Student and Family

Handbook
2010 - 2011
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 and
happy in the competitive world beyond. We will continue the great work that began
in our middle schools, and prepare our students for life beyond KIPP’s 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 to
come. 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 school’s 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 enseñarles a nuestros estudiantes como desarrollar las habilidades
de carácter y académicos necesarios para lograr éxito en la segundaria y el mundo
competitivo más allá. Continuaremos el trabajo que ya empezó en nuestras
escuelas intermedias y prepararles a nuestros estudiantes para la vida más allá de
las cuatro paredes de KIPP. Estamos muy contentos que ustedes y sus hijos tomen
parte con nosotros para nuestro segundo año.

Si nuestros KIPPsters estén en el salón de clase estudiando historia mundial,

participando en orientación 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
simpático todos los días . Por su increíble fortitud, cariño, esperanza,
comunicación y apoyo, sabemos que nuestros KIPPsters están haciendo cosas
fenomenales todos los días. Nuestra nueva clase de Freshman nos ayudará hacer
una fundación en KIPP NYC College Prep que establecerá el tono para los años más
allá. ¡Los estudiantes son pioneros y su liderazgo será vital a nuestro éxito!
¡Estamos en una época emocionante y estamos muy contentos que ustedes son
parte de la experiencia!

Entendemos que todos estos esfuerzos requieren gran dedicación y disciplina que
sólo pueden ser realizados con los esfuerzos unidos de familias, facultad, y, por
supuesto, nuestros estudiantes su mismo. En nuestro intento para mantener
comunicación abierta y acceso a información, hemos preparado esta guía de la
estructura escolar, asistencia, horario, cultura y académicos. Espero que esta guía
sea un recurso útil para contestar cualquiera pregunta que ustedes tengan. Favor

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de guardarla para consultar cuando sea necesario. Como nuestra escuela crece,
continuaremos renovar la guía y informarles de cualquiera información nueva.

¡Nosotros esperamos un año espectacular y positivo! Favor de contactarme si

tengan cualquiera pregunta o comentario.

Muchas gracias por su fe y apoyo,

Natalie Webb
Directora (917) 687-0052

Table of Contents:
Page

KIPP NYC College Prep: Mission, Name, Crest, and Motto

…………………………………………… 4

The Credo, Beliefs and Five Pillars of KIPP…………………………..

…………………………………………. 5

KIPP NYC College Prep: Re-Commitment to Excellence

Form……………………………………….. 6

School and Faculty Contact Information

……………………………………………………………………….. 9

ACADEMICS: Grading Policy and Graduation

Requirements…………………………………………. 10

2010 - 2011 Calendar……………………………………………..

………………………………………………………. 12

2010 – 2011 Sample Daily Schedule..……………………………..

……………………………………………… 13

Attendance Policy……………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………. 14

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Illness or Injury during School Hours and Medication
…………………………………………………… 17

Discipline and Detention Policy ……………………………………………..

……………………………………… 18

Dress Code/ Uniform ……………………………………………..

……………………………………………………… 21

KIPP NYC College Prep High School Norms

……………………………………………….………………….. 23

Technology and Internet Use Policy……………………………………………..

………………………………. 25

ACADEMICS: Honor Code and Academic Dishonesty

…………………………………………………… 27

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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KIPP NYC College Preparatory
High School
Mission
KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) NYC College Prep’s 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 Name
Our name, KIPP NYC College Prep, signifies one of our primary objectives as a school
– to develop the academic and character skills necessary to attain a college degree.
Currently the majority of teenagers from New York City never attend college, and
many of the NYC students who do start college never finish. By naming our school
KIPP NYC College Prep, we refuse to accept that most New York City students are
not prepared to start and finish college. Our belief is that every KIPPster can earn a
college degree, which is the key to being self-sufficient, successful, and happy in
our competitive world. Our goal is to have our students go and
graduate from college.

Our Crest
The school crest will stand as the visual representation of our
values and philosophy. Our crest will be the first thing colleges
see when they read our recommendations and when visitors enter
our school. The key elements of our crest are the laurel wreath,
an open book, our motto, and the date of our school’s founding. The laurel wreaths
symbolize perseverance and victory. They will become part of our commencement
ceremony and stand as a reminder that one can never rest on their past success or
laurels, but that we all must keep moving forward. The open book symbolizes the
sharing of knowledge and the importance of curiosity. It is our strong belief that we
all learn from each other and that one day our students will become the teachers of
the next generation. Additionally, the quest for knowledge is as important as
having knowledge. We plan to help students become lifelong learners by fostering
a sense of curiosity that extends beyond the school walls. We will drive our students
to question the world around them and find better answers to today’s problems.

Our Motto – “Ancora Imparo”

KIPP NYC College Prep’s motto translates to "I am still learning." Michelangelo, the
great Italian Renaissance artist that created such masterpieces as the painted
ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the sculpture of David, spoke these words in his
eighty-seventh year, at a time when he was considered a master of his craft.
Ancora Imparo exemplifies KIPP NYC College Prep’s lifelong learning philosophy, in

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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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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.

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.

The Five Pillars of KIPP:

KIPP NYC College Prep is part of a national network of KIPP (Knowledge Is Power
Program) schools, which share a set of core operating principles known as the Five
Pillars:

I High Expectations: KIPP NYC College Prep has clearly defined and measurable
high expectations for academic achievement and conduct that make no excuses
based on students’ backgrounds. Students, parents, teachers, and staff create and
reinforce a culture of achievement and support through a range of formal and
informal rewards and consequences for academic performance and behavior.

II Choice & Commitment: Students, their parents, and the faculty choose to
participate in the program. No one is assigned or required to attend the school.
Everyone must make and uphold a commitment to the school and to each other and
put in the time and effort required to achieve success.

III More Time: We know that there are no shortcuts when it comes to success in
academics and life. With an extended school day, week, and year, students have
more time in the classroom both to acquire the academic knowledge and skills that
will prepare them for competitive colleges and to engage in diverse extracurricular
experiences.

IV Power to Lead: At KIPP NYC College Prep, we believe that great schools require
great school leaders. KIPP NYC principals have control over their schools’ budget
and personnel, allowing them maximum effectiveness in helping students learn.

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V Focus on Results: KIPP has a relentless focus on high student performance on
standardized tests and other objective measures. Just as there are no shortcuts,
there are no excuses. Students are expected to achieve a level of academic
performance that will enable them to succeed at the nation’s best colleges. KIPP
NYC College Prep will administer New York State Regents tests in all major subject
areas, in addition to school-based assessments.

KIPP NYC College Prep Re-Commitment to Excellence

Form
Teacher’s Commitment:
We fully commit to the following:
• We will always teach in the best way we know how and will do whatever it
takes for our students to learn.

• We will arrive at work on time each day, work on appropriate Saturdays, and
work during the summer to ensure our students’ success.

• We will work, think, and behave in the best way we know how, and we will do
whatever it takes to help our students to go to and graduate from college. As
a result we 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.

• We will make ourselves available to students and families and address any
concerns they might have in a timely manner.

• We will protect the safety, interests and rights of all individuals in the
classroom.

• We will ensure that our students enroll in challenging courses that will
prepare them for college entrance and that will fulfill KIPP NYC College Prep
graduation requirements.

• We will sponsor and chaperone KIPP NYC College Prep events on appropriate
weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

• We will support the school’s policies, including discipline and dress code, as
detailed in the KIPP NYC College Prep student handbook.

• We will actively communicate with students, parents, and fellow teachers

regarding students’ progress, difficulties, and successes.

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 • We will contact students’ parents, advisors, and/or counselors if our students
have 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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Student’s 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 to
learn. I will attend school each day, complete my homework, and ask
questions when I am confused.

• I will work, think, and behave in the best way I know how and I will do
whatever it takes for me and my fellow teammates to go and 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 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, including
Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors classes. If my GPA falls below 2.00, I
will seek out additional help from teachers, staff and teammates.

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

• I will participate in at-least one extra-curricular activity and I will try to

become 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 summer
after my 9th grade year.

• I will avoid people, places, and things—both inside and outside of school—
that I know or should know will not help me have a bright future.

• I will follow the school’s policies, including discipline and dress code, as
detailed in the KIPP NYC College Prep student handbook.

• I will be honest with myself and others at all times by accepting responsibility
for my actions, and making choices that will lead me toward success in the
future.

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 do

whatever it takes to help him/her become the best possible person he/she
can be.

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

• I will encourage my child to work, think, and behave in the best way that
he/she knows how, and I will do whatever it takes to support my child to go to
and 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, including

Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors Classes.

• I will allow my child to participate in activities offered during KIPP Block, as

well as school-related activities and field trips, which occur during non-school
hours.

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

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

• I will support the school’s policies, including discipline and dress code, as
detailed in the KIPP NYC College Prep student handbook.

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

• I will contact my child’s advisor or counselor if my child has a problem that

may jeopardize his/her college preparation.

Failure to adhere to these commitments can jeopardize my child’s 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 List
Last First
Name Name Title Number Email Address
Antao Adrian English Teacher 908 720 aantao@kippnyc.org
Bambling Rebekah History Teacher 6073686
917 org
Capellan Carlos Dean of Students 5956880
347 rg
Caseres Gabriell Biology Teacher 3286208
551 g
Cathcart a
Nathalie Math Teacher 0290209
917 rg
Chen Hugh Dean of Academics & 9051658
917 hchen@kippnyc.org
Crosby Karioki Counseling
Art Teacher 9353701
917 kcrosby@kippnyc.org
DeFazio Michael P.E. & Health Teacher 3094675
917 rg
DePesa Barbara AP of Teaching & Learning 9432
917 279 g
Desario Liz Summer/Career Counselor 3370658
516 g
Givler Harley Music Teacher 4167764
718 hgivler@kippnyc.org
Godwin Mary Spanish Teacher 7871653
917 rg
Greendyk Carter Spanish Teacher 5473
210 381 .org
e
Hansan John College Prep Teacher 1974804
917 g
Harris Kent
Kevin Dean of Students 4178667
646 kharris@kippnyc.org
Heatley Janelle English Teaching Fellow 4184496
718 g
Hollinger Aaron Special Education Teacher 6840
402-960- rg
Imwold Jeffrey Dean of Special Education 1852687
917 jimwold@kippnyc.org
Javier Ramon Counselor 7109532
917 rjavier@kippnyc.org
Koko Juliet School Nurse & Health 8603858
917 jkoko@kippnyc.org
Kratz Tessa Teacher
Director of High School 1578
206 251 tkratz@kippnyc.org
Lefkowitz Amanda Operations
Biology Teacher 3778905
856 org
Leingang Susan Special Education Teacher 3572804
917 rg
Lenchews Isabelle Social Worker 8154455
516 .org
ki
Leon Jason Math Teacher 8646415
718 jleon@kippnyc.org
Leventhal Ari Chemistry Teacher 2487686
917 org
Lifrieri Anthony Math Teacher 9244687
917 alifrieri@kippnyc.org
Miller Terron Counselor 6806653
917 tmiller@kippnyc.org
Myers Jerome Advisor to Leaders 2748524
347 jmyers@kippnyc.org
Myers Tammy Dean of Teaching and 5312
347 277 tmyers@kippnyc.org
Nelson Renee Learning
Math Teacher 3395939
917 rnelson@kippnyc.org
Niewald Nicole Biology Teacher 0700221
314 g
Ortiz Nicky Office/Music Assistant 4922299
646 nortiz@kippnyc.org
Osborne Joy English Teacher 2043
702 501 g
Powell Jesus Assistant Dean of 8840653
917 jpowell@kippnyc.org
Reyes Melissa Studentsof College
Director 6261428
917 mreyes@kippnyc.org
Richardso Mimi Counseling
English Teacher 7642579
917 c.org
n
Rodarte Laura Counselor 0479
917 685 g
Rodgers James History Teacher 2938716
254 g
Rosenstei Lauren Dance Teacher 0246805
917 org
n
Rothwell Natasha Drama Teacher 6405280
646 rg
Routhier Sam History Teacher 5895962
203 g
Taylor Elise Office Manager 7359686
917 etaylor@kippnyc.org
Tejwani Rohit Biology Teacher 1218610
914 g
Webb Natalie Principal 9124687
917 nwebb@kippnyc.org
Woda Erica P.E. Teacher/Athletics 0052954
508 ewoda@kippnyc.org
Wondwos Rahel DirectorPrep Teacher
College 14 0545687
917 yc.org
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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 Policy
Letter GPA
A (93-100) 4.0 Students receiving an A show deep mastery of the knowledge
and skills that
A- (90-92) 3.7 have been taught; they demonstrate an ability to go beyond the
basic
requirements of assignments to produce creative, thorough
work.

B+ (87-89) 3.3 Although students receiving a B may still have some

B (83-86) 3.0 areas to work on, they demonstrate a solid mastery
B- (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, and

may
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 instructional
resources and student
effort.

GPA (Grade Point Average)

Grades will be given on a letter scale, see chart above. Your GPA or grade point
average is based on the value of the letter grade where an A is 4.0, B 3.0, and C
2.0.

Assessments and Exams

At 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 semester
to determine each student’s grade.

As the vast majority of colleges use final exams, at the end of each semester KIPP
NYC College Prep students will have a major exam or paper/project in all their core
academic classes. If a course includes a NY State Regents or Advanced Placement
Exam, these tests may replace a final exam.
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 KIPP NYC College Prep Graduation Requirements
Course Courses and Harva College College College KIPP NYC College Prep Course Offerings
Credits Required rd Prep Prep Prep
Regent Advance Advanc
s d ed
Diplom Regents Regents
a Diploma Diploma
with
Honors
English & Language Arts 4 Years 4 75 or 75 or 90 or English I or Honors English I
Years higher higher higher
English II or Honors English II
English III or Honors English III
English IV or AP English Literature
Mathematics 4 Years 4 75 or 75 or 90 or Algebra I (taken 8th grade, offered 9th)
Years higher higher on higher on
on one three three Geometry or Honors Geometry
math math math
exam exams exams Algebra II/Trig or Honors Algebra II/Trig
(Integrate (Integrat
Pre-Calculus
d ed
Algebra, Algebra, SUPA Calculus or AP Calculus AB
Geometry Geometr
, and Alg y, and Stock Market Finance and/or Finance
2 / Trig) Alg 2 / Management
Trig)
Science 4 Years plus 4 75 or 75 or 90 or Earth Science (taken in 8th grade)
Years higher higher on higher on
on one two two Living Environment or Honors Biology
1,200 science science science
exam exams exams Chemistry or Honors Chemistry
minutes of (Living (Living Physics or Honors Physics
Env. and Env. and
lab work one one AP Physics C, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP
other) other) Environmental, and/or Forensics
Social Studies 4 Years 3 75 or 75 or 90 or Global History I
Years higher higher on higher on
Global History and 2 Years on two two social two Global History II
Geography social studies social
American History 1 Year studies exams studies US History and Government or AP US History
Economics 0.5 Year exams exams Economics (0.5)
Participation in 0.5 Year Participation in Gov't or AP US Gov't and
Government Politics (0.5)
Language other than 3 Years 4 None 75 or 90 or Spanish I or Spanish I for Heritage/Native
English1 Years higher higher Speakers
Spanish II or Spanish II for H/N Speakers
Spanish III or AP Spanish Language for H/N
Speakers
AP Spanish Lang or AP Spanish Lit for H/N
Speakers
Physical Education 2 Years P.E. I, II, III, IV
Health Education 0.5 Years
Health (0.5)
(w/parenting)
Visual Arts, Music, 1 Year
Music, Visual Arts, Drama
Dance, and/or Theatre
Career and Tech 1 Year* *Unit incorporated into math or science
Education classes or offered as elective
College Prep/Electives 3.5 Years Speech and Composition (0.5)
Logic and Reasoning (0.5)
College Readiness (0.5)
Honors Speech and Composition/Senior
Research and College Counseling (1.0)
Choice of Electives (1.0 or more)
Total 26 units of credit 5 9 exams 9 exams
exams w/ 90
average
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***Insert Calendar Here****

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KIPP NYC College Prep Master KIPP NYC College Prep
Schedule Wednesdays

Perio Perio End

d Start Time End Time d Start Time Time
1 8:00 AM 8:50 AM 1 8:00 AM 8:48 AM
8:50 AM 8:53 AM 8:48 AM 8:51 AM
2 8:53 AM 9:43 AM 2 8:51 AM 9:39 AM
9:43 AM 9:46 AM 9:39 AM 9:42 AM
3 9:46 AM 10:36 AM 3 9:42 AM 10:30 AM
10:36 AM 10:39 AM 10:30 AM 10:33 AM
4 10:39 AM 11:29 AM 4 10:33 AM 11:21 AM
11:29 AM 11:32 AM 11:21 AM 11:24 AM
5 11:32 AM 12:22 PM 5 11:24 AM 12:12 PM
12:22 PM 12:25 PM 12:12 PM 12:15 PM
6 12:25 PM 1:15 PM 6 12:15 PM 1:03 PM
1:15 PM 1:18 PM 1:03 PM 1:06 PM
7 1:18 PM 2:08 PM 7 1:06 PM 1:54 PM
2:08 PM 2:11 PM 1:54 PM 1:57 PM
8 2:11 PM 3:01 PM 8 1:57 PM 2:45 PM
3:01 PM 3:10 PM 2:45 PM 2:48 PM
KIPP Advis
Block 3:10 PM 4:10 or 4:40 PM ory
Sessi
Timetable Key on 2:48 PM 3:33 PM
0:50 Class Timetable Key
0:50 Lunch
1:00 KIPP Block 0:48 Class
0:03 Passing Time 0:48 Lunch
0:09 KIPP Block Passing Time 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 maximize
their 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 in
college 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 Absences
Daily 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 by
8:00am 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 doctor’s 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).

Tardiness
Lateness 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 Early
We 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 sign
students 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 Retention

Students 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
student’s progress at the end of the year. Attendance will be taken on all days that
school 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 the
class 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 Hours

A student’s 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 child’s illness. A student’s emergency contact
information should be kept current so we are able to contact families regarding a
student’s health in a timely manner. To make changes or update to a student’s
information you can contact the main office.

Medication
KIPP 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 child’s 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 find
solutions 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 specific
behaviors 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/or
homework 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 another

student
• Vandalize school property causing minor damage
• Endanger the physical safety of another by the use of force or threats of
force 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 an
infraction 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 student’s 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 the
parents 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 student’s 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 student’s 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
Director’s 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
student’s 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 suspended
and 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 Professional Dress Dress Down

Shirts:
KIPP NYC College Prep polos (long or short- Shirts: Shirts:
sleeved) and sweaters. Students may not Button-down shirts and blouses KIPP NYC College
wear sweatshirts, hoodies, or cardigans Prep t-shirts or
over their polos shirts unless they are a College shirts
school approved item. (long or short-
Pants:
sleeved)
Slacks in black, blue, gray, brown,
or tan
Pants:
Slacks, khakis, or corduroys (no jeans) in Pants:
black, blue, gray, brown, or tan. No bright
Jeans in black or
colors or pants made of jean material. Belt:
blue, or khakis or
Solid black or brown corduroys in black,
Belt:
blue, gray, brown,
Must be worn each day. Colors are okay –
or tan
large and distracting details/buckles are
not. Shoes:

Dress shoes with 1” or lower heel Belt:

Shoes: (no open toes)
Belt of your choice
Sneakers, casual shoes or boots with 1” or
lower heel (no open toes or flip-flops) (no large buckles)
Skirts / Dresses for Girls
Sweaters (optional): (optional):
Shoes:
KIPP NYC College Prep sweaters/pullovers,
KIPP NYC College Prep skirts or Sneakers, casual
but a KIPP polo is required underneath the
appropriate length professional shoes or boots with
sweater.
skirts and dresses. Female 1” or lower heel (no
professional dress should not be
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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 open toes or flip-
and skirts must be worn with flops)
solid tights in appropriate colors
in the Fall and Winter. Ladies
should not have bare legs.
Sweaters (optional):
KIPP NYC College
Prep
Tie for Boys: sweaters/pullovers
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 a
minimum amount of make-up and
other jewelry.

Additionally, the following dress code policies must be adhered to by ALL students
EVERY 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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 Clothing that carries a small logo may be worn if it can be covered by the
student’s fist.
• No underwear, undershirts, bras, or bra straps may be visible under any
circumstance.
Jewelry and Makeup
• Students are permitted to wear necklaces, rings, and bracelets. Necklaces must
be tucked into a shirt at all times and no beads, chains, or excessively long or
heavy necklaces are permitted.
• Girls may wear earrings that are no larger or longer than a quarter. Boys may not
wear earrings.
• Jewelry may not be distracting, make noise, or have inappropriate connotations. If
jewelry is inappropriate, students will be asked to remove it.
• Sunglasses may not be worn over the eyes or as an accessory.
• No visible body piercings, including tongue rings, are permitted.
• No heavy makeup is permitted. Those wearing excessive makeup will be asked to
remove it. Makeup, perfume, lotion, or any other cosmetics are never to be
applied anywhere but in bathrooms.
Head Coverings and Hair
• Hats or other head coverings, including scarves, headbands, sweatbands, hoods,
do-rags, hair picks, and bandanas, may not be worn, except for religious reasons.
• Boys must keep any facial hair clean, neatly trimmed, and professional looking.
Tattoos
• Visible permanent or temporary tattoos are not permitted.

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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 to
maintain 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 the
issue 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 be
respected 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 teacher’s logbook and quietly leave the classroom
with 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. Students
who 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 child’s 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 child’s 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 student’s
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 student’s
parent/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 student’s
parent/guardian will need to pick up the music player. Student will be
responsible for serving same day detention.
○ The third time the music player will be confiscated and the student’s
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 else’s 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 child’s 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 Dishonesty

Honor Code
A KIPP NYC College Prep student will adhere to the highest standards of academic
integrity. Every student will produce their own academic work and will neither
receive nor give assistance without prior permission from the teacher. Every
student will write the KIPP NYC College Prep Honor Code at the bottom of every
major test, paper, or project:

On my honor, I pledge that this test/paper/project is my

own, original work.

Academic Dishonesty- Cheating and Plagiarism

To be prepared academically for college one must be able to perform without
cheating, plagiarizing, or copying another person’s work. When using sources for
papers and projects, students should properly use citations giving credit to the
appropriate origin of information. Also, a student may not improperly assist another
student on an assignment/test or allow another student to copy your work. The
consequences 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 the
test.
• 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 student’s 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 Reading
and 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
student’s 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 student’s 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 course

which 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 Services
KIPP 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 student’s 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
HChen@kippnyc.org RJavier@kippnyc.org
TMiller@kippnyc.org

Isabelle Lenchewski Laura Rodarte

Social Worker Academic Counselor
516-455-8646 917-685-2938
ILenchewski@kippnyc.org LRodarte@kippnyc.org

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Special Education Services

For students who have Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or 504 Accommodations,
the KIPP NYC College Prep’s Special Education Services (SES) staff will provide the
necessary support to meet every student’s 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 special
services.

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

JImwold@kippnyc.org

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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. Student’s 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 cards
College Readiness
• Early college knowledge during freshman and sophomore year
• College placement support in conjunction with the student’s 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
students and staff to voice their concerns and work together to come to positive
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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 and
sections 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 New
York 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 a
note 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 to
participate 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

All-Year Activities Fall Winter Spring

Band Football- Boys Basketball – Baseball- Boys

Dance Cheerleading Boys/Girls Softball- Girls
Debate Team/Mock Trial Cross Country Cheerleading Track- Outdoor
Drama and Play Running Conditioning
Production Soccer – Track- Indoor
Martial Arts (Shao-lin Boys/Girls
Kung Fu) Volleyball- Girls
Newspaper
Orchestra
Robotics
Slam Poetry
Studio Art
Yoga

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 season’s schedule and may take place at different times and days
each week.

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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 be
welcome 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 major
events 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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Code of Conduct during Major Events and Competitions:
Throughout the course of the year, most extracurricular activities and sports will
hold major events and competitions. Some of these events will occur on KIPP NYC
College Prep’s campus, while others will occur offsite. Regardless of the location,
under the leadership and guidance of faculty advisor, students should be cognizant
of the fact that they are representatives of KIPP NYC College Prep, and
consequently, they should adhere to the following code of conduct:

• Students will wear professional dress with a KIPP logo button-down shirt
on the day of the major event or competition.
• Students must abide by all of the regulations of KIPP NYC College Prep, as
well as those of any campus or institution which they happen to be
visiting.
• Should a student’s behavior fall out of line with KIPP NYC College Prep’s
expectations while offsite, the following consequences could occur:
○ Student will no longer be allowed to participate in any offsite
activities or competitions for their extracurricular activity.
○ Student will not be allowed to participate in any major events or
competitions for their extracurricular activity.
○ Student will no longer be allowed to participate in their
extracurricular activity.

Sportsmanship
KIPP NYC College Prep student-athletes will be expected to be good sports at all
times. We will treat our opponents with respect, win or lose. KIPP Student-athletes
will not use profanity, taunt or intentionally harm their opponents. We will play by
the rules, and in the event of a loss we will congratulate the winner. We will play for
the love of the game, not the result.

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