kipp nyc college prep student and family handbook 2010-2011

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Student and Family

Handbook

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Dear Parents/Guardians,

Welcome to the KIPP NYC College Prep team and family! KIPP NYC College Prep is

dedicated to teaching our students to develop the character and academic skills

necessary to succeed in high school and college, to be self-sufficient, successful andhappy in the competitive world beyond. We will continue the great work that began

in our middle schools, and prepare our students for life beyond KIPPs four walls. It

is so exciting to have you and your children join us for our second year.

Whether our KIPPsters are in the classroom studying Global History, participating in

Freshman Orientation on college campuses, performing in our student productions,

identifying their long-term goals or practicing basketball; they truly embody what it

is to be a KIPPster. We practice working hard and being nice every day. Due to

their tremendous grit, love, hope, communication and support, we know our

KIPPsters are certainly doing amazing things. Our newest freshmen class will help

to create a foundation at KIPP NYC College Prep that will set the tone for years tocome. The students are trailblazers and their leadership will be vital to our success!

These are truly exciting times, and we are so glad that you are part of it!

We recognize that these efforts take tremendous discipline and dedication, which

can only be done with the joint efforts of families, staff and, of course, our students

themselves. In our attempt at continued open communication and access to

information, we have prepared a handbook of the schools structure, attendance,

schedule, culture, and academics. I hope that this handbook will serve as a useful

resource to answer questions you may have. Please keep it handy so that you may

refer to it when necessary. As our school grows, we will continue to update our

handbook and will make sure that you always have the most recent information.

We look forward to an exciting and positive year! Please feel free to contact me if

you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

Thank you for your continued faith and support,

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Natalie Webb

Principal (917) 687 0052

Estimados parientes y guardianes,

Bienvenidos al equipo y familia de KIPP NYC College Prep! KIPP NYC College Prep

es dedicado a ensearles a nuestros estudiantes como desarrollar las habilidades

de carcter y acadmicos necesarios para lograr xito en la segundaria y el mundo

competitivo ms all. Continuaremos el trabajo que ya empez en nuestras

escuelas intermedias y prepararles a nuestros estudiantes para la vida ms all de

las cuatro paredes de KIPP. Estamos muy contentos que ustedes y sus hijos tomen

parte con nosotros para nuestro segundo ao.

Si nuestros KIPPsters estn en el saln de clase estudiando historia mundial,participando en orientacin de Freshman, actuando en las presentaciones

estudiantiles, haciendo metas para el futuro o practicando baloncesto; ellos

verdaderamente lo que es ser un KIPPster. Practicamos trabajando duro y siendo

simptico todos los das . Por su increble fortitud, cario, esperanza,

comunicacin y apoyo, sabemos que nuestros KIPPsters estn haciendo cosas

fenomenales todos los das. Nuestra nueva clase de Freshman nos ayudar hacer

una fundacin en KIPP NYC College Prep que establecer el tono para los aos ms

all. Los estudiantes son pioneros y su liderazgo ser vital a nuestro xito!

Estamos en una poca emocionante y estamos muy contentos que ustedes son

parte de la experiencia!

Entendemos que todos estos esfuerzos requieren gran dedicacin y disciplina que

slo pueden ser realizados con los esfuerzos unidos de familias, facultad, y, por

supuesto, nuestros estudiantes su mismo. En nuestro intento para mantener

comunicacin abierta y acceso a informacin, hemos preparado esta gua de la

estructura escolar, asistencia, horario, cultura y acadmicos. Espero que esta gua

sea un recurso til para contestar cualquiera pregunta que ustedes tengan. Favor

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Illness or Injury during School Hours and Medication 17

Discipline and Detention Policy .. 18

Dress Code/ Uniform ..

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KIPP NYC College Prep High School Norms

... 23

Technology and Internet Use Policy..

. 25ACADEMICS: Honor Code and Academic Dishonesty

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ACADEMICS: Support, Intervention, and Probation

.. 28

Counseling and Special Education Services

.. 30

Advisories and Houses .. 32

Physical

Education

. 34

Extracurricular Activities and Sports Teams: Offerings and

Requirements . 35

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which our students and faculty constantly seek to learn new things, challenge their

thinking, practice their skills and develop themselves. Like Michelangelo, we are

motivated to become better tomorrow than we are today.

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We will contact students parents, advisors, and/or counselors if our studentshave problems that may jeopardize their college preparation.

Failure to adhere to these commitments may cause us to lose privileges and may

result in our removal from KIPP NYC College Prep.

X Name:

Signature: On behalf of the entire KIPP NYC College Prep faculty

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Students Commitment:

I fully commit to the following:

I understand that I am responsible for my own character, academic growth,and success.

I will report to school each day on time and will come prepared and ready tolearn. I will attend school each day, complete my homework, and askquestions when I am confused.

I will work, think, and behave in the best way I know how and I will dowhatever it takes for me and my fellow teammates to go and graduate fromcollege. As a result I will always follow the KIPP Credo:

If there is a problem, I will look for a solution.

If there is a better way, I will find it.

If I need help, I will ask for it IMMEDIATELY.

If a teammate needs help, I will give it.

I will maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of over 75 in all of my classes.Whenever possible, I will take the most challenging courses I can, includingAdvanced Placement (AP) and Honors classes. If my GPA falls below 2.00, Iwill seek out additional help from teachers, staff and teammates.

I will build relationships with teachers, mentors, advisors and friends who willhelp my educational development and personal growth.

I will participate in at-least one extra-curricular activity and I will try tobecome outstanding in at least one such activity.

I will participate in ten mandatory Saturday school sessions each year in 9th

-12th grade and the Summer Opportunities Program beginning the summerafter my 9th grade year.

I will avoid people, places, and thingsboth inside and outside of schoolthat I know or should know will not help me have a bright future.

I will follow the schools policies, including discipline and dress code, asdetailed in the KIPP NYC College Prep student handbook.

I will be honest with myself and others at all times by accepting responsibilityfor my actions, and making choices that will lead me toward success in thefuture.

Failure to adhere to these commitments can lead to loss of privileges, suspension

and/or expulsion from KIPP NYC College Prep.

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X Name:

Student Signature

Parents / Guardians Commitment:I fully commit to the following:

I will encourage my child to be successful, to achieve excellence and to dowhatever it takes to help him/her become the best possible person he/shecan be.

I will make sure my child arrives at school every day by 7:55 a.m. and staysuntil the appropriate dismissal time.

I will encourage my child to work, think, and behave in the best way thathe/she knows how, and I will do whatever it takes to support my child to go toand graduate from college. As a result I will always follow the KIPP Credo:

If there is a problem, I will look for a solution. If there is a better way, I will find it. If I need help, I will ask for it IMMEDIATELY. If a teammate needs help, I will give it.

I will encourage my child to take classes that are challenging, includingAdvanced Placement (AP) and Honors Classes.

I will allow my child to participate in activities offered during KIPP Block, aswell as school-related activities and field trips, which occur during non-schoolhours.

I will make myself available to teachers and staff at KIPP NYC College Prepand will address questions or concerns in a timely manner.

I will allow my child to go on KIPP NYC College Prep field lessons, participatein internships and summer programs, and visit colleges.

I will support the schools policies, including discipline and dress code, asdetailed in the KIPP NYC College Prep student handbook.

I will actively communicate with my child and his/her teachers regarding hisor her progress, difficulties, and successes.

I will contact my childs advisor or counselor if my child has a problem thatmay jeopardize his/her college preparation.

Failure to adhere to these commitments can jeopardize my childs ability to achieve

academic, personal and social success and may result in the loss of privileges,

suspension and/or expulsion from KIPP NYC College Prep.

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X Name:

Parent/Guardian Signature

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KIPP NYC College Prep Faculty Contact ListLastName

FirstName Title Number Email Address

Antao Adrian English Teacher 908 720 [email protected]

Bambling Rebekah History Teacher 917 686 orgCapellan Carlos Dean of Students 347 880 rgCaseres Gabriell Biology Teacher 551 208 gCathcart Nathalie Math Teacher 917 209 rgChen Hugh Dean of Academics & 917 658 [email protected] Karioki Art Teacher 917 701 [email protected] Michael P.E. & Health Teacher 917 675 rg

DePesa Barbara AP of Teaching & Learning 917 279 gDesario Liz Summer/Career Counselor 516 658 gGivler Harley Music Teacher 718 764 [email protected] Mary Spanish Teacher 917 653 rgGreendyk Carter Spanish Teacher 210 381 .org

Hansan John College Prep Teacher 917 804 gHarris Kevin Dean of Students 646 667 [email protected] Janelle English Teaching Fellow 718 496 gHollinger Aaron Special Education Teacher 402-960- rgImwold Jeffrey Dean of Special Education 917 687 [email protected]

Javier Ramon Counselor 917 532 [email protected] Juliet School Nurse & Health 917 858 [email protected] Tessa Director of High School 206 251 [email protected] Amanda Biology Teacher 856 905 org

Leingang Susan Special Education Teacher 917 804 rgLenchews Isabelle Social Worker 516 455 .org

Leon Jason Math Teacher 718 415 [email protected]

Leventhal Ari Chemistry Teacher 917 686 orgLifrieri Anthony Math Teacher 917 687 [email protected] Terron Counselor 917 653 [email protected] Jerome Advisor to Leaders 347 524 [email protected] Tammy Dean of Teaching and 347 277 [email protected] Renee Math Teacher 917 939 [email protected] Nicole Biology Teacher 314 221 gOrtiz Nicky Office/Music Assistant 646 299 [email protected] Joy English Teacher 702 501 gPowell Jesus Assistant Dean of 917 653 [email protected] Melissa Director of College 917 428 [email protected] Mimi English Teacher 917 579 c.orgRodarte Laura Counselor 917 685 g

Rodgers James History Teacher 254 716 gRosenstei Lauren Dance Teacher 917 805 orgRothwell Natasha Drama Teacher 646 280 rgRouthier Sam History Teacher 203 962 g

Taylor Elise Office Manager 917 686 [email protected] Rohit Biology Teacher 914 610 gWebb Natalie Principal 917 687 [email protected] Erica P.E. Teacher/Athletics 508 954 [email protected]

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ACADEMICS: Grading Policy and Graduation Requirements

Meeting NYC and NY State requirements for graduation does not necessarily mean

that a student is prepared for college, which is why KIPP NYC College Prep is setting

standards above and beyond the city and state requirements for graduation.

Academic preparedness for college is essential for success in completing college.Colleges and universities expect to see at least a C or 75 (2.0) average in both

course grades and NY State Regents exams, which is why KIPP NYC College Prep

High School requires students to earn at least a C or 75 in NY State Regents exams

and maintain at least a C- or 70 average to pass a course. If a student is not

meeting these standards, academic support services will be provided to every

student in need (see Academics: Support, Intervention, and Probation).

Grading PolicyLetter GPAA (93-100) 4.0 Students receiving an A show deep mastery of the knowledge

and skills thatA- (90-92) 3.7 have been taught; they demonstrate an ability to go beyond thebasic

requirements of assignments to produce creative, thoroughwork.

B+ (87-89) 3.3 Although students receiving a B may still have someB (83-86) 3.0 areas to work on, they demonstrate a solid masteryB- (80-82) 2.7 of the knowledge and skills that have been taught.

C+ (77-79) 2.3 Students receiving a C are meeting minimum requirements, andmay

C (73-76) 2.0 need to develop significant skills.C- (70-72) 1.7

F (69 and below) Students receiving an F produced work of unacceptable quality.They have

10 major skill deficits that require additional instructionalresources and student

effort.

GPA (Grade Point Average)Grades will be given on a letter scale, see chart above. Your GPA or grade pointaverage is based on the value of the letter grade where an A is 4.0, B 3.0, and C

2.0.

Assessments and ExamsAt KIPP NYC College Prep, students will be assessed in their classes in various ways.Classroom teachers will use class work, homework, participation, conduct, papers,projects, presentations, tests/quizzes, and major exams at the end of each semesterto determine each students grade.

As the vast majority of colleges use final exams, at the end of each semester KIPPNYC College Prep students will have a major exam or paper/project in all their coreacademic classes. If a course includes a NY State Regents or Advanced PlacementExam, these tests may replace a final exam.

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KIPP NYC College Prep Graduation Requirements

ourse Courses andCredits Required

Harvard

CollegePrepRegentsDiploma

CollegePrep

AdvancedRegentsDiploma

CollegePrep

AdvancedRegentsDiplomawithHonors

KIPP NYC College Prep Course Offer

nglish & Language Arts 4 Years 4Years

75 orhigher

75 orhigher

90 orhigher

English I or Honors English I

English II or Honors English II

English III or Honors English III

English IV or AP English Literature

athematics 4 Years 4Years

75 orhigheron onemathexam

75 orhigher onthreemathexams(IntegratedAlgebra,

Geometry, and Alg2 / Trig)

90 orhigher onthreemathexams(IntegratedAlgebra,

Geometry, andAlg 2 /

Trig)

Algebra I (taken 8th grade, offered 9th

Geometry or Honors Geometry

Algebra II/Trig or Honors Algebra II/Trig

Pre-Calculus

SUPA Calculus or AP Calculus AB

Stock Market Finance and/or FinanceManagement

cience 4 Years plus 4Years

75 orhigheron onescienceexam

75 orhigher ontwoscienceexams(LivingEnv. andoneother)

90 orhigher ontwoscienceexams(LivingEnv. andoneother)

Earth Science (taken in 8th grade)

Living Environment or Honors Biology

1,200 Chemistry or Honors Chemistry

minutes of Physics or Honors Physics

lab work AP Physics C, AP Biology, AP ChemistryEnvironmental, and/or Forensics

ocial Studies 4 Years 3Years

75 orhigheron two

socialstudiesexams

75 orhigher ontwo social

studiesexams

90 orhigher ontwo

socialstudiesexams

Global History I

Global History and

eography

2 YearsGlobal History II

American History 1 Year US History and Government or AP US H

Economics 0.5 Year Economics (0.5)

Participation inovernment

0.5 Year Participation in Gov't or AP US Gov't anPolitics (0.5)

anguage other thannglish1

3 Years 4Years

None 75 orhigher

90 orhigher

Spanish I or Spanish I for Heritage/NatSpeakers

Spanish II or Spanish II for H/N Speake

Spanish III or AP Spanish Language forSpeakers

AP Spanish Lang or AP Spanish Lit for HSpeakers

hysical Education 2 Years P.E. I, II, III, IV

ealth Education

w/parenting)

0.5 Years Health (0.5)

sual Arts, Music,ance, and/or Theatre

1 Year Music, Visual Arts, Drama

areer and Techducation

1 Year* *Unit incorporated into math or scienceclasses or offered as elective

ollege Prep/Electives 3.5 Years Speech and Composition (0.5)

Logic and Reasoning (0.5)

College Readiness (0.5)

Honors Speech and Composition/SenioResearch and College Counseling (1.0)

Choice of Electives (1.0 or more)

otal 26 units of credit 5exams

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KIPP NYC College Prep Master

Schedule

Period Start Time End Time

1 8:00 AM 8:50 AM

8:50 AM 8:53 AM

2 8:53 AM 9:43 AM

9:43 AM 9:46 AM

39:46 AM 10:36 AM

10:36 AM 10:39 AM

4 10:39 AM 11:29 AM

11:29 AM 11:32 AM

5 11:32 AM 12:22 PM

12:22 PM 12:25 PM

6 12:25 PM 1:15 PM

1:15 PM 1:18 PM

7 1:18 PM 2:08 PM2:08 PM 2:11 PM

8 2:11 PM 3:01 PM

3:01 PM 3:10 PM

KIPPBlock 3:10 PM 4:10 or 4:40 PM

Timetable Key

0:50 Class0:50 Lunch

1:00 KIPP Block

0:03 Passing Time

0:09 KIPP Block Passing Time

KIPP NYC College Prep

Wednesdays

Period Start Time

End

Time

1 8:00 AM 8:48 AM

8:48 AM 8:51 AM

2 8:51 AM 9:39 AM

9:39 AM 9:42 AM

39:42 AM 10:30 AM

10:30 AM 10:33 AM

4 10:33 AM 11:21 AM

11:21 AM 11:24 AM

5 11:24 AM 12:12 PM

12:12 PM 12:15 PM

6 12:15 PM 1:03 PM

1:03 PM 1:06 PM

7 1:06 PM 1:54 PM1:54 PM 1:57 PM

8 1:57 PM 2:45 PM

2:45 PM 2:48 PM

Advisory

Session 2:48 PM 3:33 PM

Timetable Key

0:48 Class

0:48 Lunch

0:45 Advisory

0:03 Passing Time

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Notes: KIPP Block meets Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (certain activities may meet

additional days or for longer periods for game play, competitions and performances). On

Fridays, students are dismissed at 3:01 PM.

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Attendance Policy

School Hours

KIPP NYC College Prep believes students need to be at school daily to maximizetheir learning opportunities. We strongly request that students and their parents

make every effort possible to minimize the number of days they miss school. The

school will open for breakfast at 7:30 AM. The school day begins at 8:00 AM and

ends at 4:40 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays; at 3:33 PM on Wednesdays

and 3:01 PM on Fridays. Students must arrive to school by 7:55 AM to ensure that

they will be in their first period class by 8:00 AM. Additionally, students who

participate on sports teams may have longer practices and practice four to six days

a week depending on their sport.

As a college preparatory high school, regular classroom attendance is an absolute

necessity in order to build the habits of accountability and responsibility needed incollege and throughout life. Classroom instructional time is invaluable to preparing

for the demands of college and work. Making up missed assignments, while

required, cannot replace classroom time. Therefore, we strongly encourage that

students and their parents make every effort possible to minimize the number of

absences.

Excused AbsencesDaily attendance in school is required. The only absences that are considered

excused are:

Personal illness

Death of a family member

Serious family emergencies (subject to principal approval)

Court summons

School approved activity

Religious holiday

Medical appointments (please note: if regular doctor, dentist, or other non-

urgent appointments need to be made, the expectation is for every attempt

to be made to schedule appointments after school, or on early dismissal or

school holiday dates)

For an excused absence, parents/guardians must notify KIPP NYC College Prep by8:00am of each day the student is absent. When the student returns to school,

he/she must bring a note signed by a parent/guardian to the main office. The note

must be written clearly in ink and contain the following information:

Full name of the student

Date(s) or time of absence

Specific reason for absence

Telephone numbers where parents/guardians may be reached (home and

work)

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Signature of parent/guardian

Any student who is absent with an illness for four or more days must bring an

official note signed by their doctor to the main office when they return to school.

The note must include the name of the student, dates of absence and reason for

absence. The note must be written clearly in ink on a doctors letterhead.

Unexcused Absences

Colleges review absences in their evaluation of our students. Unexcused absences

reflect poorly on student conduct, so we strongly encourage students to minimize

the number of unexcused absences they incur.

If a student does not arrive to school or class and we have not received notification

of the absence from a parent/guardian, the parent/guardian will be immediately

contacted. If students are absent frequently (excused or unexcused), a letter of

concern will be sent home and if the absences continue, a parent conference will be

called to discuss a solution to the problem.

The following are some examples of missed school days that will be considered as

unexcused absences:

Family trips

Non-school related activities (e.g. sporting events, cultural activities,

celebrations, performances)

Truancy (non-attendance)

Any student who is absent from school without the permission of a parent or

guardian and/or without the knowledge and permission of KIPP NYC College Prep is

consider TRUANT and may be subject to disciplinary actions in school and/or by

local authorities. Under New York State law, KIPP NYC College Prep is required to

report excessive truancy to the NYC Administration of Children Services (ACS).

TardinessLateness to school and to class will not be tolerated. School begins each day at

8:00 AM, and students must arrive in the building by 7:55 AM. A student will be

considered tardy to school if he/she arrives to 1st period even one second after 8:00

AM, and may be required to attend Detention the following morning (see Detention

Policy). If a student is going to be tardy, he/she must notify the office manager Elise Taylor. Upon late arrival, the student must report to the office and sign in

before going to class. Five late arrivals to school will equal one unexcused absence.

Additionally, lateness to class is unacceptable. Any student who arrives late to

class without a pass will be subject to disciplinary actions determined by the

teacher and may receive Detention. Individual teachers in collaboration with the

Dean of Students will determine additional consequences for students who

accumulate multiple tardies.

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Signing Out EarlyWe strongly discourage parents or guardians from signing students out early for

appointments or other engagements which can be scheduled during school breaks,

half days, or after school hours. Students who must leave school early for

unavoidable purposes must provide a written request with the reason for leaving

signed by a parent to the high school office. Family members must signstudents out in the office if approved for early pick-up. Before students leave

early, they are responsible for collecting coursework/homework from every teacher.

A Parent or Guardian must authorize in writing on our Emergency Contact Form all

additional family members who can sign their child out of school. Students are

responsible for any and all work missed when they are out of school. It is not the

teachers responsibility to track down students who have absence issues.

Promotion and RetentionStudents are allowed up to ten (10) total absences or five (5) unexcused absences

during the year without a need for the promotion committee to evaluate the

students progress at the end of the year. Attendance will be taken on all days thatschool is in session during the traditional school year, orientation and summer

school, and on appropriate Saturdays. If a student has ten or more total absences or

five unexcused absences during the year, a promotion committee made up of

advisors and grade level chairs will determine if the student is prepared for success

at the next grade level. The promotion committee may decide that a student will be

retained in the same grade for the following year for missing too much instructional

time.

If a student misses a specific class a total of ten (10) times for excused reasons or

cuts class five (5) times; the student may be Denied Credit due to Absence (DCA)

and receive a failing grade in that class. The student may be required to repeat theclass the following year or take summer school. If a student has multiple failures,

the promotion committee may decide that a student will be retained in the same

grade for the following year. Additionally, students will not qualify for the end of the

year trips and other rewards and opportunities due to severe attendance issues.

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Illness or Injury during School Hours and Medication

Illness or Injury during School HoursA students family will be contacted to pick their child up from school if a student

becomes too ill to remain at school. Family members must sign students out in

the office if students are determined to be too ill to remain at school. A

Parent or Guardian must authorize in writing on our Emergency Contact Form all

additional family members who can sign their child out of school. In the case of

severe illness or injury, emergency medical services will be called which may

include calling an ambulance and/or hospitalization.

Students are responsible for any and all work missed when they are out of school.

Please note: we use the contact information provided on the Emergency Contact

Form to notify a family of their childs illness. A students emergency contact

information should be kept current so we are able to contact families regarding a

students health in a timely manner. To make changes or update to a students

information you can contact the main office.

MedicationKIPP NYC College Prep will not administer over the counter medications. The KIPP

NYC College Prep Nurse can administer appropriate prescription medications in their

original packaging to students with the written consent of a parent/guardian.Parents/Guardians of students with special medical needs have to meet with the

Nurse to provide detailed information regarding their childs medical need and a

letter from the doctor explaining how the medication should be administered.

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Discipline and Detention Policy

KIPP NYC College Prep recognizes that each individual student may have unique

challenges facing them in and out of the classroom. Because we strive to findsolutions for all of our students, a variety of disciplinary and supportive programs

may be put in place. These are not limited to, but may include:

Progress Report - A plan where students have a progress report targeting specificbehaviors and/or academic support that each teacher fills out and the parents sign.

Detention Policy KIPP NYC College Prep High School has implemented detention

in the disciplinary policy to develop and correct the behavior of students. Parents

will be notified before a student is required to serve detention. Detention may be

required for students having attendance issues, behavioral problems, and/orhomework issues. KIPP NYC College Prep uses the following methods of detention:

AM Detention:

AM detention is when a student is required to arrive at school earlier than the

required time. During this time they will reflect on the behavior they

displayed. Morning detention will be administered from 7:10am until 7:55am.

Lunch Detention:

During lunch time students will be isolated from the rest of the students and

not be allowed to participate in the lunch activities. Lunch detention will be

for the duration of their entire lunch period.

PM Detention:

PM Detention will be administered towards the end of the day. It will be

administered from 4:45pm until 5:30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday,

and from 3:05pm until 3:50pm on Wednesday and Friday. Students are

responsible for getting themselves to detention. Therefore they are

responsible for letting their KIPP Block teacher know that they cannot stay

late, if the activity is running late.

Saturday School Detention:Saturday school detention will be administered from 9am-12pm. Saturday

detention will be used as a more severe consequence.

In-School Suspension - For extreme disciplinary actions (i.e.; fighting, stealing,

cursing, major disruptions or violent temper tantrums) or repeated offenses,

students may spend all or a portion of the day in a quiet, supervised, in-school

suspension room. Students will be given class work to complete but will not be able

to attend class until a parent conference is completed.

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Short Term Suspension - In accordance with New York State Law, the Principal

reserves the right to suspend and/or expel a student. A student who has committed

any of the actions listed below is subject to short term suspension (defined as a

period of five days or less).

Attempt to assault any student or staff member or fighting with anotherstudent

Vandalize school property causing minor damage

Endanger the physical safety of another by the use of force or threats offorce that

reasonably places the victim in fear of imminent bodily injury Engage in conduct which disrupts school or classroom activity or

endangers or threatens to

endanger the health, safety, welfare, or morals of others

Engage in insubordination

Fail to complete assignments, carry out directions, or comply with

disciplinary sanctions Cheat on quizzes, exams, or commit plagiarism

Used forged notes or excuses

Steal, attempt to steal, or possess property known by the student to be

stolen

Commit extortion

Engage in gambling

Abuse school property or equipment

Use obscene or abusive language or gestures

Engage in acts of verbal or physical sexual harassment

Make a false bomb threat or pull a false emergency alarm Possess tobacco or alcohol

Possess pagers, beepers, or portable/cellular telephones not being used for

instructional

purposes

Wear inappropriate, insufficient, or disruptive clothing or attire, or violate

the KIPP NYC College Prep Dress Code

Commit any other act which school officials reasonably conclude disrupts

the learning

environment of the school

Repeatedly commit minor behavioral infractions which, in aggregate, may

be considered aninfraction subject to formal disciplinary action

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Procedures and Due Process for Short Term Suspension - Before imposing a

short term suspension, the Principal shall provide notice to inform the student of the

charges against him or her, and if the student denies the charges, an explanation of

the evidence against the student. A chance to present the students version of

events shall also be provided. At this point, written notice shall be provided within

24 hours of the decision to impose suspension at the last known address(es) of theparents or guardians. Where possible, notification also shall be provided by

telephone. The parents or guardian of the student and the student shall have the

opportunity to present the students version of the incident and to ask questions of

the complaining witnesses. Such notice and opportunity for an informal conference

shall take place prior to the suspension of the student unless the students presence

in the school poses a continuing danger to persons or property or an ongoing threat

of disruption to the academic process, in which case the notice and opportunity for an

informal conference shall take place as soon as possible after the suspension as is

reasonably practicable.

Long Term Suspension - In accordance with New York State Law, the Principal

reserves the right to suspend and/or expel a student. A student who has committed

any of the actions listed below is subject to long term suspension (defined as a

period of more than five days) or expulsion from school. In addition, a student who

commits any of the acts previously described as causes for short term-suspension

may, instead or in addition, be subject to a long-term suspension at the School

Directors discretion only if the student has committed the act on multiple

occasions.

Commit, or attempt to commit arson on school property

Possess, use, attempt to use, or transfer of any firearm, knife, razor blade,

explosive,

mace, tear gas, or other dangerous object of no reasonable use to the

student in school

Assault any other student or staff member

Intentionally cause physical injury to another person, except when

students actions are

reasonably necessary to protect him or herself from injury

Vandalize school property causing major damage

Commit any act which school officials reasonably conclude warrants a long-term suspension

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Procedures and Due Process for Long Term Suspension -The Principal may

impose a long-term suspension. Such a suspension may be imposed only after the

student has been found guilty at a formal suspension hearing. In extreme

circumstances, the School Director may expel the student from school. Upon

determining that a student's action warrants a possible long-term suspension, the

head of school shall verbally inform the student that he or she is being suspendedand is being considered for a long-term suspension (or expulsion) and state the

reasons for such actions. The Principal also shall immediately notify the student's

parent(s) or guardian(s) in writing within 24 hours of suspension at the last known

address. Where possible, notification also shall be provided by telephone if the

school has been provided with a contact telephone number for the parent(s) or

guardian(s). Such notice shall provide a description of the incident or incidents

which resulted in the suspension and shall indicate that a formal hearing will be

held on the matter which may result in a long-term suspension (or expulsion). The

notification provided shall be in the dominant language used by the parent(s) or

guardian(s). At the formal hearing, the student shall have the right to be

represented by counsel, question witnesses, and present evidence.

Alternate Instruction - Students who are suspended will be provided with

alternative instruction. Arrangements will be made between the school and each

individual for the delivery of services, pick-up/delivery of work, and the make-up of

any missed assignments and classroom instructional support. All IDEA mandates will

be followed for students with disabilities.

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Student Dress Code

At KIPP NYC College Prep, we aim to promote a safe and academically focused

environment for our students. Our dress code is designed to build a sense of pride

within our school community and will ensure that our students look professional, yet

remain comfortable as they learn.

Students are responsible for attending school in accordance to KIPP NYC College

Prep dress code. Students that do not adhere to the dress code will be subject to

disciplinary action and will not be permitted to enter the school without proper

attire. They may be required to borrow or purchase the appropriate uniform or a

family member may be asked to come to the school with proper dress code attire

for the student.

KIPP NYC College Prep High school will adhere to the below dress code:

Daily Dress Code

Shirts:

KIPP NYC College Prep polos (long or short-

sleeved) and sweaters. Students may not

wear sweatshirts, hoodies, or cardigans

over their polos shirts unless they are a

school approved item.

Pants:Slacks, khakis, or corduroys (no jeans) in

black, blue, gray, brown, or tan. No bright

colors or pants made of jean material.

Belt:

Must be worn each day. Colors are okay

large and distracting details/buckles are

not.

Shoes:

Sneakers, casual shoes or boots with 1 or

lower heel (no open toes or flip-flops)

Sweaters (optional):

KIPP NYC College Prep sweaters/pullovers,

but a KIPP polo is required underneath the

sweater.

Professional Dress

Shirts:

Button-down shirts and blouses

Pants:

Slacks in black, blue, gray, brown,

or tan

Belt:

Solid black or brown

Shoes:

Dress shoes with 1 or lower heel

(no open toes)

Skirts / Dresses for Girls

(optional):

KIPP NYC College Prep skirts or

appropriate length professional

skirts and dresses. Female

professional dress should not be

Dress Down

Shirts:

KIPP NYC College

Prep t-shirts or

College shirts

(long or short-

sleeved)

Pants:

Jeans in black or

blue, or khakis or

corduroys in black,

blue, gray, brown,

or tan

Belt:

Belt of your choice

(no large buckles)

Shoes:

Sneakers, casual

shoes or boots with

1 or lower heel (no

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Skirts:

Female students are permitted to wear

school approved skirts which are sold with

the regular uniforms.

Shorts (May 1 - June 30, 10th

- 12th

Summers):

Shorts are permitted, but must be worn

with a belt and be a solid color. No bright

colors or pattern shorts allowed. Shorts

must be within two inches of the knee. If

shorts are too short, students will be

asked to change. No jean shorts are

permitted.

too tight or restricting. Dresses

and skirts must be worn with

solid tights in appropriate colors

in the Fall and Winter. Ladies

should not have bare legs.

Tie for Boys:

KIPP NYC College Prep tie or

another tie required on

professional dress days.

Jewelry:

On professional dress days, boys

must remove their earrings.

Ladies should wear earrings less

than the size of a quarter and aminimum amount of make-up and

other jewelry.

open toes or flip-

flops)

Sweaters (optional)

KIPP NYC CollegePrep

sweaters/pullovers

Additionally, the following dress code policies must be adhered to by ALL studentsEVERY day. Finally, any clothing or jewelry that is determined by any teacher or

staff member to distract from the learning process will not be permitted at KIPP NYC

College Prep.

Clothing

Shirts must remain tucked into pants and skirts at all times.

Pants and skirts must be worn at waist level, and may not ride or sag below the

waist.

Pants may not be excessively baggy and may not cover the shoes. Students may not wear inappropriately tight shirts, pants, or skirts.

Girls may not wear skirts or shorts that are inappropriately short (more than 3

above the center of their knee) or that have inappropriately long slits (above their

knees).

Clothing may not be see-through, torn, cut, faded, patched, frayed, drawn on, or

have logos, writing or pictures other than KIPP NYC College Prep logos and name.

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KIPP NYC College Prep High School Norms

Every KIPP NYC College Prep student is expected to conduct themselves in a

manner that is appropriate for college and the professional world. In order tomaintain an orderly learning environment, students will be held to the following

expectations every day at KIPP NYC College Prep:

Classroom Norms:

Arrive on time, prepared to begin before the bell rings.

Enter the room quietly, be seated, and begin the assigned task.

Be respectful of yourself, your classmates and your teacher.

Be engaged and on-task throughout the class period.

All assignments should be completed neatly and on time.

Exit the classroom quietly and calmly after you are dismissed by the teacher.

If you fail to abide by these norms, the teacher will take action to correct theissue as necessary.

Norms for Hallways and Stairwells:

Move calmly to and from each of your classes.

Quiet conversation is acceptable; loud, raucous conversation is not.

You must walk through the hallway and in stairwells; endangering others by

running is considered a disciplinary offense.

Discard trash in containers provided.

Be aware of traffic flow; do not stand in groups.

Follow the direction of all school staff members. Every adult should berespected and listened to.

Do not engage in inappropriate physical contact of any type in the halls,

including both altercations and public displays of affection (PDA).

Do not engage in horseplay or use obscene or vulgar language.

Bathroom Use Policy:

Bathroom use will be limited to after the first 10 minutes of class and before

the last 10 minutes of class.

After respectfully asking your teacher for permission to use the bathroom,

you should sign out in your teachers logbook and quietly leave the classroomwith the Hall Pass.

One student at a time may leave class to use the bathroom so please be

mindful of your time using the bathroom as other classmates may be waiting

patiently for your return.

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Cafeteria Guidelines:

Breakfast and lunch are served only at designated times in the cafeteria. Studentswho use the cafeteria must abide by the guidelines listed below:

Students must treat all food service staff, cafeteria supervisors, and fellow

students with courtesy and respect.

Students are to walk and never run to the cafeteria.

The line in the cafeteria must be quiet and orderly at all times.

Students are not permitted to order food from outside of the cafeteria unless

under teacher supervision.

Dining spaces must be clean and neat upon student exit.

No student may leave the cafeteria without a pass. Students should obtain

passes from a teacher prior to lunch to be excused from the cafeteria. Students must exit the cafeteria in a quiet and orderly manner.

Hallway Passes:

Three types of passes are used at KIPP New York City College Prep. Students

traveling between classrooms and other spaces at any time other than transition

must carry a pass at all times.

The three passes are: Class hallway pass- for bathroom use

Teacher pass- for referrals during lunch and any other reason for

student movement such as individual student/teacher or small group

meetings.

Office pass - any student arriving late to school will receive an office

pass to enter their class. If students have medical or other needs that

require them to go to the office, they will receive an office pass to

return to class.

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KIPP NYC College Prep Technology and Internet

Use Policy

We understand many of you have purchased cell phones for your children to be

used in case of emergencies, or just simply as a means to communicate with your

child after school. However, it is not permitted for cell phones to be used during

school hours. Cell phones must be turned off before students enter the school and

phones must remain off.

Students are not permitted to take photos or videos in school or during recess

without explicit permission from teachers. This includes usage of cell phones,

cameras, iPods and/or video cameras.

Please be advised that KIPP is not responsible for lost or damaged cellular phones

and other electronic devices. If you need a message relayed to your child please

call the school directly or a KIPP Academy staff member, not your childs cell phone.

Cell Phone Policies

Students are allowed to have cell phones with them for emergency use only

during their commute to and from school.

Phones should not be visible in hallway transitions or any classes.

If a student needs to make a phone call home they are to use the office

phone after receiving permission from a staff member. If a student is seen with a cell phone it will be confiscated by any staff

member. If your childs phone is confiscated on more than one occasion, the

school reserves the right to not allow your child to bring a cell phone to

school at all.

The first time the phone will be confiscated until the end of the day.

Student will be responsible for serving same day detention.

The second time it will be confiscated and the students

parent/guardian will need to pick up the phone. Student will be

responsible for serving same day detention.

The third time the phone will be confiscated and the studentsparent/guardian will need to pick up the phone. Student will be

responsible for serving Saturday detention.

IPODS/ MP3 Player Policies

MP3 players and IPods are allowed only during Study Hall.

As the day progresses music players should not be visible in hallway

transitions or any classes.

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If a student is seen with a music player it will be confiscated by any staff

member.

The first time the music player will be confiscated until the end of the

day. Student will be responsible for serving same day detention.

The second time the music player will be confiscated and the students

parent/guardian will need to pick up the music player. Student will beresponsible for serving same day detention.

The third time the music player will be confiscated and the students

parent/guardian will need to pick up the music player. Student will be

responsible for serving Saturday detention.

Handheld Game Policies

All handheld games are prohibited on school grounds.

They will be confiscated by a staff member immediately and it must be

picked up by a parent.

Computer / Internet Use

Computers are used to support learning and enhance instruction. Students will use

computers frequently in their regular classrooms. However, all computer privileges

depend on every student using the technology in a responsible, efficient, ethical,

and legal manner. A student may not:

Use the Internet for any illegal purpose

Use profane, obscene, impolite or abusive language

Violate someone elses privacy

Share his/her password with anyone except adults at the school

Print excessively large documents without teacher permission

Use computers without staff supervision or permission

Download software, plug-ins, games or other programs without permission

Use chat rooms, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, or other personal social

networking websites

Change Windows desktop, taskbar, screensaver, or any other computer

settings

Access or change anyone else's data folders, files or documents

Send email or IM unless specified by a staff member

Eat or drink near a computer Leave a laptop anywhere else but in mobile lab when done with it

Play non-education games on a KIPP computer

Students in violation of any of the above may be subject to disciplinary action.

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Social Networking

KIPP NYC College Prep encourages the use of technology for instruction and

learning. Please continue to monitor your childs activity online. An increasing

number of students are engaging in social networking online on sites such as

Facebook, AIM, MySpace, Twitter, HiFive, Bebo, Formspring, etc. It is important to

note that any negative interactions by or between KIPP students on these social

networking sites will result in in-school consequences.

ACADEMICS: Honor Code and Academic DishonestyHonor CodeA KIPP NYC College Prep student will adhere to the highest standards of academicintegrity. Every student will produce their own academic work and will neitherreceive nor give assistance without prior permission from the teacher. Everystudent will write the KIPP NYC College Prep Honor Code at the bottom of everymajor test, paper, or project:

On my honor, I pledge that this test/paper/project is myown, original work.

Academic Dishonesty- Cheating and PlagiarismTo be prepared academically for college one must be able to perform withoutcheating, plagiarizing, or copying another persons work. When using sources forpapers and projects, students should properly use citations giving credit to theappropriate origin of information. Also, a student may not improperly assist anotherstudent on an assignment/test or allow another student to copy your work. Theconsequences for academic dishonesty may include the following:

1st Offense

No credit or a zero will be given on the test, paper, or project. The student will be required to complete the assignment or re-take thetest.

Additional work may be assigned by the teacher. Parent/Guardian notified about academic dishonesty.

2nd Offense No credit or a zero will be given on the test, paper, or project. The student will be required to complete the assignment or re-take the

test. Additional work may be assigned by the teacher.

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Parent/Guardian meeting will be scheduled with the Dean of Academics Detention which may include one or more of the following- morning, after

school, Friday, or Saturday. Possible removal from KIPP Block activity or sports team for a period of

time.

3rd Offense In-school suspension will be assigned. Removal from KIPP Block activity or sports team for the remainder of the

season. Parent/Guardian meeting will be scheduled with the Principal. Offense will be noted on students permanent record and colleges will

notified.

4th Offense Superintendent hearing regarding possible expulsion from KIPP NYC

College Prep.

ACADEMICS: Support, Intervention, and Probation

Academic Support Program

KIPP NYC College Prep is committed to providing every opportunity for students to

succeed academically and to develop the skills necessary for higher education. In

addition to informal teacher availability, additional academic resources including

tutors will be available to all students through the Academic Support Program

before, during, and after school hours in the Academic Support Center. Students

may receive 1:1 teacher or peer tutoring as well as studying in small groups in all

curriculum areas. Students will have access to textbooks, laptop computers,

printers, and the internet for academic research purposes only.

In addition the Academic Support Program will run semester or year-long courses

for students who have met with academic challenges during 8th grade. Students

who scored below a 75 on the NY State Integrated Algebra Regents will be required

to take the Integrated Algebra during their freshman year (9th grade), and additional

support and test preparation will be available for all Regents classes. A Readingand Writing Support Class will be offered for those students who need additional

help in this area. SAT preparation classes will also be available to all students

during their junior year (11th grade). See the Course Catalog for more information

regarding these courses.

Academic Intervention

A student is placed on Academic Intervention if his/her grade point average (GPA)

falls below a C (2.0, see grading policy) for all the core academic courses which

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include English, History, Math, Science, Spanish, and College Prep courses OR if a

student is failing one or more courses during a marking period. When a student is

placed on Academic Intervention, a parent meeting will be set up with the Dean of

Academics, advisor, and selected teachers to draft a plan and contract to improve a

students academic performance. He or she will be mandated to take certain steps

which may include some or all of the following:

Daily homework check, students who regularly miss HW may be asked to

stay after school every day until their HW is finished.

Mandatory tutorials or study hall before, during, and/or after school.

Weekly or daily progress reports.

Teacher check-ins in a particular subject area.

Loss of participation in extracurricular activities including sports, visual or

performing arts, clubs, field trips, and/or other enrichment activities.

Friday Academic Detention, students will be required to stay after school on

Friday to complete any missing work for that week.

While on Academic Intervention, students should focus their time on making sure

they are earning at least a C average and passing all of their classes. Students

should take advantage of the extra help available through the Academic Support

Center as well as working directly with their teachers.

If, according to the next progress report or report card, the student is meeting

academic expectations of a C (2.0 or above) average and passing all of his or her

classes, then that student will be released from Academic Intervention and allowed

to participate in all extracurricular, sports, and enrichment activities.

Academic Probation

If a student on Academic Intervention continues to struggle academically for one full

quarter (two marking periods), then he or she will be placed on Academic Probation.

This action serves as a strong warning that a students work is unsatisfactory, and

further measures may be taken including a follow up parent conference to develop

a comprehensive solution. Students will be required to participate in tutoring and

study hall and be restricted from all sports and extracurricular activities until

significant improvement is made.

Students who continue on Academic Probation will be in danger of failing a coursewhich may lead to repeating that course the following year or taking summer

school. Failing multiple core academic courses for a year may lead to repeating a

grade or finding an alternative school or educational placement for some students.

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Counseling and Special Education Services

Counseling ServicesKIPP NYC College Prep understands that students may experience personal, social,

or family issues that can affect their academic performance. We have made a

strong commitment to meet any needs that students and their families may

encounter. Each grade at KIPP NYC College Prep will have two full-time social

workers or counselors that will help students and families overcome any obstacles

that can affect a students learning. The Counseling team will provide 1:1

counseling sessions as well as running small support groups with students. If a

challenge cannot be solved within our counseling team, external partnerships and

referrals with other social service agencies and organizations will be made to help

find solutions.

Services provided by the Counseling Team include:

Individual Counseling, formal and informal

Small group counseling and lessons

Peer Mediation, training and conflict resolution

Family Counseling upon request and need

Referral to external medical, social service, and mental health agencies when

necessary

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to anyone on the Counseling

Team:

Hugh Chen Ramon Javier Terron Miller

Director of Counseling Counselor Counselor

917-658-9353 917-532-8603 917-653-2748

[email protected] [email protected]

[email protected]

Isabelle Lenchewski Laura Rodarte

Social Worker Academic Counselor

516-455-8646 [email protected]@kippnyc.org

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Special Education Services

For students who have Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or 504 Accommodations,

the KIPP NYC College Preps Special Education Services (SES) staff will provide the

necessary support to meet every students needs.

Direct services provided by KIPP NYC College Prep staff include:

A schedule designed uniquely for each student in order to meet his or her

individual needs.

In-class support from special educators (collaborative team-teaching) for

English and science courses.

Smaller class sizes in mathematics. Resource room special education teacher support services (SETSS)

Testing accommodations such as extended time, separate location, and/or

questions read aloud

Counseling

Speech and language therapy

Any other related special education services mandated by an IEP or 504

Accommodations In the event that KIPP NYC College Prep cannot provide the

necessary support for a student, external agencies and resources will be referred

for a student either on-site or at another facility. The SES staff will follow up and

monitor any off-site services that are provided for students in need of specialservices.

Services for which KIPP NYC College Prep will work with an external provider

include:

Occupational therapy

Physical therapy and/or accommodations

If you have any questions or require more information regarding our Special

Education Services, please contact:

Jeff Imwold, Dean of Special Education, cell 917-687-7109 or email

[email protected]

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Advisories and Houses

Advisories

Students will be matched up with a faculty member in an Advisory of 10-12

students. Advisors will meet with their advisees in 1:1 and small group settings

each week. As students move through KIPP NYC College Prep, it is important that

we continue to provide support and a small-school atmosphere to our students and

families. One way to keep this feeling as we grow to serve over 700 students is

through our advisory program.

The Advisory will stay together over all four years of high school. Students advisors

will develop strong relationships with their advisees and families will be the first

point of contact for nearly every aspect of school life with students and families.

Four areas of focus are academic success, college readiness, career exploration,

and self awareness. The areas are described at length below.

Academic Success

Study Skills: exposure to strategies to increase achievement

Guidance: academic progress and review of report cardsCollege Readiness

Early college knowledge during freshman and sophomore year

College placement support in conjunction with the students college

counselor during junior and senior years

Career Exploration

Develop awareness of self and education programs in order to outline

pathways from high school to college and careers

Professional/Career development and enrichment opportunities such as

summer internships and travel programs

Self Awareness Opportunity for goal setting and self reflection

Encouraging character development through community service,

extracurricular activities, and wellness activities/sports

When appropriate, support with academic, personal, social, and discipline

issues in conjunction with the Deans or counselors/social workers

Advisors will also serve as advocates for their students. When there are concerns or

issues with KIPP NYC College Prep community, advisory time will be a place for

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and productive solutions. In addition, advisories will compete with each other

several times a year in healthy and friendly games, which will help to foster school

spirit and instill a sense of pride in our students. Eventually our advisory program

will grow to include students in 9th through 12th grade with seniors serving as

mentors to freshmen advisories.

Houses

To foster a sense of community and school spirit, advisories will meet together in

distinct groups that will form larger groups called houses. In our founding year,

four advisories will make up one house. In future years, each house will add grades

and eventually we will begin to have houses that contain advisories from every

grade level.

This year, there will be four Houses each with 70-85 students. In four years, when

there are freshmen through seniors in our school, each House will consist of 16

advisories with about 200 students across all four grades.

The Houses will allow us to create smaller communities to keep a small-school

feeling at KIPP NYC College Prep. In addition, each House will participate in

academic and character-building programs such as community service projects and

local and long-distance trips. Houses also will compete against each other in

activities such community service, fundraising, academics, school spirit and

physical activities. In addition to creating a sense of school spirit, the Houses will

provide an opportunity for students to build relationships across grades andsections of the school.

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Physical Education Department

Dress Code

KIPP issued PE sweatpants or shorts

KIPP issued PE t-shirt or other navy KIPP t-shirt

KIPP issued PE shorts Socks

Sneakers

No jewelry is permitted during PE class

Students who do not adhere to the dress code will not be permitted to participate in

PE class. For each class they are unprepared for they will receive a zero for the day.

Once a student fails to adhere to the dress code three times they will serve a Friday

detention.

Students who do not participate in class due to failure to adhere to the dress code

will read and answer questions based on articles from the sports section of the NewYork Times.

Students will be given five minutes at the beginning and end of class to change.

Students are not permitted to wear PE clothes except during PE class or sports

practice.

Illness/Injury

If a student is ill they must bring a note from their guardian in order to sit out of PE

class without losing credit for the day. If a student receives medical treatment for

an injury sustained during PE class, sports, or outside of school they must bring anote from their doctor in order to participate in PE class once they are cleared by

their doctor.

Grading Policy

Students will have the opportunity to earn ten points each PE class. The point

distribution is as follows:

3 points for sportsmanship

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3 points for respect

2 points for general behavior during class

2 points for applying skills learned in the lesson to the game

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Extracurricular Activities and Sports Teams

Students are highly encouraged to take advantage of as many extracurricular

opportunities as possible while at KIPP NYC College Prep, both to become more well-

rounded individuals and to ensure that they are competitive applicants for higher

education. KIPP NYC College Prep provides the opportunity for all students toparticipate and excel in a diverse selection of extracurricular activities and sports.

While participating and representing our school, students are expected to abide by

school expectations. Every student is welcome to participate in these activities, so

long as they maintain good academic and character standing.

Extracurricular activities and sports will be run over three seasons: Fall, Winter, and

Spring. Some activities will be offered all-year while competitive sports will be

seasonal. Examples of activities and sports that may be offered include:

NOTES:

Some of these activities and sports are not confirmed as they are dependent

on participation, facilities, equipment, coaches/advisors, and other factors.

For competitive sports teams, practices and games may go beyond the

regular seasons schedule and may take place at different times and days

each week.

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All-Year Activities

BandDance

Debate Team/Mock Trial

Drama and Play

Production

Martial Arts (Shao-lin

Kung Fu)

Newspaper

Orchestra

Robotics

Slam Poetry

Studio Art

Yoga

Fall

Football- BoysCheerleading

Cross Country

Running

Soccer

Boys/Girls

Volleyball- Girls

Winter

Basketball Boys/Girls

Cheerleading

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Track- Indoor

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All students participating in competitive sports teams are required to have a

current physical and medical release form on file. In additional, sports that

are part of the PSAL may have additional responsibilities and requirements.

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Requirements for Participation in Extracurricular Activities

and Sports Teams:

Academic

Students must maintain a C average (2.0 or above) in order to participate in any

extracurricular activities and competitive sports teams. All students will bewelcome to participate in activities and sports of their choice during the first nine

weeks of school. During that time students in good academic standing will be

allowed to continue with their chosen activities.

Students whose GPAs have fallen below a C (2.0) average or failed one or more

courses will not be allowed to continue participating in their KIPP Block activity or

sports team. Students will be required to attend a study hall or tutorial during the

KIPP block on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. When the student raises his or

her GPA above a C (2.0), then he or she will be allowed to return to participate in

their chosen activity or sport.

Students whose grades are dangerously close to a C (2.0) average or who have

been identified by a teacher as having need of further academic assistance may

also be required to attend one of the after-school, morning, or lunchtime study

halls. These students may still be allowed to participate fully in practices, meetings,

major events, and competitions for their chosen extracurricular activity.

Character

Students may participate in their daily extracurricular activity only if they arrived to

school on time or have an excused lateness or absence for a previous day.

Students who have demonstrated difficulty in maintaining the high character

standards of KIPP NYC College Prep in any class or activity may also have

extracurricular privileges removed. All teachers and facilitators will communicate

any issues to the Dean of Students as well as appropriate extracurricular facilitators

or coaches. Depending on the offense, consequences could include:

Teacher requests that the extracurricular facilitator or coach warns the

student and decides on appropriate consequences him or herself.

Teacher requests that the student be allowed to attend meetings or practices

for an extracurricular activity, but not be allowed to participate in majorevents or competitions for a specified period of time.

Teacher requests that student be removed entirely from an extracurricular

activity for a specified period of time.

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