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We're accepting seats 6-10th at YES Prep Southside. Visit the link below to register today!
2021-22 District Calendar
YES Prep district calendar for the 2021-22 school year is now available.
About Us
YES Prep Southside exists to eliminate educational inequity by partnering with the Southside community. We develop Giants who are ready to excel in and graduate from a 4-year college. We empower Giants to demonstrate resilience and integrity, advocate for self and their community, and always strive for excellence.
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Who We Are
90%
First Generation College Students
97%
African American and Hispanic
85%
Economically Disadvantaged
90%
Graduation Rate
Our Community
![Two additional elementary schools coming soon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1592246084/yespreporg/iqw5titl09cols7gjsxo/NFE-SSEBlogThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1592246084/yespreporg/iqw5titl09cols7gjsxo/NFE-SSEBlogThumbnail.png","width":275}])
Read More
about Two additional elementary schools coming soon
![Jamie Downs, Principal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1580329928/yespreporg/qlcx0u2pk2ng1wqe5okv/DSC08198.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1580329928/yespreporg/qlcx0u2pk2ng1wqe5okv/DSC08198.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1580329928/yespreporg/qlcx0u2pk2ng1wqe5okv/DSC08198.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1580329928/yespreporg/qlcx0u2pk2ng1wqe5okv/DSC08198.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1580329928/yespreporg/qlcx0u2pk2ng1wqe5okv/DSC08198.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1580329928/yespreporg/qlcx0u2pk2ng1wqe5okv/DSC08198.jpg","width":2200}])
Prior to Southside, Jamie worked as the interim Director of Academics at YES Prep Hoffman. He has also taught at YES Prep North Forest and served as principal at YES Prep Eisenhower.
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A one minute behind-the-scenes look at our campus.