Apply for the KIPP DC Honors Program
The KIPP DC Honors Program provides 9th graders with an academically rigorous cohort experience, offering the high-level academic challenge and opportunities often found in district-wide selective schools. This program prepares students for Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, and admission to a four-year college or university.
Beyond academics, the Honors Program equips students with the skills to thrive as leaders, professionals, artists, musicians, athletes, and global competitors, setting them up for success in college and beyond.
Join the Honors Program at KIPP DC!
Priority Deadline: Friday, January 8 | Priority Decision: January 24.
Application Requirements
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA
- 7th-grade Math + English DC CAPE Scores
- Recommendation form from teacher or administrator
- Complete application (see link below)
- Placement exam (invitation sent after application submission; no minimum score, used to determine starting math course in the honors program)
Scholar Benefits
- Access to advanced honors courses in 9th grade, offering a weighted GPA
- Preparation for AP classes in 10th–12th grades (e.g., AP Computer Science, AP English, AP Chemistry) Regular mentoring and academic guidance
- Early access to college visits and enrichment opportunities (guest speakers, field trips)
- SAT test prep with a free practice test in 9th grade
- Support with finding and completing summer programs, extracurriculars, internships, and community service opportunities
Questions?
- KIPP DC College Prep Honors: Contact Ms. Jaishri Shankar (jaishri.shankar@kippdc.org)
- Legacy College Prep Honors: Contact Ms. Ashleymarie Dennis (ashleymarie.dennis@kippdc.org)