KIPP DC College Preparatory
1405 Brentwood Parkway NE Washington, DC 20002 (Ward 5)
Principal: Stephanie Young
KIPP DC College Preparatory is an equitable, diverse, and affirming learning community. We empower students to develop the 21st-century skills necessary to pursue college, career, and choice-filled lives. Our classrooms are urgent, intentional, and rigorous. We nurture and celebrate every student and family. We work every day to create a school where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
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Our School
KIPP DC College Preparatory educates 9th-12th grade students and has the mission of ensuring 100% of graduates can lead lives of choice and opportunity. Our staff believes in creating opportunities for every child to be successful while at KCP and beyond. High school can be difficult, but our staff will support you throughout your time at KCP and in experiences beyond. Our staff, students, and families commit each and every day to the promise of continued education and bright futures. With the right opportunities, perseverance, and support from teammates, we believe anything is possible for KCP students!
Academics
KCP has been proud to be named a Tier 1 school by the DC Public Charter School Board. Our goal is for 100% of students to graduate from high school prepared to enroll in and complete college or find a self-sustaining career. This takes hard work, discipline, and meeting high academic expectations. We believe all students are capable of achieving their goals and learning at a high level. We offer classes and course offerings in English, social science, math, foreign languages, and physical education & health. Students can also choose to take music, art, and technology electives.
Honors Program students have access to advanced courses during their 9th-grade year. These courses provide scholars with a weighted GPA and a transition into AP classes such as AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Chemistry, and many other AP classes in all core subjects during scholars’ 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade years.
Extracurricular
Extracurriculars at KIPP DC high schools are student-driven to promote leadership and passion. There are many opportunities to be involved outside of class. Students can join sports teams, try out for the school musical, or join a club. Current extracurriculars include Black Panther Organization | Chemistry Club | Chess Club | E-Sports | Gardening Club | Girls Inc. Leadership Program | Graphic Design Club | Mock Court | National Honor Society | New Creations Dance Ensemble | Quiz Bowl (It’s Academic) Team | Social Justice Club | Student Government Association | Theater 708 | Virtual Enterprise | Weightlifting Club | Woods Project.
Student Life
Experience all that comes with attending a KIPP DC high school. Students celebrate annual traditions like Grade Level Orientation, Homecoming, Winter Arts Showcase, Black History Month Showcase & Celebration, Musical, Play, Spring Dance, Prom, Senior Brunch, 9th–11th Grade End of Year Trips, and our Senior Overnight Trip.
Athletics
Try out for one of our many sports teams or cheer on the KCP Panthers at a sports game! KIPP DC College Preparatory Panthers compete against other DC area schools in the DCSAA Class A league. Teams include Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field, Volleyball, Cross Country
College & Career Counseling
The college and career counseling program at KCP begins during freshman year to ensure that 100% of students are college and career bound. KCP maintains a low student-to-counselor ratio, making it possible for every student to have access to individualized support throughout the college application process.
KIPP Forward (College & Career Services)
KIPP Forward begins working with KIPP DC students in middle school to help them prepare for the transition to KIPP DC high schools. Throughout high school, KIPP Forward remains connected with our alumni to offer academic, college placement, & career readiness programming. Once our alumni graduate from high school, KTC continues to support and collaborate with them on their path toward college completion or self-sustaining careers. Learn more!
KIPP DC Legacy College Preparatory
3999 8th Street SE, Washington DC 20032 (Ward 8)
Principal: Shannon Woolery
KIPP DC Legacy College Preparatory is a welcoming, positive high school founded on the guiding principles Learn, Live, and Lead. We nurture and celebrate every student and family; we prepare our students for college, careers, and choice-filled lives. We commit to building a strong, diverse community where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Our School
At KIPP DC Legacy College Prep, we believe that all children deserve to lead choice-filled lives, and providing an excellent education is how we honor that promise. We provide multiple access channels for students to learn the content, while providing students with tools to be active agents in their own learning. We amplify student voices to shape the next generation of critical and creative thinkers. We commit to keeping social justice at our core in pursuit of dismantling systems of oppression to create a more equitable world.
Academics
Our goal is for 100% of students to graduate from high school prepared to enroll in and complete college or find a self-sustaining career. This takes hard work, discipline, and meeting high academic expectations. We believe all students are capable of achieving their goals and learning at a high level. Students take rigorous courses in English, Math, Social Sciences, Science, Foreign Language, and a host of electives in digital media, music, and physical education, and health.
Honors Program students have access to advanced courses during their 9th-grade year. These courses provide scholars with a weighted GPA and a transition into AP classes such as AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Chemistry, and many other AP classes in all core subjects during scholars’ 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade years.
Extracurriculars
We offer a host of extracurricular activities for students to engage in throughout the year. Including Creative Arts Magazine | Dance Team | Gaming Club | Music Production Club | Strength Club | Student Government Association | Yearbook.
Athletics
At Legacy College Preparatory students engage in fall, winter, and spring sports. Sports currently include Cheerleading, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Volleyball, and Baseball. We’re incredibly proud of our student-athletes as they excel in both their athletics and academics.
University of District of Columbia Dual Enrollment Course
KIPP DC’s partnership with University of District of Columbia provides current Legacy seniors with the opportunity to take a college-level course at no cost. This helps them earn college credit while gaining real-life college experience that prepares them for their journey after high school.
KIPP Forward
KIPP Forward begins working with KIPP DC students in middle school to help them prepare for the transition to KIPP DC high schools. Throughout high school, KIPP Forward remains connected with our alumni to offer academic, college placement, & career readiness programming. Once our alumni graduate from high school, KIPP Forward continues to support and collaborate with them on their path toward college completion or self-sustaining careers. Learn more!