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The KIPP Five Pillars
All KIPP Schools share a core set of operating principles known as The Five Pillars:
- High Expectations. KIPP Schools have clearly defined and measurable
high expectations for academic achievement and conduct that make no
excuses based on the background of students. Students, parents, teachers,
and staff create and reinforce a culture of achievement and support
through a range of formal and informal rewards and consequences for
academic performance and behavior.
- Choice & Commitment. Students, their parents, and the faculty
of each KIPP School choose to participate in the program. No one is
assigned or forced to attend these schools. Everyone must make and uphold
a commitment to the school and to each other to put in the time and
effort required to achieve success.
- More Time. KIPP Schools know that there are no shortcuts when
it comes to success in academics and life. With an extended school day,
week, and year, students have more time in the classroom to acquire
the academic knowledge and skills that will prepare them for competitive
high schools and colleges, as well as more opportunities to engage in
diverse extracurricular experiences.
- Power to Lead. The principals of KIPP Schools are effective
academic and organizational leaders who understand that great schools
require great school leaders. They have control over their school budget
and personnel. They are free to swiftly move dollars or make staffing
changes, allowing them maximum effectiveness in helping students learn.
- Focus on Results. KIPP Schools relentlessly focus on high student
performance on standardized tests and other objective measures. Just
as there are no shortcuts, there are no excuses. Students are expected
to achieve a level of academic performance that will enable them to
succeed at the nation's best high schools and colleges.
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