iPromise Mentoring Program
Origin
I Promise is a foundation founded by LeBron James, the Miami Heat forward. In August of 2011, an
important promise was made in Akron, Ohio. 342 Akron Public Schools third grade students made a
promise to their hero. They promised him they would go to school, be respectful to their parents,
teachers and peers, be active and make good decisions. In return, he promised them that he would be
the best role model he could be, on and off the court.
After reading about the success in Akron, Ohio I was influenced to bring such a program to Klein Forest
High School. During the 2012-2013 season many of our student athletes in the basketball program
began to become ineligible to play. It was a struggle for their teammates, coaches, and themselves to
triumph without them and encountered defeat simply because they didn’t make the grades in the
classroom.
As the season came to a close I came to the conclusion that a change had to take place. So, February 20,
2013, I called a meeting to inform the players and coaches about implementing the concept and creed
of I Promise at Klein Forest High School. Hence was the birth of the I Promise Mentoring Program. No
longer would ineligibility be a norm amongst our basketball program but academic success, young men
who carried themselves in a respectful manner and contribute their time and efforts to their
communities. Although the program is in its infant stages, the expectation for the 2013-2014 basketball
season are high both on and off the court and our basketball students are ready to keep the promise.
Mission and goal
The mission and goal of the iPromise Mentoring Program is to give student athletes of the Klein Forest
Basketball Program vision for their lives and to assist them in becoming leaders, excel academically, and
to be young men of character in their community.
Student Athlete Promise
I Promise to soar and achieve excellence in academics and character by…
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being a leader both on and off the basketball court.
respecting myself and my peers.
respecting my parents, teachers, and coaches.
greeting coaches and sponsors cordially.
wearing appropriate attire on game days (collar shirt, dress pants, kakis, dress shirt, I Promise
shirt).
striving for excellence academically and maintain a “B” average in all my classes.
maintaining a 2.7 GPA (B average).
seeking academic support when my grade falls below a 75.
striving for excellence athletically .
attending the mentoring program meetings.
attending school every day .
attending tutoring at least once a week.
participating in community service projects 10 hours a semester, 20 hours a year (minimum).
Contact Us
The iPromise Mentoring Program greatly appreciates your support. If you would like to be a guest
speaker to enlighten our young men in adhering to our mission and goal or give a donation it would be
greatly appreciated. We thank you in advance for supporting our vision to develop young men into
leaders.
Mrs. Crystal Bush
iPromise Head Sponsor
cbush1@kleinisd.net
832-484-4459 ext. 44459
Ms. Ebony Glass
iPromise Co-Sponsor
eglass1@kleinisd.net
Head Coach Cary Black
iPromise Co-Sponsor
cjblack@kleinisd.net
Assistant Coach Kevin Woods
iPromise Co-Sponsor
kwoods2@kleinisd.net
Mr. Nathan Bush
iPromise Co-Sponsor
nbush1@kleinisd.net