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KIPP Academy · 250 East 156th Street Rm. 421 · Bronx, NY 10451
Tel (718) 665-3555 · Fax (718) 585-7982

KIPP ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL

2010-11 ENROLLMENT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ABOUT KIPP Academy

1. What is KIPP Academy?
KIPP Academy is a free public charter school that opened in 1995 and is now housed at three separate sites:
KIPP Academy Elementary School serving approximately 92 Kindergarteners, growing to K-4.
KIPP Academy Middle School (grades 5-8) serving approximately 265 students in grades 5-8.
KIPP Academy High School (as part of KIPP NYC College Prep High School) serving 160 students in
grade 9, growing to 9-12.

2. What sort of results have KIPP schools had?

• On the 2008-2009 New York State tests, 96% of KIPP Academy 8th graders scored at or above
grade level in Math, as compared to 71% citywide and 60% in the district where KIPP Academy is
located. In English/Language Arts, 98% of 8th graders scored at or above grade level, as
compared to 57% citywide and 37% in KIPP Academy’s host district.
• KIPP Academy’s student daily attendance rate is 98%.
• 86% of KIPP NYC alumni have matriculated to college.
3. What happens to KIPP students when they go on to high school?
In the summer of 2009, KIPP NYC opened a new high school for students graduating from KIPP Academy
Middle School. In 2010-11, the high school will serve grades 9-10.

4. What is the school schedule?

By choosing to enroll at KIPP Academy, families and students commit to an extended school day that lasts
from 7:25 am to 5:00 pm on Monday through Thursday, and 7:25 am to 3:30 pm on Friday. Students also
commit to attending a Saturday school program that lasts from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm every other Saturday as
well as a three-week mandatory summer school session (8:00 am to 2:00 pm).
5. What is the school calendar?
In general, KIPP Academy’s school calendar will follow the same schedule as the New York City Department
of Education during the 2010-2011 school year. As mentioned above, summer school is mandatory for all
KIPP Academy students.
6. Do the students wear uniforms to school? Do I have to pay for the uniform shirts?
Yes, all students are required to wear uniforms at KIPP Academy. All students will be provided with one KIPP
Academy shirt free of charge. They will have the opportunity to purchase additional shirts over the summer
and throughout the school year.
7. How many students are in each classroom?
The number of students in each classroom will vary depending on the grade.
8. Do you take ELL (English Language Learner) or Special Education students?
Yes!
9. When is the first day of school?
The first day of school for incoming 5th graders will be on Monday, July 12th, 2010. Summer School hours will
be from 8:00AM – 2:00PM from July 12th – July 30th, 2010. There is no Saturday School over the summer.
10. Do you have free breakfast and lunch programs?
Yes. Those students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch will receive breakfast and lunch (and an
afternoon snack) as they did at their previous school.

11. Will KIPP Academy provide transportation for my child to get to and from the school?
As with any public school, KIPP Academy will provide eligible students with a ½ fare or full fare metrocard
depending on how far they live from the school.

ABOUT THE LOTTERY PROCESS

1. Do you have to apply to get into KIPP Academy?
KIPP Academy Charter School is a public school open to all New York students that are incoming 5th graders.
The only information needed to enter the KIPP Academy lottery is the student’s name and contact
information. No test scores, grades, recommendations, or behavioral history will be taken into
consideration. All applications must be received by April 8 at 5pm via mail or in person.
2. 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?
KIPP Academy Middle School plans to enroll 70-75 incoming 5th graders annually, including siblings and
returning students. If the number of families interested in attending the school exceeds the number of
students we can serve, then we will conduct a lottery on April 13, 2010 at 5:30pm. All students entered into
the lottery will have their names drawn by an independent auditor. Open slots will be filled in the following
order:
1. Returning students
2. Brothers/Sisters of Current KIPP Academy Students (must attend the same KIPP NYC school)
3. Applicants Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch and Residing in Community School District 7
4. Applicants Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch and Not Residing in Community School District 7
5. Applicants Not Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch and Residing in Community School District 7
6. Applicants Not Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch and Not Residing in Community School District 7

Upon submission of the application, applicants will have the opportunity to document their free and reduced
lunch eligibility. Families do not need to be present at the lottery. Students will be contacted by phone to
discuss the expectations of the school in the order they were drawn until all open slots are filled. Families
may also call the school beginning April 15th to find out the number that they were assigned in the lottery.

3. Do you accept applications for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders?

While there will be a lottery for 6th-8th grade students, we anticipate that there will be few, if any, open
seats.

4. Can I enter my child’s name in more than one KIPP NYC lottery?
Yes. However, you will need to submit a separate application for each school. Each KIPP NYC school holds a
separate lottery and enrollment process.

5. Can I enter the lottery more than once?

No. Each child may only enter once. Any duplicate applications will be removed prior to the lottery.

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

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

7. Where is the school and who can I contact with additional questions?
The school is located at 250 E 156th Street, 4th floor in the Bronx. For more information or to receive an
application, please contact Cecilia Miranda, Office Manager at (718) 665-3555 ext. 2000 or visit
http://www.kippnyc.org/enroll