KIPP DC is a network of high-performing, college-preparatory charter schools in Washington D.C., which serve the city’s under-resourced communities. At KIPP DC, there are no shortcuts: outstanding educators, more time in school, a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, and a strong culture of achievement and support help our students make significant academic gains and continue to excel in high school and college.

Enrollment

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KIPP DC schools began accepting student enrollment applications for the 2008-2009 School Year on January 7, 2008. Enrollment applications for 6th-8th grade students are available at each middle school. Enrollment applications for Kindergarten students are available at LEAP Academy.

5th Grade Student Enrollment Application

Pre-Kindergarten Student Enrollment Application

Events

Benning Road Campus Open House

Wednesday, April 16th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Please join us for a special preview tour of the KIPP DC: Benning Road Campus - the future home of KIPP DC: KEY Academy, Blue Ribbon School, and KIPP DC: LEAP Academy.

Prospective Student Open House at LEAP Academy (Pre-Kindergarten)

April 23rd and May 21st from 9-10am.

1720 Minnesota Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020 (lower floor of Garden Memorial Presbyterian Church)

Parents should RSVP to Ms. Dicks, Office Manager, at darlene.dicks@kippdc.org or 202-889-1290.

KIPP DC: is part of the nationally acclaimed KIPP network of schools. There are more than fifty schools nationwide, serving students in under-resourced areas throughout the United States. These schools have become the highest performing middle schools in their cities.

Washington, DC, students have breakfast with a legend

April 3, 2008

Track to Success

The Columbus Dispatch

March 3, 2008

Outside Help for Schools Possible; D.C. Contacts Private Groups To Aid Ailing Sites

The Washington Post

February 28, 2008

Seeking a 'Gold Standard' in D.C. Charter Education

The Washington Post

November 19, 2007

KIPP DC: KEY Academy Teacher Mekia Love Named a 2007 American Star of Teaching

Congratulations 2007 American Stars of Teaching Charter School Teachers
Office of Innovation and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education

November 15, 2007

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Our mission is to create and sustain the highest quality school system for the communities most under-served in Washington, D.C.

KIPP DC students develop the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to become thoughtful, influential, and successful citizens in the competitive world.

KIPP DC will raise expectations of public education in under-served communities by cultivating high-performing educational leaders and by serving as a model of excellence.

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We need your help. As a public school, we receive the majority of our funding from the District of Columbia. However, KIPP DC also relies upon gifts from corporations, foundations and private individuals to finance the shortfall between District funds and operational costs. The school is grateful for gifts of all types - unrestricted funds for operations, donations directed to a specific program, and new or gently used books, furniture and office supplies.

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