KIPP AES 2010-2011 Family Handbook

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Every KIPP student will develop the character and academic skills necessary to succeed in high school and college, to be self -sufficient,

successful, and happy in the competitive world, and to build a better tomorrow for themselves and us all.

FAMILY HANDBOOK

730 Concourse Village West Tower D Bronx, NY 10451

Tel (718) or (917)292-5450

www.kippnyc.org


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Dear Parents/Guardians,

Welcome to the KIPP Academy Elementary team and family! As a second year founding team of

families, students, and staff, we are beginning to build this foundation of early education and

character together. We are committing to helping our children develop the necessary

character and academic skills and habits necessary to succeed in middle school, high school,

college, and the world beyond. We believe in working together to provide opportunities sothat our children grow up to have happy, healthy, and successful lives.

Whether our KIPPsters are in the classrooms sequencing the events ofA Chair for My Mother,

at the Bronx Zoo applying their knowledge of the needs of animals to live and survive,

performing at our winter show, identifying their reading levels, or practicing their SPROUT

values, they truly embody what it is to be a KIPPster. We practice being nice and working hard.

We practice SLANTing, tracking the speaker, echoing the question, public speaking, and smiling.

Due to the tremendous grit, love, hope, communication, and support, we know our KIPPsters

will certainly do amazing things. We are always excited about the infinite possibilities, and

beginning the first KIPP elementary school in New York City is one step towards achieving those

possibilities. 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 our students themselves. In our attempts at

continued open communication and access to information, we have prepared a handbook

regarding the schools structure, attendance, schedule, culture, and academics, along with

other pieces of information we think you will find helpful. Hopefully, this handbook will serve

as a useful resource to answer any questions that you may have. Please keep it handy so that

you may refer to it when necessary.

We look forward to an exciting and positive year! Once again, welcome to our second foundingyear, which is filled with the promise of greatness, enthusiasm, love, and dedication. Please feel

free to contact us if you have any questions, compliments, comments, or concerns. We look

forward to hearing from you!

Thank you for your faith and support,

Steve Ajani Carolyn Petruzziello

Co-Principal Co-Principal


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Every KIPP student will develop the character and academic skills necessary to succeed in high school and college, to be self -sufficient,successful, and happy in the competitive world, and to build a better tomorrow for themselves and us all.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................................... 3

WHO WE ARE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4

KIPP MISSION ............................................................................................................................................................ 4

OUR BEGINNING ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

KIPP ACADEMY CREDO: ............................................................................................................................................ 4

KIPP CREDO: .............................................................................................................................................................. 4

KIPP COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE........................................................................................................................ 5

SOME OF WHAT EVERY KIPPSTER LEARNS DURING WEEK ONE .......................................................................... 6

GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

ENROLLMENT ............................................................................................................................................................ 7

WHO SHOULD I ASK? ................................................................................................................................................ 7

ATTENDANCE ............................................................................................................................................................ 8

FOOD SERVICES ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

TRANSPORTATION .................................................................................................................................................... 8

FIELD TRIPS ............................................................................................................................................................... 8COMMUNICATING WITH STAFF AND TEACHERS ...................................................................................................... 9

CELL PHONE POLICY .................................................................................................................................................. 9

PERSONAL BELONGINGS ........................................................................................................................................... 9HEALTH AND SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................ 11

IMMUNIZATIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 11

REPORTING A CHILDS SICKNESS............................................................................................................................. 11

ILLNESS DURING SCHOOL HOURS ........................................................................................................................... 11

COUNSELING SERVICES ........................................................................................................................................... 11

CALENDAR AND SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................................................ 12

START/END DATES .................................................................................................................................................. 12

VACATIONS/HOLIDAYS ........................................................................................................................................... 12

SCHOOL CLOSINGS (BAD WEATHER) ...................................................................................................................... 12

SUMMER SCHOOL ................................................................................................................................................... 12

SATURDAY SCHOOL................................................................................................................................................. 12

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES .............................................................................................................................. 12

SCHOOL SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................................................. 12

ACADEMICS - WORK HARD .............................................................................................................................................. 17

HOMEWORK ........................................................................................................................................................... 17

CHEATING/PLAGIARISM .......................................................................................................................................... 18

PROMOTION TO THE NEXT GRADE ......................................................................................................................... 18

FAMILY INVOLVEMENT ........................................................................................................................................................ 19

WHAT ARE A FEW WAYS I CAN GET INVOLVED? .................................................................................... 19


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WHO WE ARE

KIPP MISSIONKIPP Academy Elementarys mission is to teach our students to develop the academic and character

skills necessary to succeed in high school and college, to be self-sufficient, successful, and happy in the

competitive world, and to build a better tomorrow for themselves and us all.

OUR BEGINNINGWe founded KIPP Academy Elementary in 2009-2010. We had a stellar first year with 91% of our

students meeting and exceeding our end of Kindergarten benchmarks in reading, math, science, social

studies, music and physical education. We are off to a great start, but we are not the only KIPP school in

NYC.

In 1995, KIPP Academy (Our middle school) opened in the South Bronx serving 45 fifth graders. This

year, KIPP Academy will serve approximately 250 students in fifth through eighth grade.

KIPP Academy Middle School and Elementary are part of KIPP NYC which currently serves over 1,640

students and alumni at four middle schools (Harlem, Crown Heights, and the South Bronx), one high

school and one elementary.

From the beginning, KIPP has focused on developing academic and character skills. Since day one, the

key to this has been the amazing teamwork of parents, students, and teachers all working together.

KIPP ACADEMY CREDO:If there is a problem, we look for a solution.

If there is a better way, we try to find it.

If we need help, we ask.

If a teammate needs help, we give.

KIPP CREDO:

At KIPP, we believe.We believe in the creation of inspired lives

produced by desire, discipline, and dedication.

We are not frightened

by the challenges of reality

but believe that we can change our world

and our place within in it.

We work, plan, create, and dream.

Our talent, character, and integrity

will be the tools we need

to build a better tomorrow.

We believe that we can take

this place, this time, and the people here

and build a better place, a better time,

and a better people.

As a team and a family,

we will either find a way or make one.- Inspired by Providence St. Mel School Motto


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KIPP COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCESchool Commitment

1. TimelinessWe will arrive every day by 7:15 A.M. and remain at school until 5:10 P.M.2. High Quality EducationWe will do whatever it takes to nurture and strengthen our students creativity, knowledge,

and character as we prepare them to excel academically, physically, and socially in secondary schools, colleges, andlife.

3. Support and RespectWe promise to respect, appreciate, and support every student. We will work together with youfor the benefit of your child and all the children attending KIPP Academy Elementary School.

4. CommunicationWe promise to communicate regularly with parents about their childs progress and make ourselvesavailable in person and by phone. We will return parent phone calls within 24 hours.

5. Civility CodeWe promise to maintain a high level of civility in our communication with you and your child. Webelieve that we are on the same team and we will conduct ourselves respectfully and professionally.

6. HomeworkWe will assign productive, worthwhile homework each night to reinforce and support skills and conceptslearned in class.

7. FairnessWe will address the values of KIPP Academy Elementary School consistently and fairly. We promise tokeep you informed of how your child is demonstrating the SPROUT values. When students are disciplined orsuspended, or when students deserve recognition for their accomplishments, we will inform their parents promptly.

8. SafetyWe will always protect the safety, interests, and rights of all individuals.Failure to adhere to these commitments can lead to our removal from KIPP.

Signed: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________

Parent/Guardian Commitment1. AttendanceWe will make sure our child comes to school every day. We will schedule doctors appointments,

vacations, etc. for days when school is not in session.

2. TimelinessWe will make sure our child arrives at school every day on time (by 7:45A.M.). We will make sure topromptly pick up our child at the end of the school day (4:00 P.M. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 5:00 P.Mon Wednesday)

3. Support & HomeworkWe will provide a quiet space for our child to study. We will check ourchilds homeworkevery night and ensure that our child reads and/or is read to every night. We will make sure our child gets enough sleepeach night (at least 8 hours). We will do whatever it takes for our child to learn and perform to his/her optimal ability.We will reinforce the SPROUT values at home.

4. CommunicationWe will make ourselves available to our child, the school, and any concerns they might have. Wewill return phone calls from the school within 24 hours. If we are asked to attend a meeting regarding ourchildseducation or behavior, we will attend. If we have any concerns we will raise them with someone at the school. We will

promptly inform the school if my address and/or phone number changes.

5. Civility CodeWe promise to maintain a high level of civility in our communication with the school. We know thatwe are on the same team and we will conduct ourselves in a respectful and professional manner.

6. Dress CodeWe will make sure our child follows the KIPP Academy Elementary School dress code every day.7. Summer SchoolWe will make sure our child attends every day of Summer School, which we understand will take

place August 19- September 3. We will schedule our family vacations outside of this time.8. Saturday SchoolWe will attend Saturday School with our child once a month starting in September from 9:00 until

11:00. If we are unable to attend Saturday School, we will make sure a family member older than 18 years of age

attends with our child.

Failure to adhere to these commitments can cause my child to lose various KIPP privileges and

can lead to my child's expulsion from KIPP.

Signed: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________

Student Commitment

1. I will Be Nice everyday2. I will Work Hard everyday

3. I will do my homework every night and call my teacher if I need help.4. I will follow the directions of my parents and all the adults at school5. I will live by ourSPROUT values (Serenity, Pride, Respect, Optimism, Understand,

Take a risk)Failure to adhere to these commitments can cause me to lose various KIPP privileges and can lead to my expulsionfrom KIPP.

Childs name: ______________________________________________ Grade: _________


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SOME OF WHAT EVERY KIPPSTER LEARNS DURING WEEK

ONEWe are committed to reinforcing common standards of character and academic performance to create a sense

of team and family. We believe that these ideas serve as a great foundation to be carried beyond the five years

at KIPP Academy Elementary. During the first week of summer school every KIPPster learns various songs,

sayings and acronyms to reinforce our mission. We constantly refer to these throughout their time at KIPP.

Please review with your child and help reinforce these standards in and out of school.

I - Be Nice, Work Hard!!!

II- We are a TEAM AND A FAMILY!!!

III SPROUT (Serenity, Pride, Respect, Optimism, Understand and Take a Risk)

IV - SLANT (Sit Up, Listen, Ask and Answer Questions, Nod your head, Track the Speaker)

V - PETSYs (PLEASE, EXCUSE ME, THANK YOU, SORRY, YOURE WELCOME)

NON-NEGOTIABLE EXPECTATIONS FOR KIPP ACADEMY STUDENTSAll KIPPsters receive general non-negotiable expectations. Please reinforce these with your child.

1) Adherence to the KIPP Commitment to Excellence2) Adherence to the KIPP Credo:

If there is a problem, we look for a solution.

If there is a better way, we try to find it.

If we need help, we ask.

If a teammate needs help, we give.

3) KIPP Shirts remain tucked in at all times.4) Be on-task and present at all times during class. While anyone is speaking, students must

track the speaker. This means that students will always have their eyes and

brains on that person. Students should be sitting properly during class time.

5) Be organized and prepared for class. Work should always be completedand presented neatly. Children should write their names on every

paper. All papers should be kept neatly in folders.

6) KIPPsters must complete HW daily to the best of their abilities.Each family and child has the teachers phone numbers. Please reach out with

any questions.

7) Students and families should be reading together every night.8) Respond appropriately to all questions. Tone, reactions and non-verbal actions matter.9) Walk quietly and orderly while inside any building.10)We must maintain integritybydoing the right thing without being told. KIPPsters are

KIPPsters in and out of school. Our actions once we leave the building matter just as much

as they do inside of the school building.


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GENERAL INFORMATIONENROLLMENTEvery year, beginning in the first week of January, KIPP Academy Elementary will begin accepting

applications for our kindergarten, first, and second graders for the following year (although very few

students are admitted after Kindergarten). In accordance with our state law, admissions preference will

be granted to siblings as first priority and students living in District 7 as a 2 nd priority. The lottery will be

held the first week of April.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED BY THE SCHOOLUpon enrolling at KIPP Academy Elementary, the following documents must be submitted for each

student to Ms. Price, Operations Manager:

Registration FormEmergency Form (given two times a year update if you move)Lunch FormsCopy of Birth CertificateProof of Address (Copy of a Phone Bill, Electric Bill, Lease, Gas Bill, etc)Immunization Records/Health RecordsIEP (individualized Educational Plan)/504 Accommodations (if applicable)Home Language Survey (if applicable)

WHO SHOULD I ASK?At times, you may have questions about KIPP Academy. Below is a quick list of common concerns and to

whom you can ask for more information.

CONCERN STAFF MEMBER

Lunch Forms, Emergency Forms, Immunization Records, etc Ms. Santiago (Office Manager)

Lost bus pass Ms. Santiago (Office Manager)

Ordering KIPP shirt Ms. Santiago (Office Manager)

I have concerns about my childs social adjustment Mr. Nunez (School counselor and family support)

My child has an IEP/504 Accommodations Ms. Notoane

My child will be absent or late Ms. Santiago (Office Manager)

I have questions about my childs academic progress Your childs teachers

I have questions about school activities (permissions slips etc) Your childs teachers

I have overall concerns Mr. Ajani and Ms. Petruzziello (Co-Principals)


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ATTENDANCEAttendance is extremely important at KIPP Academy Elementary. We encourage students and families

to arrive to school on time. As the old saying goes, If youre five minutes early yourelate. KIPP

Academy Elementary students arrive at 7:45 a.m. Monday Friday, and remain at school until 4:00 p.m.

(5:00 optional on Wednesdays starting in October). On appropriate Saturdays, school will begin at 9:00

a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m.

If your child is going to miss school because of an illness, please call Ms. Price as soon as possible. All

absences should be followed up the next day with a note signed by a parent, guardian or doctor. KIPP

staff will call to verify all absences.

If your child is running late or will miss a portion of the day due to a doctors appointment please call

Ms. Price. (Please try to arrange doctors appointment outside of the school schedule. Please speak to

Ms. Petruzziello or Mr. Ajani if there are any concerns). Students who arrive late will be given a late

pass. If your child is absent, Ms. Price will follow up with a phone call.

All absences and latenesses are noted on report cards. Students are responsible for all missed

assignments and parents must arrange a way to complete all missed assignments and homework.

Since missing class affects academic achievement, repeated absences may be reflected in the students

grades. If a student is repeatedly absent, Ms. Petruzziello and Mr. Ajani, teacher(s), student and

parent/guardian will meet to address the issue. In addition, students who have 10 or more unexcusedabsences (3 lates equal one absence) run the risk of missing field trips and celebrations.

FOOD SERVICESAll families must fill out a federal free/reduced lunch form in September. Families that qualify will

receive a free/reduced pricing for lunch. The full price for lunch is $1.50 and is subject to change as New

York City Department of Education policies change.

Breakfast will take place from 7:15 8:00 a.m., Monday Friday. Families may also choose to send a

bag lunch. However, the school is unable to assume responsibility for refrigerating or warming lunch

brought from home. Please inform the school if your child has any food allergies.

TRANSPORTATIONStudents living more than mile in distance from the school, but less than 1 mile, will receive a

Reduced-fare Metro Card for public transportation. Students living greater than 1 mile from the school

will receive a Full-fare Metro Card for public transportation. It is each families responsibility to hold

onto the Metro Card. Students will receive a transportation pass the Friday prior to Saturday school.

Parents are expected to pick up or make special arrangements for students remaining after school for

detention, tutoring, or special activities.

Parents must provide contact information for any person authorized to pick up their child. If the person

picking up child is not the parent/legal guardian of the child, they must be a) given explicit written

permission to pick up the child and b) be 18 years or older. Please speak to Mr. Ajani or Mrs.

Petruzziello if there are any concerns.

FIELD TRIPSOur students and families look forward to various opportunities, especially our field trips. Each year,

KIPP teachers plan several field trips that complement the curriculum, including travels to the local

museums and parks, walks over the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, Colombia University

basketball games, ice skating, the Bronx Zoo amongst other New York City sites. Students earn these


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trips based on their behavior, attendance, and academics. In addition, the school reserves the right to

remove a student from a trip or prohibit them from going for any reason that jeopardizes the physical or

emotional wellbeing of themselves or others.

COMMUNICATING WITH STAFF AND TEACHERSPart of the success of KIPP Academy Elementary is the open communication between parents, students,

and teachers. In an effort to help with this, we give all telephone numbers of KIPP Academy Elementary

staff. Students and parents should feel free to call staff members for any reason. This is also a good

chance to get help, if necessary, with homework. If you or your child is trying to call a teacher but they

dont answer, please leave a message explaining the reason for the call, your full name and telephonenumber and allow time to return your call. All teachers will return your call within twenty-four hours. In

addition, in the event of an emergency, please feel free to call Mrs. Petruzziello, Mr. Ajani, or Mr. Nunez

(our school counselor and family support worker).

CELL PHONE POLICYPlease be advised that cell phones are not permitted at school for any reason. If a child brings a cell

phone to school, it will be confiscated and returned only to a parent or guardian. If you need a message

relayed to your child please call the school directly or a KIPP Academy Elementary staff member.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS

Students should ensure that any personal belongings they bring with them to school are appropriate forschool and do not pose any type of physical or emotional risk to themselves or others. In addition,

students are not permitted to bring soda, gum, candy, toys of any kind to school without prior

permission. All toys, cards, games and electronics not specifically authorized by the Principals, Mr. Ajani

or Mrs. Petruzziello, will be confiscated and returned only to parents and guardians. Finally, please

note that the school is not responsible for any personal belongings brought to school.

ORDERING T-SHIRTSPart of the KIPP Academy uniform is that all students must wear a KIPP shirt. Please use the Shirt Order

Form to purchase any KIPP shirts that you would like. Once shirts have been ordered and money has

been submitted, your child will receive the order within 24 hours. Please see Ms. Santiago for order

forms. Please see the student dress code policy, below, for additional information.


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Student Dress Code Information

1. Students are to wear a KIPP shirt every day. Their KIPP shirts must be fully visible at all times within thebuilding. Long sleeve shirts may be worn underneath KIPP shirts. There will be KIPP long-sleeve shirts and

sweatshirts available for colder weather.

2. All KIPP shirts are to be tucked in and worn appropriately.3. All pants must fit around the waist. Boys must wear a belt every day. (Belts should be of appropriate size and

nature ie: no large-faced images or symbols which may pose as a distraction).

4. Jeans may not be excessively baggy and may not cover the shoes.5. Students may not wear jogging pants, sweat pants, or shorts.6. Students may not wear sleeveless or cut-offshirts, blouses, or dresses.7. Students may not wear inappropriately tight clothing.8. Girls may not wear skirts that are inappropriately short (more than 3 inches above the center of their knee) or

that have inappropriately long slits (above their knees). Girls are encouraged to wear shorts under their skirts

as we sit on the carpet a lot.

9. Students may not wear hats, caps, do-rags, or other head coverings in the school (except in the case ofreligious observance).

10. For safety reasons the following jewelry will not be permitted at KIPP Academy: necklaces outside of shirt,chains, chokers, multiple finger rings, and dangle earrings. Earrings should not hang from the earlobe (studs

are permitted). Students are permitted one bracelet and one ring to be worn in school. One necklace may be

worn but must remain tucked in at all times.

11. Students may not wear makeup, contacts and hair with color or multiple colors. (Students may use lip balm,such as Vaseline, Chapstick, etc. to moisturize lips. As with any items, these may be taken away for

inappropriate and excessive use).

12. Students cannot wear shoes that show their toes or heels.************************************************

In addition to the above uniform regulations, the following rules apply:

a) Expensive jewelry or large sums of money should not be brought to school. If it is necessary forstudents to carry more than $20, the money should be given to a teacher for safekeeping.

b) The following items may not be brought to school: beepers, cellular phones, iPods, Discmans, orradios of any kind, and electronic toys (PSPs, Gameboys, etc).

c) Candy and soda are not allowed at school


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HEALTH AND SAFETY

IMMUNIZATIONSNew York State law requires that all children entering elementary school be immunized against

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, 2 Hepatitis A, 3 Hepatitis B, and

Varicella.

Before a child can be permitted to enter and attend school (subject to the 14-day initial waiverrequirement), parents or guardians must present documentation that their child has received all

required doses of vaccines or that their child has received at least one dose of each of the required

vaccines and is waiting to receive the subsequent doses at the appropriate time intervals. KIPP

Academy must receive a certificate of immunization no later than September 15, 2009. These

requirements can be waived only if a properly signed health or religious exemption is filed with the

school.

REPORTING A CHILDS SICKNESSIf your child is going to miss school because of illness, please call the school as soon as possible. All

student absences should be followed up the next day with a note signed by a parent, guardian or doctor.

KIPP staff will call to verify all student absences. Please let Mr. Ajani or Mrs. Petruzziello know if there

are any medical concerns or special circumstances of which we should be aware.

ILLNESS DURING SCHOOL HOURSIf a child becomes ill or injured during the school day and is not well enough to stay in class, the

parent/guardian will be called to pick the child up. It is necessary to have updated emergency contact

numbers on file in the school office in case no one can be contacted at home. If the person picking up

child is not the parent/legal guardian of the child, they must be a) given explicit written permission to

pick up the child and b) be 18 years or older.

If a child needs to take medicine at school, he/she must give Ms. Price a written note from a doctor or

parent with exact dosage and times for student to take medicine him/herself in the presence of school

staff. Medicine needs to be in its original packaging/case. Staff at the school is NOT authorized to

administer medication. If there are any concerns about medicine, allergies and overall health please let

Ms. Petruzziello or Mr. Ajani know.

Students with asthma should bring an inhaler prescribed by their doctor to school each day. Asthmatic

students should notify a KIPP staff member as soon as breathing becomes difficult.

COUNSELING SERVICESThe Social Worker at KIPP Academy is available to help any student or parent address any social,

emotional, or academic issue they may be facing. In addition, our social worker helps students work

through and cope with personal and school related stress. At KIPP every student is entitled to

counseling support and referral services. Counseling support is also extended to KIPP families in need.

There are several ways in which students may be referred for counseling services:

If aparentis interested in having their child seen by our Social Worker please contact the(social worker on staff and/or the principal)

Students are able to ask directly to speak with the social worker on staff A student may also be referred at the recommendation of a teacher, social worker or principal

Please understand that we are required to respect the rights and privacy of our students and families and

as a result all information and counseling services are confidential and cannot be shared (except in

instances required by law).


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CALENDAR AND SCHEDULESTART/END DATESSummer School will be replaced this year with home visits due to our building situation. All students

must have a home visit before returning to school in the fall between August 17 th and September 2nd.

This year, school will resume for students on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. The last day for students will

be Wednesday, June 22nd

, 2011.

VACATIONS/HOLIDAYSWith a few exceptions, KIPP Academy Elementary will follow the same holiday schedule as the New York

City Department of Education (see calendar for full details).

SCHOOL CLOSINGS (BAD WEATHER)If the NYC public schools close due to bad weather, KIPP Academy Elementary is closed. Listen to the

radio (e.g. 1010 WINS news) or television for the announcement closings/delays of NYC Public Schools.

Or, check the Department of Education website (http://schools.nyc.gov).

Once the school day has started, school will not be cancelled early due to weather conditions. Parents

should feel free to pick their children up early in the case of serious weather conditions.

SUMMER SCHOOLSummer school is a critical time to get a head start on the coming school year and as a result all students

at KIPP Academy Elementary must attend school during the summer. Summer school is usually two

weeks long. Please note that unexcused absences in the summer may result in a child being unable to

attend one of the schools annual fall field trips. Summer school 2010 will be replaced with home visits

during the last two weeks in August and first 2 days in September due to our building preparation.

SATURDAY SCHOOL

On appropriate Saturdays, all KIPP Academy Elementary students are expected to attend Saturdayschool from 9:00-11:00AM with a parent/guardian or a sibling over the age of 18. Unless otherwise

specified, students must continue to follow the standard KIPP Academy dress code on Saturdays. During

this time, families and students will participate in a workshop and then classes of their choosing.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESAll KIPP Academy Elementary students participate in various extra-curricular activities. Students will

have music and gym on alternating days throughout the school year. Beginning in October, there will be

several classes offered from 4-5pm on Wednesday for students to partake in, such as drama, sports, or

art.

SCHOOL SCHEDULEStarting September 8th, all students will start school at 7:45am and will remain until classes aredismissed at 4pm, Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 9am to 11am.

On the next page is a sample of your childs daily schedule.
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SAMPLE OF A KIPPSTERS DAILY SCHEDULE

7:30-8:00 Breakfast

8:00-8:15 Journals/Shared Reading

8:20-8:50 Calendar/Morning Message/SR

8:50-10:20 Guided Reading (Group 1)

Phonics (Group 2)

Literacy Center (Group 3)

10:20-10:40 Snack/bathroom B 10:20-10:27

10:40-11:45 Math (Centers/DI)

11:45-12:45 Lunch/Recess

12:45-1:15 Nap

1:15-2:10 Gym/Music

2:10-3:05 Science/SS

3:05-4:00 Centers

4:00 Dismissal


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KIPP ACADEMY Elementary CALENDAR 20102011

AUGUST

August 18th

-Sept. 2nd Home visits to prepare for the coming school year

SEPTEMBER

September 3rd-6th Labor Day (SCHOOL CLOSED)September 7

thFirst Day of School for Students

September 9th

&10th Rosh Hashannah (SCHOOL CLOSED)

September 16th

Back to School Night 4pm-6pm

September 24th

Staff development day (NO SCHOOL)

OCTOBER

October 2nd

Saturday School

October 8th

Progress Reports Distributed

October 11th

Columbus Day (SCHOOL CLOSED)

October 15th

Coffee and Conversations with the Principals (745am)

October 20

th

Half Day for StudentsNOVEMBER

November 2nd

Election Day (THERE IS SCHOOL TODAY!!!)

November 4th

1st

Quarter Ends

November 11th

Veterans Day (SCHOOL IS IN SESSION)

November 11th

Report Card Night 415pm-730pm

November 12th

Staff development day (NO SCHOOL)

November 13th

Saturday School

November 15th

Awards Ceremony

November 17th

Half Day for Students

November 19th

Coffee and Conversations 745am

November 19th

KIPP AES Family Feast 1pm-4pm

November 22nd-26th THANKSGIVING RECESS (SCHOOL CLOSED)

DECEMBER

December 11th

Saturday School

December 15th


December 16th

Coffee and Conversations

December 17th


December17st

Winter Concert

December 24th

-Dec 31st

WINTER RECESS (SCHOOL CLOSED)

JANUARY

January 4th

Lottery registration starts

January 8th

Saturday SchoolJanuary 12

thHalf Day for Students

January 14th


January 17th

MLK Day (SCHOOL CLOSED)

January 28th

2nd

Quarter Ends


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FEBRUARY

February 3rd

Report Card Night

February 3rd

Awards Ceremony

February 5th

Saturday School

February 8th


February 9th


February 21st

-25th

MID-WINTER BREAK (SCHOOL CLOSED)

February 28th

Students return to school

MARCH

March 11th


March 12th

Saturday School

March 16th


March 18th

KIPP NYC Professional Development Day (SCHOOL CLOSED)

March 25th


APRIL

April 2nd

Saturday School

April 8th

End of 3rd

Quarter

April 12

th

Half Day for StudentsApril 14th

Report Card Night

April 15th

Coffee and Conversations (830am)

April 15th Awards Assembly

April 18th

-26th

SPRING BREAK (SCHOOL CLOSED)

April 27th

Students return to school

MAY

May 14th

Saturday School

May 20th


May 20th


May 30th

Memorial Day (SCHOOL CLOSED)

JUNE

June 11th

Saturday School

June 15th

End of the Year Show

June 16th


June 17th


June 22nd

Last Day of School

June 22nd

End of the Year Awards Ceremony 2pm

NOTE: Summer School 2011 WILL take place in mid to late August, please plan your family vacations for July and

beginning of August. It is mandatory that ALL students are at summer school each year.

If there are any changes in the calendar, the school will send an updated notice prior to the change.

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A) Student and Staff HolidaysLabor Day September 6

Rosh Hashannah September 9&10

Columbus Day October 11

Thanksgiving Recess November 22-26

Winter Recess December 24 December 31

MLK Day January 17

Mid-Winter Break February 21-25

Spring Recess April 18-26

Memorial Day May 30


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B) Half Days for Students

October 20th

November 17th

December 15th

January 12th

February 8th

March 16th

April 12th

June 16th

C) Professional Development Days (NO Students)September 24

th

November 12th

March 18th


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ACADEMICS - WORK HARD

HOMEWORKA key part of the academic program of KIPP Academy is the homework that every KIPPster will receive

every night. Homework must be completed at night before it is due. Students will not be allowed to

complete homework during breakfast unless given explicit permission by their teacher. No student is

excused from any assignment without the permission of his or her teacher prior to the due date. If a

student discovers that s/he will be unable to complete an assignment, s/he must contact the teacher by

phone no later than the night before it is due. If the student is unable to contact their teacher for some

reason, they must bring a written note from their parents/guardians.

KEY HW POINTS

There are many points we review with students. Below are constant messages we send to our KIPPsters

as we reinforce the importance of homework. Please review with your child and continue to reinforce

accurate, thorough and timely completion of homework. As always students and parents can call

teachers with homework questions.

Because we are committed to our mission of preparing our students for middle school, highschool, college and the world beyond, we strongly emphasize the accurate and thorough

completion of homework. HW helps students develop grit, self-control, desire, discipline and

dedication all of which are important tools for success.

Each night, students will come home with their homework folder. There is a section that saysStays at Home. This is graded work for you to see or important notices that the school is

sending home. You will see another section of the folder, which says return to school. This is

the homework that needs to be completed that night and sent back to the school in this folder.

Our children are still developing their homework and work skills; they will need your support athome. At times, many of the assignments will require you to complete them with your child.

Please reach out to the teacher if you need more clarification.

HW completion and effort is logged into Powerschool, which is used to determine grades ineach class as well.

A. MAKE-UP WORK ON DAYS STUDENT IS ABSENTStudents who are absent are expected to make up the class work and homework when they return

to school. All missed, incomplete or incorrect work must be completed. It is the students

responsibility to check with each of his/her teachers to make sure s/he is aware of all assignments.

The time generally allowed to complete this work will be the number of days the student was

absent. For example, if a student was absent for one day, then s/he will have one day to make up

any missed work.

Late, incomplete, or missing assignments (for unexcused reasons other than absences) must be

made up by the next day.B. PARENT SIGNATURE ON TESTSParents must sign all tests and graded assignments, which includes daily reflections. Daily

reflections come home with the student every day and should be signed and sent back to the

school. This will help us to communicate how your child is doing in working hard and being nice.


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CHEATING/PLAGIARISM

Cheating is a serious offense. If a student copies another students work or if a student gives

another student his/her work, it is considered cheating (Academic Dishonesty), and the student will

receive a serious consequence for this behavior.

Plagiarism involves the stealing of someone elses ideas or words as ones own or the imitation of

the language, ideas, and thoughts of another author (or person) and then passing them off as their

own original work. If a student plagiarized and forges a signature, this is also considered Academic

Dishonesty. Students will receive a serious consequence.

PROMOTION TO THE NEXT GRADEStudents may be retained in their grade at the end of the year for any one of, or combination of, the

following factors:

Failure to meet academic standards of readiness for the next grade: Students who fail (earnbelow a 3 or a 70%) a core subject (Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies, Science) may be

retained. Students who fail either the reading or math standardized test at the end of the year

may be retained as well (when applicable).

Failure to meet adequate standards of attendance and lateness: Students who miss more than10 days of school times may be retained. Please note that every 3 days late counts as one day

absent)

Failure to meet behavioral standards of readiness for the next grade level: Students whosebehavior has not shown adequate growth or improvement, or is not at a sufficient level, may be

retained.


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FAMILY INVOLVEMENT

As already mentioned, one of the keys to the success of KIPP Academy Elementary is the strong working

relationship between parents, teachers, and children. The key to this is constant communication. It is for

this reason that all KIPP Academy teachers give out their phone numbers and it is also the reason that

we have a completely open door policy. All KIPP families are welcome to visit the school at any time. Inaddition to phone conversations, school visits, home visits by staff, KIPP Academy Elementary also has

quarterly conferences between parents, teachers and children.

Below are some additional ways that parents have gotten involved in the past. Please feel free to

suggest any other ideas you might have.

WHAT ARE A FEW WAYS I CAN GET INVOLVED?Our families are always asking for ways to get involved. Below are a few ways in which you can do so.

Chaperone and participate in our community service activities

Get involved in parent-literacy activities with your child Join our pot-luck dinners, concerts and other events Attend student in-class performances (poetry caf, in class speeches and presentations, cultural

celebrations, and others depending on specific classes)

Attend quarterly awards ceremony Chaperone school trips Patrol after-school to ensure safety of all of our children Attend parent-meetings Stop by the school to sit in on classes (no amount of time is too short) Invite us to your homes for home visits Sit in on panels Inform us of community events or activities we should be participating in Help with Picture Day Carpool with other families Attend parent-teacher conferences Volunteer with enrichment classes and Saturday school classes And of course we are always available to sample delicious home-cooked meals that your

child rants and raves about

Take a leaf from The Giving Tree and fulfill the wishAnd if there are additional volunteer opportunities, please feel free to contact Ms.

Petruzziello or Mr. Ajani directly.

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