2010-11 ENROLLMENT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ABOUT KIPP AMP

1. What is KIPP AMP Academy?
KIPP AMP Academy is a free public charter school that opened in 2005 and is now housed in two sites:
KIPP AMP Middle School serving approximately 270 students in grades 5 through 8.
KIPP AMP 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 2009 New York State tests, 87% of KIPP AMP students scored at or above grade level in
Math, as compared to 75% in the district where KIPP AMP is located. In English/Language Arts,
78% of KIPP AMP students scored at or above grade level, as compared to 65% in KIPP AMP’s
host district.
• KIPP AMP’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 AMP 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 AMP, 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. They 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 AMP’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
AMP 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 AMP. All students will be provided with one KIPP
AMP 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 subject.
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 AMP provide transportation for my child to get to and from the school?
As with any public school, KIPP AMP 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 AMP?
KIPP AMP 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 AMP 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, www.kippnyc.org, 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 AMP Middle School plans to enroll 80-85 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 AMP Students (must attend the same KIPP NYC school)
3. Applicants Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch and Residing in Community School District 17
4. Applicants Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch and Not Residing in Community School District 17
5. Applicants Not Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch and Residing in Community School District 17
6. Applicants Not Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch and Not Residing in Community School District 17

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 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 1224 Park Place, 4th floor in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. For more information or to
receive an application, please contact Dorothy Noel, Office Manager at (718) 943-3710 ext. 4000 or visit
http://www.kippnyc.org/enroll