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KIPP Academy Elementary School730 Concourse Village West, Tower D Bronx, NY 10451

2011-12 ENROLLMENT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

BOUT KIPP Academy Elementary

What is KIPP Academy Elementary?

PP Academy Elementary is a free, public charter school that prepares students for success in college and life. We are relent

cused on results academic results, character development, and the outcomes that ultimately matter most: graduating fr

gh school and college, embarking on a career and becoming self-sufficient and happy. KIPPs success is rooted in a few corerinciples that guide everything we do:

High expectations. We believe that all of our students are capable of remarkable learning and growth and that ourtalented team can and will find a way to achieve those results.

More Time. There are no shortcuts at KIPP. Our day starts earlier and ends later than at other schools. We hold half-dclasses on many Saturdays as well as summer school for all students.

Character Counts. We believe that success in school and in life depends on character. During each school day, in evelesson and every interaction, we focus as much on developing character traits such as zest, grit, self-control, hope,

love, gratitude, social intelligence and humor as we do on academic preparation.

Through College and Beyond. A dedicated KIPP Through College team supports our students after they graduate KINYC schools to help them meet the challenges of getting a college degree and becoming successful professionals. Wdeliver education for life.

What sort of results have KIPP schools had?

Over the last seven years, 93% of KIPP NYC alumni graduated from high school (twice the NYC average for communitsimilar to ours).

87% of KIPP NYC alumni have enrolled in college (more than twice the national average for communities similar to ou On the 2010 NY State tests, KIPP NYC students outperformed their Districts of Residence (NYC Districts 5, 7, 17) at all

grade levels by an average of 39 percentage points on the Math exam and 27 points on the English exam.

92% of our current Kindergarten class tested at least one level above the standard Kindergarten end-of-year reading This past year, KIPP NYC College Preps founding freshman class excelled on their NY State Regents exams, with 91%

passing Living Environment, 95% passing Geometry, and 97% passing Integrated Algebra.

What grades will KIPP serve in 2011-12?

KIPP Academy Elementary School will serve 276 students in grades K-2, and will grow to serve grades K-4. KIPP Academy Middle School serves approximately 260 students in grades 5-8. KIPP NYC College Prep High School will serve over 500 students in grades 9-11, growing to 9-12.

What is the school schedule and calendar?

y choosing to enroll at KIPP Academy Elementary School, families and students commit to an extended school day that lasts

45am to 4:00pm on Monday through Friday. They also commit to attending a Saturday school program that lasts from 9:00

o 11:00am one Saturday a month, as well as a two and a half-week mandatory summer school session (8:00am to 12:00pm).

rst day of school for incoming students will be on July 18th

for 1st

and 2nd

graders (with the month of August off); August 29th

ndergarteners, and the school mostly follows the NYC Dept. of Ed. calendar the rest of the year.

What happens to KIPP students when they go on to high school?

the summer of 2009, KIPP NYC opened KIPP NYC College Prep, a high school for students graduating from all four KIPP NYC

iddle schools.

Can I visit the school?

PP Academy Elementary School will host Open Houses on Thursdays at 10 AM starting on January 13th. Please call 718-943-

o RSVP.

How old do you have to be to attend Kindergarten at KIPP Academy Elementary School?

hildren must be 5 years of age by December 31st

, 2011 to attend Kindergarten.

Do the students wear uniforms to school? Do I have to pay for the uniform shirts?

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es, all students are required to wear uniforms at KIPP Academy Elementary. All students will be provided with one KIPP shir

f charge. They will have the opportunity to purchase additional shirts over the summer and throughout the school year.

How many students are in each classroom?

here are twenty-three students in each classroom. Additionally, every Kindergarten and 1st

grade classroom is taught by two

me teachers.

0. Do you take ELL (English Language Learner) or Special Education students?

es!

1. Do you have free breakfast and lunch programs?

es. Those students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch will receive breakfast and lunch (and an afternoon snack) as th

d at their previous school.

2. Will KIPP provide transportation for my child to get to and from the school?

s with any public school, KIPP Academy Elementary will provide eligible students with a fare or full fare Metrocard depend

n how far they live from the school. KIPP Academy Elementary does not provide yellow bus service to or from school.

BOUT THE LOTTERY PROCESS

Do you have to apply to get into KIPP?

PP Academy Elementary Charter School is a public school open to all New York students that are incoming Kindergarteners.

nly information needed to enter the KIPP lottery is the students name and contact information. No test scores, grades,

commendations, or behavioral history will be taken into consideration. All applications must be received byApril 1st at 5pmail, online at www.kippnyc.org/enroll, or in person.

How does the lottery work? Do I have to attend the lottery? How will I find out if my child was selected in the lottery?

PP Academy Elementary plans to enroll 90-95 incoming kindergarteners, including siblings and returning students. If the nu

f families interested in attending the school exceeds the number of students we can serve, then we will conduct a lottery on

pril 5th, 2011 at 5:30pm. All students entered into the lottery will have their names drawn by an independent auditor. Ope

ots will be filled in the following order:

1. Returning students2. Brothers/Sisters of Current KIPP NYC Students (must attend the same KIPP NYC school)3. Applicants Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch and Residing in the Community School District4. Applicants Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch and Not Residing in the Community School District5. Applicants Not Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch and Residing in the Community School District6. Applicants Not Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch and Not Residing in the Community School District

pon submission of the application, applicants will have the opportunity to document their free and reduced price lunch

igibility. Families do not need to be present at the lottery. Students will be contacted by phone in the order they were draw

ntil all open slots are filled. Admissions notification letters will be mailed to all applicants on April 13, 2011.

Do you accept applications for 1st

and 2nd

graders?

While there will be a lottery for 1st

and 2nd

grade students, we anticipate that there will be few, if any, open seats. We will no

ccept applications for 3rd or 4th grade students.

Can I enter my childs name in more than one KIPP NYC lottery?es. However, you will need to submit a separate application for each school. Each KIPP NYC school holds a separate lottery a

nrolment process.

Can I enter the lottery more than once?

o. Each child may only enter once. Any duplicate applications will be removed prior to the lottery.

If I entered the lottery last year, do I need to enter again?

es. There is a new lottery every year. Waitlists do not carry over from year to year.

Where is the school, and who can I contact with additional questions?

he school is currently located at 730 Concourse Village West, Tower D in the Bronx. For more information or to receive an

pplication, please contact Nekisha Robertson, Office Manager at (718)943-3737 or visit http://www.kippnyc.org/enroll.