated in other educational settings. Our son has gained a confidence in both his character and intellectual ability. Historically, this was often a struggle in both public and private settings for our son. I thank Grizz Prep for challenging our son to have grit and grind.
Greater with Grizzlies PrepParent 09/30/2015

This is my son's 2nd year at Grizzlies Prep. He's greatly improved in math and science and has had 2 years reading growth. What I love about the teachers is that they are quick to let me know when my son is having any problems. They are also quick to screen shot a great test score or just text to tell... More

This is my son's 2nd year at Grizzlies Prep. He's greatly improved in math and science and has had 2 years reading growth. What I love about the teachers is that they are quick to let me know when my son is having any problems. They are also quick to screen shot a great test score or just text to tell me had an awesome day in class. They don't wait until the grading period is halfway over or solely rely on weekly progress reports. They stay connected. I highly recommend this school to parents grooming their sons for greatness!
Great schoolParent 09/29/2015

Grizzles prep has given my child a chance at a better future. Their curriculum is as good as a private school. My son loves attending Grizzlies Prep.
Great ImprovementParent 09/16/2015

Since my son (6th) started Grizzlies Prep, he now enjoys school. It�?s exciting to hear him talk about books he�?s reading and his academic achievements. My wife and I are moved by his progression and growth. We are grateful for Grizzlies Prep. It is a great school!
2ND YEAR AND STILL PLEASED!Parent 09/15/2015

Grizzlies Prep teaches and challenges young men to prepare them for life's obstacles. I have seen a huge change in my son, he takes ownership for his actions and is more responsible with his school work. The staff seems to care about the boys and WANT to see them excel. I am so pleased to see my son ... More

Grizzlies Prep teaches and challenges young men to prepare them for life's obstacles. I have seen a huge change in my son, he takes ownership for his actions and is more responsible with his school work. The staff seems to care about the boys and WANT to see them excel. I am so pleased to see my son excited about going to school. I love GP!
A BIG DIFFERENCE!!Parent 09/14/2015

Grizzlies Prep is awesome!!! I absolutely love this school!! I noticed a BIG difference in my son after just one week! The sparkle in his eye and his love for school has now returned. The teachers, staff, and students are wonderful and very encouraging to him. He told me that he feels motivated to learn... More

Grizzlies Prep is awesome!!! I absolutely love this school!! I noticed a BIG difference in my son after just one week! The sparkle in his eye and his love for school has now returned. The teachers, staff, and students are wonderful and very encouraging to him. He told me that he feels motivated to learn! That is music to my ears!! I pray for the continued success of Grizzlies Prep. The school is truly a God send for my son!
Character ShapingParent 09/14/2015

Grizzlies Prep promotes a positive attitude and build self confidence in each scholar. Character and integrity speaks volumes in each of the scholars. I love to see the young me dress in their uniforms, you don�?t see the sagging pants not the competition on who has the best athletic shoes on. The school... More

Grizzlies Prep promotes a positive attitude and build self confidence in each scholar. Character and integrity speaks volumes in each of the scholars. I love to see the young me dress in their uniforms, you don�?t see the sagging pants not the competition on who has the best athletic shoes on. The school concentrates self-respect, self-discipline and the learning aspects of life. I am sending a big Good Morning shout out to the staff and scholars for a job well done. Keep up the good work.
Preparing Future LeadersParent 09/12/2015

Grizzlies Prep has an awesome atmosphere that promotes learning and leadership. Not only do they emphasize the importance of school work, but they also emphasize the importance of responsibility, respect and integrity. My son is maturing before my eyes. He has learned to enjoy reading and completes... More

Grizzlies Prep has an awesome atmosphere that promotes learning and leadership. Not only do they emphasize the importance of school work, but they also emphasize the importance of responsibility, respect and integrity. My son is maturing before my eyes. He has learned to enjoy reading and completes his homework without prompting. The administrators and staff at Grizzlies Prep are awesome and we are grateful!!
Great school for Middle School boysParent 09/11/2015

My son was falling through the cracks at the big middle school he was attending and something had to change! We visited Grizzlies Prep and were so very impressed we switched our son immediately! The smaller environment and being held accountable for his actions/homework/uniform etc. has been wonderful... More

My son was falling through the cracks at the big middle school he was attending and something had to change! We visited Grizzlies Prep and were so very impressed we switched our son immediately! The smaller environment and being held accountable for his actions/homework/uniform etc. has been wonderful. The staff is all wonderful and very accessible for even the smallest problems. I love that everyone in the building knows my son he's not just a number.
Awesome Atmosphere Parent 09/11/2015

I wanted to enroll my son in a school that challenged him and provided more structure. From the moment I attended the parent meeting I was excited for the opportunity for.my son to attend this school. They truly take the time to get to know the students and push them all to achieve greatness!
Outstanding!!!Parent 09/09/2015

My son and I both LOVE the school!!! He has changed as well. He would read, but now he enjoys reading. His reading level has increased 4 grade levels!!! The competitive nature of boys really seems to motivate them to do better. They want to reach all incentives. like going to see The Hobbit movie, wearing... More

My son and I both LOVE the school!!! He has changed as well. He would read, but now he enjoys reading. His reading level has increased 4 grade levels!!! The competitive nature of boys really seems to motivate them to do better. They want to reach all incentives. like going to see The Hobbit movie, wearing a cape, and being able to go to the park. Grizzlies Prep is committed to excellence and core values. Each grade has the opportunity to go on a college trip and be exposed to life after high school. If your or your son needs anything, all you have to do is ask. It is like a family there and I will miss everyone when my son goes to high school.
LOVE GRIZZLIES PREPParent 09/09/2015

We are so happy we have found Grizzlies Prep. Our experiences so far have been wonderful. It is so refreshing to know that your son's teachers and staff care so much about him and his education. We gladly tell everyone we know that we are a Grizzlies Prep family.
Grizzlies PrepParent 09/08/2015

Grizzlies Prep is a great school!! my son and I are thankful for such an owesome school and staff!!
PHENOMENAL SCHOOL AND PHENOMENAL STAFFParent 09/08/2015

Memphis Grizzlies Prep is the best school that I could've have chosen for my son to attend for middle school!!! The mission statement speaks for itself! Just in 4 weeks I can see a drastic change in my son's demeanor. Grizzlies prep prepares these young men for the future by stressing responsibility,... More

Memphis Grizzlies Prep is the best school that I could've have chosen for my son to attend for middle school!!! The mission statement speaks for itself! Just in 4 weeks I can see a drastic change in my son's demeanor. Grizzlies prep prepares these young men for the future by stressing responsibility, integrity, and respect for not only themselves but for others as well! And the staff... OMG, the whole staff is AWESOME! The teachers go over and beyond my expectation as a parent to make sure that my son excels!!! Also, Mr. Couch the school director makes sure that he interacts with each child individually each and every day, if its nothing but a "good morning" or " have a great day" Mr. Couch makes it his business to interact with each scholar. If you're looking for a diverse and structured environment for your son then Grizzlies Prep is the place for your son to be!!!
Absolutely love Grizzlies Prep!!Parent 09/08/2015

To find a school full of teachers and staff that sincerely care for their (our) scholars is a wonderful feeling. My son has shown amazing growth. He has came a long way over the past year. He still has a long way to go, but with the staff at Grizzlies Prep behind him I am quite positive that he will... More

To find a school full of teachers and staff that sincerely care for their (our) scholars is a wonderful feeling. My son has shown amazing growth. He has came a long way over the past year. He still has a long way to go, but with the staff at Grizzlies Prep behind him I am quite positive that he will rise to his highest potential. I am truly grateful for Grizzlies Prep!!
Great school with awesome staff!Parent 09/08/2015

My son has been attending here for almost a month, and within this small time frame I have seen a major positive change in him.
3 WEEKS IN AND MY 6TH GRADER HAS CHANGEDParent 08/18/2015

Grizzlies Prep delivers what they promise to make your child a scholar not just a student. The school is superb with great educators who are open and available. For boys 6-8 I would encourage all to apply.
AN AMAZING SCHOOL!!CARING STAFF!! Parent 03/11/2015

Grizzlies Prep is like no other school my child has ever attended.My son is an individual,and the staff love what they do!They're happy to be there and so's my son.He's stoked about learning.He's maturing and becoming such a responsible young man.This school is a blessing,and i hope that they have a ... More

Grizzlies Prep is like no other school my child has ever attended.My son is an individual,and the staff love what they do!They're happy to be there and so's my son.He's stoked about learning.He's maturing and becoming such a responsible young man.This school is a blessing,and i hope that they have a highschool soon!