Enroll Your Child
KIPP STRIVE Academy is a free, public charter school. Admission to KIPP STRIVE Academy is granted to students regardless of prior academic record, conduct or socioeconomic background. This means there are no academic requirements that need to be met for enrollment. The only enrollment requirement is that your child resides within the Atlanta Public Schools district. If there are more interested students and families than we have space for, a lottery is conducted for admission. Upon enrollment, you will be asked to sign the school's Commitment to Excellence which outlines the commitments you, your child, and your child’s teacher agree to make to ensure a successful experience at KIPP STRIVE Academy.
2013 Open House Information
Open House nights will occur on the dates below in 2013:
January 24th at 6:00 pm
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Enrollment Process
Any student zoned to Atlanta Public Schools is eligible for enrollment in KIPP STRIVE Academy. KIPP is a four-year program, and therefore students are expected to commit to the school from 5th to 8th grade. Families are encouraged to enroll during their child’s 4th grade year (for 5th grade) as slots are very limited in upper grades. There is no academic prerequisite for admission to KIPP STRIVE Academy.
Enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year will begin January 1, 2013.
Enrollment deadline: March 15, 2013
Process for Lottery
If the number of enrollment forms to KIPP STRIVE Academy exceeds capacity, a random selection process will be used for admission, with first preference given to siblings of students already enrolled in the school as well as children of staff and teachers of the school. This lottery will be held on the school day following the enrollment deadline after which the number of enrollment forms exceeds capacity.
Waitlist Information
After the lottery, interested parents can still submit enrollment forms; their children are added to our waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to attend?
KIPP STRIVE Academy is a 5th – 8th grade program. Any 4th grader zoned to Atlanta Public Schools is eligible to enroll for 5th grade. The school does not consider grades or test scores.
Because the KIPP experience is based upon a 4-year model, students are expected to commit to KIPP STRIVE Academy beginning in 5th grade. In order to make the school available to as many students as possible, KIPP STRIVE Academy will continue to admit new students in 6th grade if slots are available.
Where is the school located?
The school is located on Lucile Avenue in the West End area of Atlanta.
What is a charter school?
KIPP STRIVE Academy is a free public charter school. The school operates using public tax dollars and its charter is authorized by the Atlanta Board of Education and the Georgia State Board of Education. Students are eligible for the same state and federal programs (including free or reduced lunch) at KIPP STRIVE Academy.
Are uniforms required?
Yes, students are required to wear uniforms each day. Uniform shirts are provided by the school for a small fee.
Is transportation provided?
The school is committed to working with families throughout West Atlanta to meet their transportation needs. Families outside the school's designated transportation zone may need to provide their own transportation.
Enroll Now
Enrollment will open for the 2013-14 school year on January 1, 2013.
