After hosting the 7th Annual Citywide College Fair College Fair (which we covered in the September edition of KIPP in Touch), the push towards supporting seniors to and through college, and onto careers continued with a number of successful events. KCP seniors kept the momentum rolling in October and November, with highlights such as:
These are all huge steps for our seniors and we’re honored to help empower all of our students with he ability to lead a choice-filled life.
KIPP in Touch visited AIM Academy for this month’s classroom spotlight and stopped by the 7th Grade “Black Scientists Matter” room, led by Ms. Kia Coleman. During our visit, KIPPsters were diving into a new unit on chemical interactions by trying to determine an “Unsolved Mystery Mixture.” Students mixed different substances and tested their predictions. They were thrilled to get hands on with the material and create a few chemical reactions of their own!
Ms. Coleman believes what makes her 7th grade science class unique is their drive. “I’ve never seen a group young scholars so passionate about academics. This group amazes me at their willingness to dig deep and prove to themselves that they are the greatest, no matter what anyone says.”
Congratulations to the 7th grade “Black Scientists Matter” classroom! Check out more images from this month’s visit!
Last month, Promise Academy was named a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education for their commitment to academic excellence. KIPP DC Promise Academy is one of only three schools in the District of Columbia to receive this distinction.
The National Blue Ribbon School award honors public and private schools where students achieve at high levels. Since 1982, more than 8,000 of America’s schools have received this prestigious award.
Principal Erin Huseby shared, “There is not a team or a group of students more deserving of this award. Each and every student who walks through our doors feels special, challenged, cared for, and happy. Our staff’s hard work year after year has resulted in incredible achievements for our kids. I am so proud that Promise is not only one of the best schools in Washington D.C., but one of the best schools in the country.”
Since 2003, 14 KIPP schools nationwide have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools, including KEY Academy in 2007.
One of KIPP DC's 2020 priorities is EXPAND IMPACT, which we are highlighting in this month's KIPP in Touch Podcast. Listen as chief operating officer Dane Anderson and chief community engagement and growth officer Jacque Patterson touch on how KIPP DC has prepared to grow our network of schools in Washington, D.C.
Check out the staff at the Shaw Campus practicing wellness with yoga. Nice form, team!
All smiles earlier this month as the Smilow Campus launched the first Pretty Brown Girl D.R.E.A.M program in the Washington, D.C. public charter school system!
KIPPsters at AIM Academy discussing "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas during Project LIT's third book club meeting of the school year!
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