KIPP DC College Preparatory Viewbook

KIPP DC COLLEGE PREPARATORY

KIPP DC College Preparatory (KCP) educates students in grades 9th through 12th and has the mission of ensuring 100% of its graduates can lead lives of choice and opportunity. KCP students engage in rigorous, college-preparatory learning as well as enriching external programming that leads to choice-filled lives after graduation. Our staff believes in creating opportunities for every child to be successful, dedicating themselves to the promise of an excellent education and bright futures. With the right opportunities, perseverance, and support from teammates, we believe anything is possible for KCP students!

OUR MISSION

KIPP DC College Prep is an equitable, diverse, and affirming learning community. We empower students to develop the 21st-century skills necessary to pursue college, career, and choice-filled lives.

OUR VALUES

ACCOUNTABILITY VOICE PRIDE

Showing up professionally, owning my actions and their impact on others, and accepting feedback from those around me in pursuit of getting better.

Giving space and power to different expressions or attitudes to inspire others and bring about positive change.

A sense of belonging, confidence, and joy in myself, others, and the school community.

KCP’S SCHOOL LEADER

“We strive to educate, support, and encourage our students as they finish out their K-12 schooling experience. It is incredibly rewarding to see cohorts of students come through year after year, graduate high school, and head into the world equipped to live a life full of opportunity and choice.”

–Stephanie Renee Young, Principal, KIPP DC College Preparatory

FOCUS ON RESULTS

KIPP DC College Preparatory uses a variety of data points to ensure we’re fulfilling our promises to students and families. We prioritize getting better and are continually working to create a school that prepares all students for success in college or a career.

For more information on our students’ success, visit www.kippdc.org/news.

100% of Class of 2022 accepted to college 100% Class of 2021 admitted to college or career training program

$6.3 million in scholarship dollars earned by KIPP DC Seniors from the Class of 2022

Tier 1 School

as rated by the DC Public Charter School Board

11 Advanced Placement classes offered at KCP

92% five-year high school graduation rate

ACADEMICS

Our goal is for 100% of students to graduate from high school prepared to enroll in and complete college or find a self-sustaining career. This takes hard work, discipline, and meeting high academic expectations. We believe all students are capable of achieving their goals and learning at a high level.

Course Offerings

English - 4 credits required

AP English Literature and Composition

AP English Language and Composition

Introduction to College Writing

English I, II, III & IV

English I, II Honors

Math - 4 credits required

AP Calculus AB

AP Statistics

Algebra I

Algebra II

Geometry

Precalculus

Statistics

Social Science - 4 credits required

AP United States History

AP World History

AP United States Government and Politics

World History and Geography I

World History and Geography I Honors

U.S. Government/DC Government and History

U.S. History and Geography

World History and Geography II

Science - 4 credits required

AP Biology

AP Environmental Science

Biology

Biology Honors

Chemistry

Chemistry Honors

Environmental Science

Physics

World Language - 2 credits required

Spanish I & II

Art Electives - .5 credits required

General Art

Sculpture

Art of Fashion

Digital Art

Music Electives - .5 credits required

Choir

Musical Theater

Creative Writing & Song Writing

PE & Health - 1.5 credits required

Physical Education

Health Education

Studio Fitness and Dance

Strength and Conditioning

General Electives - 3.5 credits required

Apprenticeship I, II

Introduction to Computer Science

Essentials of Personal Finance

African American Studies

Yearbook

Principles of Finance & Applied Finance

Principles of IT & Digital Video Production

Virtual Enterprise

Business Economics & Entrepreneurship

Senior Seminar

Junior Seminar

Freshman Seminar

Note: KCP course offerings evolve annually to meet the needs and interests of our students. This list of courses reflects those offered in the 2022-23 school year.

Special Education Support

KIPP DC College Preparatory offers a continuum of services to support our students with special education needs. Our practices are consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Our goal is to provide all students with special education needs with the same curriculum and to be educated with their nondisabled peers.

Academics here at KCP have taught me challenge and structure which has allowed me to apply it to other educational and professional opportunities.”

–Leah Sloan, Class of 2023

THE KCP EXPERIENCE

Our school offers several opportunities for KCP students to engage outside of the classroom. Students can join sports teams, try out for the school musical, join a club or even start one! Extracurricular activities are essential for students to enrich their high school experience, develop a sense of belonging, and build teamwork skills.

Clubs & Activities

Black Panther Organization • Chemistry Club • Chess Club • E-Sports • Gardening Club • Girls Inc. Leadership Program • Graphic Design Club • Mock Court • National Honor Society • New Creations

Dance Ensemble • Quiz Bowl (It’s Academic) Team • Social Justice Club • Student Government Association • Theater 708 • Virtual Enterprise

• Weightlifting Club • Woods Project

Note: Extracurricular programs evolve annually to meet the needs and interests of our students. Students at KCP can even create their own clubs. This list of clubs reflects some of those offered in the 2022-2023 school year.

Athletics

Basketball • Cheerleading • Football • Lacrosse • Soccer • Softball • Track & Field • Volleyball • Cross Country

KCP is more than just school- I’ve been able to get involved in tons of things outside of the classroom - STEP, NAF, Slam Poetry, GSA, and Book Club. These have helped me build relationships and enjoy KCP!”

–Armani

Williams, Class of 2023

COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS

College & Career Counseling

The college and career counseling program at KCP begins during freshman year to ensure that 100% of students are college and career bound. KCP maintains a low student-to-counselor ratio, making it possible for every student to have access to individualized support throughout the college application process. The college and career counseling team empowers families to prepare for the college process by providing workshops to help them navigate admissions and plan for the cost of college. Every KCP senior also takes College & Career Counseling as a course and through workshops, individual conferences, and peer reviews, all seniors create and begin to implement their post-graduation plans.

NAF Academies

The NAF Academy of Finance and NAF Academy of IT aims to prepare high school students for careers in finance and information technology respectively. Through a rigorous career-focused curriculum, real-world experiences in work-based learning, and engagement opportunities with professionals students in these programs are setting the stage for college success and rewarding careers. Students apply to either Academy at the end of their freshman year and then spend the remainder of their time at KCP learning and growing with a small cohort of peers in their NAF Academy.

Trinity Washington University Dual Enrollment Course

KIPP DC’s partnership with Trinity Washington University provides current KCP seniors with the opportunity to take a college-level course at no cost. This helps them earn college credit while gaining real-life college experience that prepares them for their journey after high school.

HONORS PROGRAM

Honors Program

At KCP, we respect that students have different learning needs and desire to be challenged academically. Our Honors Program offers a group of select 9th grade students an advanced academic curriculum that prepares them for Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment classes. The goal of our Honors Program is to ensure a strong post-high school experience. Knowing that student life is more than academics, we will also develop students as professionals, artists, musicians, athletes, leaders and help cultivate their many aspirations.

9th Grade Honors Program Experience:

• Advanced academic curriculum: classes will expand on the normal 9th grade curriculum in order to challenge students academically

• Honors cohort: students will take classes core classes with only other 9th grade Honors students

• Honors teaching team: Honors students will be taught by a team of teachers that meets regularly to collaborate on best strategies in both supporting and pushing students

• Freshman Seminar: Honors students will take an Honors-only elective that will help them build professional & life skills

• Language Elective: Honors students will be the only 9th grade students taking a language elective

• Pre-AP Track: following the Honors academic structure, students can take at least 7 Advanced Placement (AP) classes by the end of high school

• Support throughout high school: the Honors experience extends past 9th grade year. Students will be supported throughout their high school experience so that they maintain a high GPA and continue to positively impact the KCP Community

Honors has allowed me to be around great minds and I’ve seen them developing into even greater minds as people become more comfortable and confident in class.”

–Herman Buckman, Honors Founding Class, Class of 2025

Alumni Support

KIPP DC’s KIPP Forward program, which is funded entirely by private donations, supports all KCP students and alumni throughout their journey to and through high school, college, and as they enter the workforce. A team of experienced advisors supports KIPP DC students and alumni by offering a mix of personalized programs, services, and individual counseling. The KIPP Forward team currently supports more than 2,500 KIPP DC students and alumni as they build the character traits, self-advocacy, and decision-making skills needed to graduate from college.

College Partnerships

KIPP Forward’s programming leverages resources provided by the national KIPP network. These include access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, national college partnerships, and a College Ambassadors program that connects KIPPsters from across the country who are attending the same college. Partner universities commit to not only admitting KCP students, but also to providing critical resources once those students are on campus, as well as giving them the opportunity to participate in summer pre-college programs. Current KIPP college partners include Duke University, University of Pennsylvania, Tulane University, Lycoming College, Franklin & Marshall College, Syracuse University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, and many more.

College & Career Team

After high school, KIPP Forward is there to ensure every KCP alumnus the resources and skills they need to attain a college degree and meet their career goals. The KIPP Forward team builds strong relationships with the universities that KlPPsters attend; counsels alumni about financial aid, course selection, and career paths; and provides access to important on- and off-campus resources. Programs and support offered by the College & Career team include:

• College transition and orientation workshops

• College campus visits

• Financial aid nights

• Financial planning

• Transportation support

• Parent empowerment programs

• One-on-one support

• Monthly check-ins

• Scholarships application support

• Book scholarships

• Career networking events

• Informational interviews

• Resume development

• Internship placement

GETTING TO KCP

1405 Brentwood Parkway NE Washington, DC 20002

Metro | NoMa - Gallaudet University Station

Bus Routes | 90, 92, D8

Student Transportation

KCP offers a daily student shuttle between the NoMa - Gallaudet University Station and the school. There are 2 shuttles in the morning and multiple shuttle times in the afternoon to account for student dismissals and extracurricular/ athletics dismissals.