We’re excited to share that, earlier this week, the D.C. Public Charter School Board unanimously approved a partnership between KIPP DC and Somerset Prep Public Charter School. As part of this partnership, KIPP DC will begin operating Somerset Prep’s middle school (grades 4-8) and high school (grades 9-12) starting in the 2019-20 school year. We’re incredibly optimistic about this partnership and the opportunity to provide more families in Ward 8 access to high-quality educational options.
We still have a few administrative hurdles to overcome, including transferring the land lease and facility to KIPP DC, but we’re moving ahead with this planned partnership and welcoming the Somerset Prep community to our team and family with open arms. In the coming months, we will continue to provide updates on this partnership, but wanted to share some additional details now:
We will continue to provide updates about this partnership each month through KIPP in Touch, but please reach out to somerset@kippdc.org if you have any additional questions.
KIPP in Touch stopped by KCP’s NAF Academy of Finance classroom, led by Mr. Marcus Mitchell. During our visit, students were learning about risk management and how to weigh various factors when making a decision for or against an investment.
After Winter Break, students will begin work on a student-led business fair, which will cover topics such as credit and debt management, to workshops on professionalism and resume-building.
Congratulations to the NAF Academy of Finance classroom! Check out more images from this month’s visit!
We’re proud to celebrate the achievements of KIPP DC Alumni Ty Chung and Alexis Harris, who were both selected as part of the third cohort of KIPP’s Alumni Accelerator Leadership program! The Fellowship is a highly-selective, ten-month program and supports KIPP alumni in reaching positions of leadership and decision-making at the local, state, and national levels.
“We are thrilled that Alexis and Ty have this chance to grow their skills and networks,” said Tevera Stith, managing director of KIPP Through College & Career.
Ty attended KIPP DC KEY Academy, as well as KIPP DC College Preparatory, before receiving a full scholarship to Bucknell University. He graduated with a bachelor’s in economics and geography in 2017 and is currently employed at Accenture as a management consultant.
Alexis also attended KIPP DC KEY Academy before graduating from the Rochester Institute of Technology. She spent four years with the American Cancer Society as an event coordinator and is currently the special events manager for Habitat for Humanity. Alexis also sits on the American Cancer Society Associate Board of Advisers.
“I have achieved things that I thought were beyond my reach,” Ty remarked. “Without the love and support of my mother, my family, and the KIPP DC Family, I honestly don’t know where I would be. I am beyond grateful.”
Congratulations to Alexis and Ty! A shining example of what it means to be a “KIPPster for Life.”
This month's KIPP in Touch Podcast focuses on KIPP DC's 2020 priority of "GET BETTER" and how we have done that through curricular alignment. Listen as Stacie Kossoy, managing director of Early Childhood Education, explains how Tools of the Mind is a cornerstone of our youngest KIPPsters' educational experience.
KIPPsters at Spring Academy received a special visit from Miss D.C. Cordelia Cranshaw earlier this month.
KIPP DC staff gathered for a Development Day in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Dr. Derrick Gay.
KIPP DC is marching in the annual Martin Luther King Day, Jr. parade on Monday, January 21st! Join us to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King. RSVP at www.kippdc.org/mlk
Need a last minute gift idea? From apparel to accessories and much more, make this holiday season special with a gift from the KIPP DC Spirit Shop!