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Do you have an unwavering belief that
all students can achieve?. |
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Are you relentless in your pursuit of student success? |
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Then you might have what it takes to be a
KIPP Metro Atlanta Teacher! |
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KIPP Metro Atlanta is a network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory charter schools in Atlanta. Our mission is to prepare students for top quality high schools, colleges, and the competitive world beyond. KIPP Metro Atlanta currently operates three schools (KIPP South Fulton Academy, KIPP WAYS Academy, and KIPP STRIVE Academy) in the Atlanta Public and Fulton County School districts serving over 600 students from fifth to eighth grade. KIPP Vision Academy is the fourth and newest school and will open in the summer of 2010 serving 85 students in 5th grade. In 2014, at full growth KIPP STRIVE will serve 300 students from fifth to eighth grade. In 10 years, KIPP Metro Atlanta plans to grow to serve over 3,000 students on the path to college.
KIPP Metro Atlanta is associated with the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, which recruits and trains school leaders to open KIPP schools across the country. The KIPP network is rapidly growing, with 66 schools currently operating throughout the US and plans to grow to over 100 schools by 2010.
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The Five Pillars of KIPP |
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1. High Expectations. KIPP schools have clearly defined and measurable high expectations for academic achievement and conduct that make no excuses based on the 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.
2. Choice & Commitment. Students, their parents, and the faculty of each KIPP school choose to participate in the program. No one is assigned or forced to attend a KIPP school. Everyone must make and uphold a commitment to the school and to each other to put in the time and effort required to achieve success.
3. More Time. KIPP schools 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 to acquire the academic knowledge and skills that will prepare them for competitive high schools and colleges, as well as more opportunities to engage in diverse extracurricular experiences.
4. Power to Lead. The principals of KIPP schools are effective academic and organizational leaders who understand that great schools require great school leaders. They have control over their school budget and personnel. They are free to swiftly move dollars or make staffing changes, allowing them maximum effectiveness in helping students learn.
5. Focus on Results. KIPP schools relentlessly 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 high schools and colleges. Teachers will be provided consistent and constant professional development opportunities and will be expected to support each other’s growth as a team and family.
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