Student Commitment to Excellence

The mission of KIPP LEAD is to empower students with the character, knowledge, and leadership skills necessary to graduate from college and help change the world.

I fully commit to KIPP LEAD in the following ways:

Leadership:

• I will always try to influence my teammates to make wise decisions.
• I will be honest, even when it means I might get in trouble.
• I will do the right thing even when no one is watching me.
• I will do the right thing even when others around me are making poor decisions.
• I will set a positive example for my peers.

• I will speak to others in a way in which I want to be spoken to.
• I will always seek to understand where the other person is coming from.
• I will treat my classmates, teachers, and parents with respect at all times.

• I will give 100% of my effort to all of my endeavors.
• I will go beyond what is expected of me.

• I will NEVER give up on myself.
• I will apply my skills and character traits to overcome obstacles.

• I will arrive at school by 7:25 AM on Monday through Friday during the regular school year.
• I will remain at school until 5:00 PM on Monday through Thursday, and 4:00 PM on Fridays.
• I will attend Summer School from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
• I will attend Saturday School.
• I will come to school each day with my homework completed, materials for learning, and a positive attitude.
• I will follow directions the first time they are given.
• I will ask for help when I need it.

• I will help my teammates whenever they are in need.
• I will think of how my actions may affect others before I make decisions.

Teacher Commitment to Excellence

The mission of KIPP LEAD is to empower students with the character, knowledge, and leadership skills necessary to graduate from college and help change the world.

I fully commit to KIPP LEAD in the following ways:

Leadership:

• I will always try to influence others around me to make wise decisions.
• I will assume others are coming from a good place.

• I will always seek to understand where others are coming from.

• I will always teach in the best way I know how. I am willing to do whatever it takes for my students to learn.
• I will maintain the expectation that all KIPP LEAD students will graduate from college, and become influential leaders.

• I will never give up on a KIPP LEAD staff member, student, or myself.

• I will arrive at school by 7:15 AM and remain at school until the job is done.
• I will perform assigned morning, lunch, after school, and Saturday School duties.
• I will create and maintain a safe and positive learning environment for KIPP LEAD students.
• I will make myself available to students, parents, and staff by answering my cell phone during designated hours and returning calls within 24 hours.
• I will keep parents informed about their child's performance and progress.
• I will attend all parent nights and conferences.
• I will attend all KIPP LEAD staff, grade level, and department meetings.
• I will ask for help when I need it.

• I will help create and implement the systems of KIPP LEAD.
• I will bring a love of teaching and learning to KIPP LEAD everyday. This means that I will come to work with an enthusiastic and positive attitude each day.

Parent Commitment to Excellence

The mission of KIPP LEAD is to empower students with the character, knowledge, and leadership skills necessary to graduate from college and help change the world.

I fully commit to KIPP LEAD in the following ways:

Leadership:

• I will always help my child make wise decisions.
• I will encourage my child to help others make wise decisions.
• I will encourage my child to do the right thing when no one is watching them.

• I will communicate respectfully with the KIPP LEAD staff at all times.
• I will encourage my child speak to and treat others the way they want to be treated.
• I will encourage my child to solve his/her problems with words.
• I will encourage my child to do the right thing.

• I will always help my child in the best way I know how and I will do whatever it takes for him/her to learn. This means that I will check my child's homework every night, let him/her call the teacher if there is a problem with homework, and read with him/her every night.
• I will maintain the expectation that my child will graduate from college, and become an outstanding leader.
• I will do whatever it takes to make sure that my child comes to school prepared and with a positive attitude each day.
• I will be an active participant in my child's education.

• I will NEVER give up on my child.
• I will encourage my child to apply his/her skills and character traits to overcome obstacles.

• I will make sure that my child arrives at school by 7:25 AM on Monday through Friday during the regular school year.
• I will make sure that my child remains at school until 5:00 PM on Monday through Thursday, until 4:00 PM on Fridays, and until 1:00 PM on Saturdays when there is Saturday School.
• I will make arrangements for my child to attend Summer School from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
• I will schedule vacations and appointments during non-school time whenever possible.
• I will attend all parent nights and conferences.
• I will make sure that my child comes to school each day with his/her homework completed, materials for learning, and a positive attitude. This means that I will check my child's homework every night, sign their agenda every night, and review and sign their paycheck every Friday.
• I will ask for help from the KIPP LEAD staff if I need it.

• I will support the KIPP LEAD staff in decisions made regarding my child's academics or behavior.
• I will learn and promote the systems of KIPP LEAD.

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