Established in 2005, Imago Dei offers middle school education (currently 5th and 6th grades) to boys and girls living at or below the poverty level. Unlike many public and charter schools, Imago Dei provides:
- An extended school day (10 hours) and school year (11 months)
- Small class sizes, with a maximum of 20 students per grade level
- Individualized instruction, nurturing each child’s development and identity
- Tuition-free education
In addition to providing quality education in a safe, nurturing environment, Imago Dei will address social and medical issues that might interfere with a child’s ability to achieve at school. The school provides assessment, referral and direct service as well as access to healthcare professionals. Volunteers and parents of children are actively involved in the life of the school.
The vision of the Reverends Susan Anderson Smith and Anne Sawyer, Imago Dei is modeled after Epiphany School in Dorchester, Massachusetts and is a member of the NativityMiguel Network, an inclusive, faith-based community in the service of children.