2014 Alternative Break Project

During Teach For America Month 2013, the location for the 2013 Alternative Break Project was announced. In May 2014, Brothers will travel to Capitol Hill High School in Oklahoma City, OK to create an outdoor environmental science classroom.

Applications are now open until March 1st and can be found on the Alternative Break Project Page.

Capitol Hill High School

Capitol Hill High School is an Oklahoma City Public School (OKPS) and has been a Teach For America partner since the 2011-2012 school year. The high school has grades nine through twelve with about 1,041 students enrolled. Capitol Hill High School has 65 teachers in total, eight of which are Teach For America Corps Members.

The Trip

In May, Brothers from around the nation will travel to Oklahoma City in order to create an outdoor classroom for Capitol Hill students. The outdoor classroom will include a greenhouse. During the trip, Brothers will have the opportunity to interact with Capitol Hill students, shadow Teach For America Corps Members, and meet with the Teach For America Oklahoma City Regional Office. The project will take place May 11th through May 17th.