Delta Public Schools IMPACT 09 | 2009 Annual Report
THE IDEAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
JESSYKA CALHOUN OF THE FOUNDING CLASS OF 2010, FOCUSES IN THE CLASSROOM
upon which KIPP Delta Public Schools was founded is that any student can succeed when presented with the right opportunities and motivations. The previous issues of economics, environment, and even race, which had before impeded the progress of those in the Delta seeking a college education, became irrelevant. Those who have chosen to pursue an education from KIPP Delta have seen this to be true. When asked what it means to be a student at KIPP Delta, a mere expression of words doesn’t suffice. To comprehend our journey, it would take the testimonial of every student who has sat in a classroom taught by a KIPP teacher. It would take assuming the place of every student who has spent countless hours after school, in addition to the 9 1/2 hour school day, working to insure their academic achievements and extra-curricular activities are high caliber
A LETTER FROM THE STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT
Through all the hard work and dedication, the students closest to attending college have come to realize exactly how much hard work pays off in terms of college offers and seeing our aspirations for the future become reality. Not only does this hard work pay off for my classmates, it also pays off for their families and friends. It pays off for their communities, and it pays off for those who believe in them. As May of 2010 rapidly approaches, it will be then that the success of the KIPP Delta program can be fully assessed. With that, we recognize the success of these students has also come from those who have continued to support KIPP Delta. Those who support KIPP My
teammates and I thank you for your continued support and the impact you have allowed us to make in our own lives and in our community. STUDENTS COME TO KIPP BEGINNING IN KINDERGARTEN TO PREPARE FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE
STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT | CLASS OF 2010
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School Statistics
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A Day in the Life at KIPP
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Academic Impact
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Economic Impact
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dedication required to succeed in a KIPP Delta school.
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kindergarten students to our founding Class of 2010, can attest to the hard work and
RYAN CUNNINGS
Greetings
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and competitive with students from across the country. Any student, from our first class of
Delta support the idea of a better tomorrow through hard work and dedication.
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STUDENTS
CIERA DANIELS ON A RURAL BUS ROUTE
THE RURAL DELTA REGION of Eastern Arkansas may be characterized by vast fields of soybean, corn, and cotton, but it is also home to a uniquely rural network of high-performing
SCHOOL STATISTICS*
KIPP charter schools. While Eastern Arkansas is one of the poorest regions in the nation, with
3 Schools
fewer than 15% of the population holding a Bachelors Degree, students at KIPP Delta have
37 Teachers
committed to longer school days and rigorous academics to prepare themselves for success
546 Students
in college.
Grades K-1: Delta Elementary Literacy Academy Grades 5-8: Delta College Preparatory
Students travel to KIPP Delta in Helena-West Helena from as far as 60 miles away, some
Grades 9-12: Delta Collegiate
traveling over one hour to school each way. Ciera (facing page), wakes at 5:30 every morning to ride from Crumrod, Arkansas (population 74), to attend KIPP Delta Collegiate. She and her mom recognize the opportunities available to KIPPsters and the benefits of a rigorous
STUDENT BODY
college-prep curriculum. Next year, Ciera plans to attend Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia.
97% African American
She is proving that where you are born does not determine the trajectory of your life.
3%
Caucasian
85% Qualify for free or reduced lunch As KIPP Delta grows, we will impact the lives of more students like Ciera. We will continue to
3%
Receive Special Education Services
provide a college-preparatory option for parents so their children will have the opportunity to *For the 2009 – 2010 school year
work hard and be successful in the college of their choice.
STUDENTS ARRIVE AT KIPP BEFORE 7:30 EACH MORNING AND SHAKE HANDS WITH THEIR PRINCIPAL AS THEY ARE WELCOMED TO SCHOOL
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A DAY IN THE LIFE AT KIPP
Extracurricular Activities Offered At KIPP
SERVING STUDENTS RANGING FROM AGE 5 TO 17 means that the typical day of a KIPPster looks different at each of the three KIPP Delta schools.
BASKETBALL
TENNIS
SCOUTS
MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTS
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Although the school day may be structured differently, one thing stays the same—consistently high expectations. Whether students are learning how to add
VOLLEYBALL
DRUMLINE
ART
CHESS
NEWSPAPER
on a number line in 1st grade, or how to solve theorems in Calculus, they are being pushed to excel. The extended school day gives students more time in
TRACK
STEPTEAM
RUGBY
CROSS COUNTRY
CANOEING & CANOE CARVING
the classroom to master core academic subjects and pursue enrichment opportunities through our growing list of extracurricular options.
SOCCER
DRAMA
BASEBALL
BUSINESS MOVIE PRODUCTIONS
7:30am
9:30am
11:00am
12:00pm
1:00pm
STUDENTS ARE GREETED by their
KINDERGARTNERS SPEND all morning
WHILE STUDENTS at the elementary
MIDDLE SCHOOL students take a break
principal as they arrive at KIPP each
working on the fundamentals of reading
school are headed to lunch, KIPPsters in
from class and enjoy lunch with their
morning.
Breakfast is served in the
and writing. Students at Delta ELA learn
12th grade are just finishing up their
classroom so that students can get right
Spanish in a full-inclusion class where no
to work.
English is used.
The first item on the day’s
2:30pm
3:30pm
5:00pm
AFTER LUNCH, KIPP students dive
AS TYPICAL public schools prepare to
MIDDLE SCHOOL students head to
DISMISSAL signals the end of the school
back in to core academic work.
On
dismiss, KIPP students remain focused
their choice of extracurricular activities,
day. Many students remain at KIPP to get
teammates. First graders are playing
average students come to KIPP in 5th
in the classroom. The afternoon will be
designed to supplement core academic
extra help or participate in varsity sports
Calculus BC class and headed to AP US
games in PE while the Kindergartners get
grade reading at a 3rd grade level.
filled with classes like Spanish, Technol-
classes.
and activities. Teachers remain available
History. In 2008, only 8 African-American
some rest during naptime.
Because they have so much ground to
ogy, Social Studies, or Science.
core subjects have not earned Activity,
Students who are behind in
agenda is Morning Work, a brief review
students in all of Arkansas passed
cover to close that achievement gap,
so they attend Study Hall to catch up.
of the previous day’s lessons from each
(scored a 3, 4, or 5) the AP Calculus AB
students at the middle school spend at
First graders are finishing up their school
subject. High School students meet with
exam. In 2009, Delta Collegiate had 3
least one hour and fifteen minutes in
day with art class, while high school
their Advisory group during breakfast to
students pass the exam as Juniors! That
each core subject. This gives students a
students, like Jordan and Christopher,
discuss college applications, academic
number will increase as 20 students sit
strong foundation so they can prepare
are enjoying a new hands-on laboratory,
needs, and any other issues they face.
for an AP Calculus exam in May 2010.
for advanced coursework in high school.
Principles of Engineering.
PHOTO BY CADE COLLISTER
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via cell phone to answer any questions.
ACADEMIC RESULTS
ACADEMIC OFFERINGS
NILYN GAMBLE CLASS OF 2021
IN ORDER TO GAUGE THE IMPACT of KIPP teachers and curriculum, our staff spends time analyzing data results from the annual Arkansas Benchmark Exam. Our goal is to prepare
HIGH SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
students for success in college and we believe that these tests provide a valuable snapshot of our students’ progress toward that goal. The State of Arkansas administers the Bench-
Biology Physics Anatomy Chemistry Principles of Engineering
English Language Arts Mathematics (Saxon 5/6, 7/8, Algebra & Geometry) Science Social Studies Art and Music Career Physical Education Technology
mark Exam each spring to all public school students in grades 3 – 8. At the high school level, the tests are administered to assess a student's mastery of a specific course through the Grade 11 Literacy Examination and End-of-Course Examinations in Algebra I, Geometry, and Biology. These tests measure how well students have learned a set of academic skills established by the state & how well our schools performed in a given year as compared to local district and state averages.
2008 - 2009 BENCHMARK EXAM
2009 EOC RESULTS 100 80 70
60
66
57
40 35
20
25 22
% PROFICIENCY AND ABOVE
94
89
80 77 70
60 40
59
70
69
70
73
72 65
60
58 52
48
80
77
69
English Reading Enrichment Spanish I, II and III 72
64
59
51 45
43
42 37
36
33
32
20 16 11
5TH GRADE KIPP
HELENA-WEST HELENA
STATE
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7TH GRADE
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LITERACY
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
LITERACY
MATHEMATICS
LITERACY
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
MATHEMATICS
GEOMETRY
ALGEBRA
LITERACY
0
0 EOC LITERACY
% PROFICIENCY AND ABOVE
100
97 91
Algebra I & II Geometry Pre-Calculus Calculus AB & BC Computer Math
8TH GRADE
World History US History Civics Government
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Reading and Writing Mathematics Science Social Studies Art and Music Full-inclusion Spanish Physical Education Recess Naptime
Drama Journalism Business Yearbook Music/Choir Health/PE & Gym Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Offered: Physics US History English Literature English Language Calculus AB & BC
STATE
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ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL IMPACT
are being published about Helena-West Helena.
Our students are
attending prestigious summer programs at schools like The Naval Academy, Vanderbilt University, and Deerfield Academy where they are spreading the word about their hometown of Helena-West Helena. And
WHEN KIPP CAME TO HELENA in 2001 to find a home for our first
as the Class of 2010 matriculates to college next fall, we anticipate that
school in Arkansas, the City of Helena offered an unused train depot
a number of them will bring their knowledge and aspirations back to the
along the main street in downtown. At that point no one anticipated the
Delta when they graduate.
impact KIPP would have on the community of Helena-West Helena, or the visual landscape downtown. SINCE THAT TIME KIPP has grown exponentially in size. We have constructed two brand new facilities downtown and as new businesses and restaurants open nearby, we have recently been confronted with the good problem of managing traffic jams on a once sleepy downtown street. KIPP will continue to invest in the redevelopment of historic Helena by completing our flagship campus. Phase I of the campus plan was completed this past March with the grand opening of the KIPP Delta Multipurpose Gymnasium.
In upcoming phases, we hope to
construct a new high school, middle school, and commons building. KIPP HAS ALSO IMPACTED the economy in our community. Our
BEFORE CONSTRUCTION THESE DOWNTOWN LOTS WERE IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT
operating budget exceeds $5 million, with over 20% of revenues coming from grants and private funding sources—funds that are invested in Helena because of KIPP.
In addition to attracting
philanthropic resources, KIPP is creating jobs and attracting new residents. This past summer alone, KIPP hired 25 new employees in Helena-West Helena. Many of our staff members have purchased and renovated homes in the historic section of Helena where they are putting down roots and starting families. As we expand, KIPP Delta plans to employ nearly 400 individuals in the Delta. In a region battling population decline, this influx of people and resources is significant. FINALLY, KIPP Delta has brought positive attention to Helena-West Helena. Through statewide and national press, upbeat, positive stories IMPACT 09
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OUR NEW GYMNASIUM IS A FOOTPRINT OF OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT
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AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
EXPANDING IMPACT IN THE DELTA
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2009
IN THE LOW-INCOME SCHOOL DISTRICTS of Eastern Arkansas, few students complete the eighth grade on a path to college, and even fewer students are actually graduating from high school prepared for college. KIPP Delta has the opportunity to change
BALANCE SHEET
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
that reality by creating high-quality public charter school sites in at least four communities across the Arkansas Delta that will prepare
ASSETS
REVENUES
students for success in college.
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 1,747,024
Accounts receivable
30,000
Pledges receivable, net
544,093
Property and equipment, net
6,774,169
Total assets
$ 9,095,286
State assistance
$ 2,438,250
Federal assistance
675,528
Grants, donations, and fundraising
1,380,883
Investment income Other Total Revenues
NEW SITES WITHIN THE KIPP DELTA CLUSTER will be selected through a competitive application process that considers factors such as local support, parental demand, and availability of facilities and funding. This fall, Blytheville was selected as the new site for the first KIPP Delta school to open outside of Helena-West Helena in 2010.
12,047 $
33,926
IF APPROVED BY THE STATE, the KIPP Blytheville public charter school will start with a class of fifth graders in 2010 and add a
$ 4,540,634
grade each year until it becomes a full middle school, serving approximately 320 students in grades five through eight. The new KIPP school will be led by Maisie Wright, who is currently completing the year-long Fisher Fellowship principal training program. Ms.
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Wright began her career in education as a Teach For America corps member at Delta College Prep where she served as a math and
EXPENDITURES
Liabilities Accounts payable
$
341,041
Educational programs
$ 1,492,612
science teacher.
Accrued interest payable
21,305
Special education
186,946
Current maturities of long-term debt
81,019
Student support services
188,188
Current maturities of capital leases
36,308
Administration support services
592,450
Operation and maintenance of facilities
292,187
Student transportation
193,908
Commission, Great River Economic Development Foundation, Nucor Steel
Food service
338,942
Arkansas, Nucor-Yamato Steel, Aviation Repair Technology, That Bookstore in
Other support services
191,865
Blytheville, First National Bank, Southern Bancorp, and the Greater Blytheville
Interest expense
203,514
Area Chamber of Commerce.
Long-term debt
4,344,646
Long-term capital leases
16,852
Total liabilities
$ 4,841,171
Net assets Unrestricted
$ 2,988,202
Temporarily restricted
1,265,913
Total net assets
$ 4,254,115
Total liabilities and net assets
$ 9,095,286
Loss of disposal of assets Total Expenditures
BLYTHEVILLE’S APPLICATION TO KIPP DELTA included over 60 personal letters of support from parents, community leaders, and business partners, along with $50,000 in start-up funding for 2010. The community coalition is also committed to raising at least $50,000 each successive year. Key supporters of KIPP Delta Public Schools - Blytheville include Senator Steve Bryles, Mississippi County Economic Development, Mississippi County Economic Opportunity
13,431 $ 3,694,043
BY 2019, KIPP DELTA AIMS TO GROW to twelve charter schools in four communities across Eastern Arkansas, which will serve a total of 3,600 students
Change in Net Assets
$
846,591
in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The potential impact of this growth is staggering. Within ten years KIPP Delta will double the number of college-ready seniors graduating from high-poverty districts in the region.
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BLYTHEVILLE
HELENA
DONOR APPRECIATION FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR This year three groups made outstanding commitments to KIPP Delta by investing in our growth plan. Please accept our sincere thanks for helping us to IMPACT so many lives today and in the future. Your dedication to improving public education for ALL CHILDREN is worthy of unending praise.
TREVION YOUNG ENJOYING A SUNNY DAY AT RECESS
THE WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION THE LOUIS CALDER FOUNDATION (Supporting Delta Elementary Literacy Academy) CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH FUND
We truly appreciate the ongoing support of the following donors. Your contributions to our gymnasium and annual campaign directly benefit our students and the opportunities they have to learn and grow. The support you provide is vital to the success of our schools – please renew your commitment today!
GIFTS OF $100,000 TO $1,000,000 Olive & Chester McCloskey & NORAC, Inc. Helena Health Foundation Bettye & Dick Hendrix The Louis Calder Foundation Michael Morton The Walton Family Foundation GIFTS OF $25,000 OR MORE Arkansas Department of Education Arkansas Senators Steve Bryles & Steve Higginbotham The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Ernest & Cathy Cunningham The Hussman Foundation The Nabholz Group Local Charitable Trusts Southern Bancorp GIFTS OF $10,000 OR MORE Aviation Repair Technology Entergy Foundation Edward Grauman In memory of Dottie Grauman Jim & Elaine Frazier Steve & Shelly Harkness John & Blakeslee Shirey Scott & Angela Shirey Sunil Thakor GIFTS OF $5,000 OR MORE Claiborne & Elaine Deming Tom & Winnie Faust Chase Paymentech, LLC Gordon & Claire Manley
Henry Nichols Shelia & Carl Phipps In Memory of Carla Phipps Graham Lee & Michael Thompson Witsell Evans Rasco GIFTS OF $1,000 OR MORE Columbus & Virginia Abrams M. Christine Allen Arkansas Community Foundation Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus Brent & Jessica Black Bill & Lanie Brandon Chris Carter & Ericka Young Dr. & Mrs. Marion Church Mr. & Mrs. Steve Edwards Morse Gist Ignacio Gonzalez Graeber Foundation Kris & Iva Hamel Hargraves Insurance Agency, Inc. Hudson Cisne & Co. LLP Mr. & Mrs. J.E. Jackson Sanford & Amanda Johnson W.C. and Everlyn Johnson John & Ann King Shen Lim Ron Nurnberg & Joe Osgoode Betty & Arthur Sanders The Scoular Company Southern Hardware Ben Steinberg & Alexandra Terninko Janee’ and Jemar Tisby Jamie and Luke VanDeWalle Arnell & Betty Willis Maisie Wright
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Mark & Sunny Wright Mike & Julie Wright Younger Foundation GIFTS UP TO $1,000 William Aldrich Chris & Elaine Allen George W. Appenzeller Armorel Planting Company Senator & Mrs. Gilbert Baker John & Linda Barnes Richard Barth Jimmy & Pat Billingsley Mr. & Mrs. Joe Black Blackhawk Warehousing Renie & Diane Bressinck Sammy Brocato Senator & Mrs. Steve Bryles Charlie & Judy Buchanan Senator & Mrs. John Paul Capps Maureen Connelly Bob & Diane Cook Emily Cook Suttiwan Cox Baker & Ashley Cunningham Cotter & Edie Cunningham Cunningham Inc. Lena Cunningham Colin Dentel Post Mary Angela Duran Heidi Erbe Linda Farrell Mike Feinberg & Colleen Dippel Doug Freidlander Julia Grant Greg Hamel
Hickory Hill Pharmacy Ryan Hill Grace Hu Sue Hudson Mr. & Mrs. Asa Hutchinson Curtis & Pat Jeffries Michael Jones Henry & Munnie Jordan Johnny Key Killion & Associates Leslie Lane Betty Lewis Senator & Mrs. Jim Luker Senator Percy Malone Judge & Mrs. Brian Miller Billy & Betty Mitchell Dominik and Georgia Mjartan Mr. & Mrs. Walter Morris, Sr. Gill & Jessica Pillow Charles & Nancy Jo Powars David Rayman Gene & Linda Raff Anna & John Riggs Bill Roberson Jason Rolett Liz & Tim Schuringa Art Shirey Jason Singer The Sisk Family In Honor of Tyler Williams Kenneth & Nanalou Snow Raymond & Carol Solomon Steve Strickland Dorothy Stuck Alan & Jeannie Sugg Christy Tao
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Brooke & Charlie Tappan Elizabeth L. Thorndike Dorothy Umfress Andre & Keshia Valley Elizabeth Wellborn Kirk Whiteside Victor B. Williams Stuart Willson Bob & Vivian Wright Peter & Penelope Wright Randy Zook In Honor of Peyton Cunningham Deanna Foriere Abbie Dorfman Madison Ouellette Emma Mantyh Ali Buttelman McKenna Phillips Allison Wallace Kathryn Dowling Ali Pagano
PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS We extend a special thanks to Dave Anderson who donated his time, resources, and creative energy to take the photography for this year's annual report. All photography by Dave Anderson, except where noted.
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KIPP DELTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 415 Ohio Street 路 Helena-West Helena, AR 72342 路 870.753.9035 路 www.kippdelta.org KIPP Delta, Inc., is an equal opportunity provider and employer.