KIPP DC Legacy College Prep Viewbook

KIPP DC LEGACY COLLEGE PREP

LEAVE YOUR T A K R A M LEGACY

KIPP DC Legacy College Preparatory educates students in 9th-12th grade with the mission of ensuring 100% of graduates can lead lives of choice and opportunity. Our school is grounded in relationships - those between students, between students and staff, and families and the school. While we have high expectations for students, our staff is a constant support for each and every student—setting them up for success and ensuring a joyful high school experience. We aim for our students to grow as leaders and leave a mark on our school, the Ward 8 community, and the broader world. We believe anything is possible for Legacy students!

VISION At KIPP DC Legacy College Prep, we support students and families in living choice-filled lives to achieve their goals of excellence by offering an engaging education that develops critical and creative thinkers. We empower and support students in being active agents of social justice by amplifying their voices.

VALUES

SOCIAL JUSTICE

AGENCY

EXCELLENCE

KIPP DC LEGACY COLLEGE PREP SCHOOL LEADER “The students of Legacy College Prep are the leaders of tomorrow. It is humbling to watch them grow and learn more about themselves and our world during their time in high school.”

–Patrice Billups, Principal, KIPP DC Legacy 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 value always 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.

400

Students Grades 9 - 12

98%

Class of 2022 admitted to college or career training program

70+

Teachers, School Leaders, & Staff

25:1

5 staff

dedicated to supporting mental health & wellness

student to college counselor ratio

6

varsity athletics teams

$975,000

in scholarship dollars earned by less than 50 Legacy College Prep Seniors from the Class of 2022

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 Language AP English Literature Foundations of English I, II, III, IV English I, II, III, IV English I Honors Math - 4 credits required Concepts of Geometry Geometry Concepts of Algebra I, II Algebra I, II Algebra I Honors Statistics Concepts of Statistics World Language - 2 credits required Spanish I & II Art - 0.5 credits required Art & Media Essential Social Science - 4 credits required World History and Geography I, II Concepts of World History Geography I, II World History and Geography I Honors Concepts of U.S. Government/DC Government & History U.S. Government/DC Government and History Concepts of U.S. History and Geography U.S. History and Geography AP U.S. History Science - 4 credits required Chemistry Concepts of Chemistry Biology Concepts of Biology Biology Honors Physics

Special Education Support

Concepts of Physics Environmental Science Concepts of Environmental Science Electives - 4.5 credits required Principles of IT & Digital Video Production SAT Prep Personal Finance Reading Skills Transition Seminar Life Skills Junior Seminar Senior Seminar Apprenticeship I, II PE & Health - 1.5 credits required Physical Education Health Strength & Conditioning Studio Fitness & Dance Music - 0.5 credits required Musical Theater Musical Production Note: Legacy 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.

The best thing about Legacy is the opportunities they provide for us! I feel like the team pours into us lots of praises. They acknowledge us and allow us to be authentic. Some of the great opportunities are the Honor Society and the connection with OSSE.”

–Onesti Hill, Class of 2024

KIPP DC Legacy 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. Legacy College Preparatory also houses a program, the Legacy Learning Center, which supports students who are in need of more intensive special education support.

EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS Clubs & Activities Whether it is student government or spoken word poetry, there is an activity at Legacy College Prep for you.

Students live into the value of agency by leading clubs and working with a faculty advisor to bring together a diverse group of students from across the school that have a shared interest. What club will you start when you are a Bulldog?

Creative Arts Magazine • Dance Team • Gaming Club • Music Production Club • Strength Club • Yearbook • Student Government Association Note: Extracurricular programs evolve annually to meet the needs and interests of our students. This list of courses reflects those offered in the 2022-23 school year.

Athletics Boys Basketball • Girls Basketball • Volleyball • Track & Field • Baseball • Cheerleading • Football • Competition Cheerleading

School Events & Traditions Homecoming • Spirit Week • Student Orientation • Pep Rallies • Community Meetings & Celebrations • Honor Roll • National Honor Society • College Tours • End of Year Trips • Prom • Spring Musical • Sweetheart Dance • Color Wars

The thing I love about the teachers at Legacy is that they’re so supportive. They have a great ability to make kids feel like they have a second home here.”

–Nia Young, Class of 2021

COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS College & Career Counseling The college counseling program at Legacy begins during freshman year to ensure that 100% of students are college and career ready. Legacy maintains a low student-to-counselor ratio so that every student has access to individualized support throughout the postgraduate application process. Every Legacy senior takes a course called “College & Career Counseling’’ that ensures all seniors create and begin to implement their post-graduation plans. The college counseling team empowers families in this process by providing workshops to help them navigate admissions and plan for the cost of college.

University of District of Columbia Dual Enrollment Course KIPP DC’s partnership with University of District of Columbia provides current Legacy 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.

Advanced Placement Classes Advanced Placement Classes (AP) allow students to take college-level classes on campus. These classes are taught by Legacy teachers and delivered with the rigor of a traditional college course. At the end of the year, students take the AP test to earn college credit.

CareerWise Legacy’s partnership with CareerWise DC offers a three-year applied-learning environment for Legacy students and an innovative talent-acquisition strategy for businesses. With an apprenticeship, students earn debt-free college credit and nationally-recognized industry certifications through meaningful work experience in the IT, financial services, and business operations fields–all while graduating on-time.

NAF Academy The NAF Academy of IT aims to ignite students’ passions for learning and prepare them for future college pathways and/or careers of their choosing, specifically related to the Information Technology (IT) industry. From sophomore through senior year, students take IT-based elective courses and gain real-world experience through work-based learning and college and career-readiness opportunities.

Honors Program Legacy’s Honors program will offer a group of select 9th grade students a more rigorous curriculum in order to challenge them academically, prepare them for Advance Placement and Dual Enrollment classes, and, ultimately, prepare them for a strong post-high school experience.

Alumni Support KIPP DC’s KIPP Forward program, which is funded entirely by private donations, supports all Legacy 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 Legacy 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 Legacy 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

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Monthly check-ins Scholarships application support Book scholarships Career networking events Informational interviews Resume development Internship placement

Apply to KIPP DC Legacy College Prep through My School DC at myschooldc.org.

The application opens December 12, 2022.

The deadline to apply is February 1, 2023.

If you are interested in attending Legacy, be sure to rank it #1 on your My School DC application.

Learn more about Legacy and our upcoming events, visit www.kippdc.org For general information, email enroll@kippdc.org

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