kipp through college 2009-10 high school alumni handbook
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High School
Alumni Handbook 2009-2010
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Table of Contents KIPP Through College Hours & Calendar 3 Staff Directory 4 Cluster Advisory Model & High School Assignments 5 Academic Enrichment Program (AEP) Overview 10 KTC Policies: 10 Attendance Study Plans
Dismissal Safety & Security Food & Drinks MetroCards Dress Code & Conduct Mobile Lab Consequences Trips and Events Ten Commandments for Success in HS & Getting into College 14 Alumni Commitment Form 15
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Contact Us: c/o KIPP Academy c/o KIPP STAR c/o KIPP AMP 250 East 156th St. 4th Floor 433 West 123rd St. 1224 Park Place, 4th Floor Bronx, NY 10451 New York, NY 10027 Brooklyn, NY 11213 Phone (718) 665-3555 Phone (212) 991-2650 Phone (718) 943-3710 Fax (718) 585-7982 Fax (212) 666 – 2406 Fax (718) 774-3673 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:45 pm
KIPP Through College is closed on the following days: Sept 25 KIPP NYC PD Day – NO AFTERNOON PROGRAMS Sep 28 Yom Kippur – KTC CLOSED Oct 12 Columbus Day – KTC CLOSED Nov 6 KIPP NYC PD Day – NO AFTERNOON PROGRAMS Nov 23 – Dec 1 Thanksgiving – KTC CLOSED Dec 23 NO AFTERNOON PROGRAMS Dec 24 – Jan 1 Winter Recess – KTC CLOSED Jan 18 Martin Luther King Day – KTC CLOSED Feb 15 – 19 Midwinter Recess – KTC CLOSED Feb 25 – 26 NO AFTERNOON PROGRAMS March 29 – April 6 Spring Recess – KTC CLOSED May 31 Memorial Day – KTC CLOSED June 21 – 28 NO AFTERNOON PROGRAMS KIPP Through College 2009 – 2010 Activities & Events Calendar
SEPTEMBER September 15 KTC Parent/Alumni Back to School Night (Class of 2013 & 2012 @ STAR) September 16 KTC Parent/Alumni Back to School Night (Class of 2011 @ Academy) September 17 KTC Parent/Alumni Back to School Night (Class of 2010 @ Academy) September 22 KTC Parent/Alumni Back to School Night (Class of 2013 @ AMP) September 21 Academic Enrichment Program begins this week October 15 Big Apple BX Fair (Class of 2011 & 2010) November 24 KTC Thanksgiving Dinner (Class of 2013 – 2010) January 23 Parent Workshop (Class of 2013 – 2010) January 30 HS Sports Day (Class of 2013 – 2009) March 20 – 21 Camp Ramapo (Class of 2011) June 12 HS Alumni Cookout (Class 0f 2013 – 2010) June 16 Senior Dinner (Class of 2010) June 17 Last day of Academic Enrichment Program
Jane Martínez Dowling KIPP NYC Through College, Executive Director
Denee Bottoms Alumni Counselor [email protected] Ext. 1152 • 917-497-0869
Kristoffer Harris Post-Placement Counselor [email protected] Ext. 1148 • Cell 917-940-8354
Nathan Smith Director of Counseling Services [email protected] Ext.1133 • Cell 917-902-4814
Carlos Capellan Director of College Services [email protected] Ext.1127 • Cell 347-880-3286
Alicia T. Johnson Director of Operations [email protected] Ext.1134 • Cell 914-954-6345
Nathaniel M. Smith College Placement Advisor [email protected] Ext.1128 • Cell 347-803-0329
Dominick DiFalco College Academic Director [email protected] Ext.1144 • Cell 973-960-0836
Khalia Joseph High School Academic Advisor [email protected] Ext.1146 • Cell 954-292-1333
Julie Torres Safdar High School Placement Advisor [email protected] Ext. 1147• Cell 917-805-8906
Jackie Gilchrist Alumni Counselor [email protected] Ext.1140 • Cell 917-750-2308
Dawan Julien Director of High School Academic Support [email protected] Ext.1132 • Cell 347-351-8741
Chris Weeks Academic and Placement Dean [email protected] Ext.1125 • Cell 646-241-9610
Shirin Foroudi College Academic Advisor [email protected] Ext.1150 • Cell 347-8864941
Santos Martinez Outreach Coordinator [email protected] Ext.1104 • Cell 646-423-3361
Latoyia R. Williams High School Academic Advisor [email protected] Ext. 1149 • 917-593-7610
Kendall Glaspie Career Services Coordinator [email protected] Ext.1120 • Cell 347-271-1375
Natiki Montano Operations Manager [email protected] Ext. 1141• Cell 646-400-8643
Kristen Harris Director of Brooklyn Programs [email protected] Ext.1124 • Cell 718-404-4636
Melissa Reyes Director of College Placement [email protected] Ext.1129 • Cell 917-428-7642
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CLUSTER ADVISORY MODEL & HIGH SCHOOL ASSIGNMENTS In order to ensure our students’ continued success, we are following the cluster model for the staff to use and work more effectively with students and schools. Cluster Advisor Roles & Responsibilities (High School) Roles: 1. Establish a relationship with cluster schools that alumni attend 2. Build ongoing communication between KTC and the school site 3. Serve as the main KTC contact/liaison for all alumni at a given school site 4. Formulate a relationship with advisees at cluster school site 5. Build relationships with counselors, dean’s office, financial aid office, and transcript/report card
office Cluster Advisor Assignments
High School Cluster Advisor
St. Raymond Academy for Girls Alicia Johnson Marie Curie High School for Medicine & Nursing Alicia Johnson Brooklyn Friends Chris Weeks Cardinal Spellman Chris Weeks Clarkstown HS North Chris Weeks Clarkstown HS South Chris Weeks Elisabeth Irwin/ LREI Chris Weeks Esperanza Academy Charter HS Chris Weeks Fordham Preparatory School Chris Weeks Horace Mann School Chris Weeks Kingston HS (upstate NY) Chris Weeks Monsignor Scanlan Chris Weeks Nightingale Bamford Chris Weeks Packer Collegiate Chris Weeks Riverdale Country School Chris Weeks Trinity Chris Weeks Urban Assembly Academy for History & Citizenship for Young Men Chris Weeks Dreamyard Preparatory School Dawan Julien Emily N. Carey Harbor School Dawan Julien FLAGS Dawan Julien
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Frederick Douglass Academy II Dawan Julien Frederick Douglass Academy VI Dawan Julien High School of Fashion Industries Dawan Julien John V. Lindsay Wildcat Charter School Dawan Julien Manhattan/Hunter High School Dawan Julien Millennium High School Dawan Julien Mott Hall High School Dawan Julien New York City Museum School Dawan Julien Pace High School Dawan Julien School of the Future High School Dawan Julien The Lords House of Praise Dawan Julien The Spence School Dawan Julien Young Women's Leadership School Dawan Julien Bronx Engineering & Technology Academy Denee Bottoms Leadership Institute Denee Bottoms Macy Program at Clinton High School Denee Bottoms Milton Hershey School Denee Bottoms Murry Bergtraum High School Denee Bottoms New Heights Charter School Denee Bottoms Queens Preparatory Academy Denee Bottoms Adlaie Stevenson HS Jackie Gilchrist Norcross HS (GA) Jackie Gilchrist Aquinas High School Jane Dowling Mother Cabrini High School Jane Dowling Notre Dame School Jane Dowling Xavier High School Jane Dowling A. Phillip Randolph Julie Torres Beacon High School Julie Torres Dwight-Englewood Julie Torres Mt. St. Michael Academy Julie Torres Mt. St. Ursula Julie Torres New Milford HS (NJ) Julie Torres Rice Julie Torres St. Agnes Julie Torres Aviation High School Kendall Glaspie High School for Contemporary Arts Kendall Glaspie Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics Kendall Glaspie Urban Assembly School for Business for Young Women Kendall Glaspie Urban Assembly School of Design & Construction Kendall Glaspie Bishop Loughlin Khalia Joseph Catherine McAuley HS Khalia Joseph Edward R. Murrow HS Khalia Joseph
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Erasmus HS Khalia Joseph Lincoln HS Khalia Joseph Medgar Evers HS Khalia Joseph Midwood HS Khalia Joseph STAR Academy @ Erasmus Khalia Joseph Andover ABC Kris Harris Cambridge School of Weston Kris Harris Chatham Hall Kris Harris Choate Rosemary Hall Kris Harris Church Farms School Kris Harris Darien ABC Kris Harris Deerfield Academy Kris Harris Emma Willard School Kris Harris Ethel Walker School Kris Harris Fayetteville Manlius ABC Kris Harris George School Kris Harris Mt. Greylock ABC Kris Harris Groton School Kris Harris Guilford ABC Kris Harris Kent Kris Harris Lawrence Academy Kris Harris Madison ABC Kris Harris Masconomet ABC Kris Harris Middlesex School Kris Harris New Canaan ABC Kris Harris Northfield Mount Hermon Kris Harris Oldfields School Kris Harris Phillips Academy Kris Harris Pomfret Kris Harris Ridgefield ABC Kris Harris Simsbury ABC Kris Harris St. Mark's School Kris Harris St. Paul's School Kris Harris Stoneleigh-Burnam Kris Harris Strath Haven ABC Kris Harris The Hotchkiss School Kris Harris The Loomis Chaffee School Kris Harris The Stony Brook School Kris Harris Wasatch Academy (UT) Kris Harris Wellsley ABC Kris Harris Westminster School Kris Harris White Mountain School Kris Harris
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Wilton ABC Kris Harris Winchester ABC Kris Harris Automotive HS Kristen Harris Bard High School Early College Kristen Harris Bard High School Early College II Kristen Harris Bishop Ford Central HS Kristen Harris Benjamin Banneker Kristen Harris Brooklyn HS for the Arts Kristen Harris Brooklyn Technical HS Kristen Harris Brooklyn School for Music & Theatre Kristen Harris Cy Woods HS (TX) Kristen Harris Fallsburg HS Kristen Harris Lourdes Academy HS Kristen Harris NEST+M Kristen Harris Transit Tech HS Kristen Harris Urban Assembly for Music & Art Kristen Harris Academies @ Englewood (NJ) Latoyia Williams Art & Design HS Latoyia Williams East Orange Campus HS (NJ) Latoyia R. Williams Elizabeth HS (NJ) Latoyia R. Williams Frederick Douglass Academy Latoyia Williams Hackensack High School (NJ) Latoyia Williams James Bowie HS (TX) Latoyia Williams Manhattan Village Academy Latoyia Williams Norman Thomas HS Latoyia Williams Opportunity Charter School Latoyia Williams Teaneck HS (NJ) Latoyia Williams Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy (NJ) Latoyia R. Williams Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts Latoyia Williams Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing Arts & Visual Arts Latoyia Williams Cristo Rey Melissa Reyes North Rockland HS Melissa Reyes Preston Melissa Reyes
St. Jean Baptiste Melissa Reyes St. Raymond’s High School for Boys Melissa Reyes Warwich Valley HS Melissa Reyes Yorktown High School Melissa Reyes Bridgeton HS (NJ) Nathan Smith Central Islip Senior High School Nathan Smith Eagle Academy Nathan Smith Facing History Nathan Smith Freedom High School Nathan Smith
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Greenburgh Academy Nathan Smith High School of Arts & Technology Nathan Smith Innovation Diploma Plus Nathan Smith Lower Merion High School (PA) Nathan Smith Richard R. Green Nathan Smith Roosevelt HS Nathan Smith Stroudsburg High School Nathan Smith Thurgood Marshall Academy Nathan Smith Unity Center for Urban Technology Nathan Smith Vance HS (NC) Nathan Smith Bronx Center for Science & Math Nathaniel Smith Bronx Health Science Nathaniel Smith Bronx HS for Law & Community Service Nathaniel Smith Bronx Leadership Academy Nathaniel Smith Cardinal Hayes Nathaniel Smith Environmental Studies Nathaniel Smith High School for Teaching & the Professions Nathaniel Smith Hostos Lincoln Academy Nathaniel Smith La Salle Academy Nathaniel Smith Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies Nathaniel Smith Mt. Pocono East (PA) Nathaniel Smith PULSE HS Nathaniel Smith St. Catherine's Academy Nathaniel Smith Truman HS Nathaniel Smith University Heights Secondary School at Bronx Community College Nathaniel Smith All Hallows School Natiki Montano Cathedral High School Natiki Montano High School for Careers & Sports Santos Martinez
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ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Academic Enrichment Program (AEP) provides opportunities for high school age alumni of KIPP middle schools. Program elements include:
o Afterschool Academic Subject Area Tutoring & Homework Help o Regent Test Prep o Summer Internship Prep & Placement Opportunities o College Preparation & Readiness o Field Trips & Rewards
S T U D Y H A L L S C H E D U L E DAYS TIME LOCATION Mon & Wed 3:00 – 5:00 pm KIPP: STAR Tue & Thu 4:00 – 5:45 pm KIPP: STAR Mon – Thu 3:30 – 5:00 pm KIPP Academy Tue – Thu 3:30 – 5:30 KIPP:AMP KIPP THROUGH COLLEGE POLICIES A T T E N D A N C E All high school age KIPP NYC alumni may attend study hall during the times and at the locations listed above. Students should come to study hall with the purpose of completing homework or studying independently, or to work with a tutor in a particular subject area (at STAR and AMP only). If a student shows up to study hall without any work to do, KTC will provide the students with supplemental study materials. If the student does not want to complete the suggested assignment, his or her parent/guardian will be contacted and the student will be sent home. S T U D Y P L A N S Once a student has received a progress report or report cards, his or her cluster advisor will develop a study plan to target areas of weakness in collaboration with the students and his or her parent/guardian. The study plan will specify the days of the week and times that the student is to attend KTC study hall. If a student does not attend on the scheduled day and time, the parent/guardian will be contacted. D I S M I S S A L Students will be escorted out of the building at 5:00 PM or 5:45 PM by KTC staff. In order to maintain the safety of students in the AEP NO STUDENT will be permitted to leave at any other times without formal parental/guardian permission. S A F E T Y & S E C U R I T Y Once students enter KIPP Academy or KIPP:STAR they are to report to the KTC designated classrooms for study hall. Students will be signed in by a KTC staff member and given a snack (and a Metro Card, if applicable). Alumni may not enter KIPP middle school classrooms or offices without first signing in and getting permission from KTC staff.
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F O O D & D R I N K S Outside food & drinks must be put away upon entry to KIPP. With the exception of bottled water, no outside food or drinks will be permitted. Snacks will be provided by KTC staff throughout the year. The use of gum is not permitted inside of KIPP middle schools. M E T R O C A R D S KIPP Through College will have a limited number of Metro Cards available for KIPP high school age alumni who are participating in after school programming provided by KTC College. Students who need a Metro Card must fill out an application. Students will be approved based on the proximity of their home address to the KIPP school where the after school programming is held. Approved students will receive a Metro Card upon arrival to AEP, given that they arrive at the appropriate time and participate fully in the services being provided. Students who arrive to after school programming after 4:15 PM or do not come to KTC with a purpose will not be issued a Metro Card. Students will receive one Metro Card per week. This allows the student to visit KIPP twice during the week at the expense of KIPP. Students with special circumstances that require additional fare should speak with their advisor. D R E S S C O D E & C O N D U C T * High School alumni are expected to dress appropriately for a school setting. If the clothing is a distraction to the work environment, then it will be addressed by KTC staff. * All alumni will have a modest appearance – no spaghetti straps, tank tops or other revealing clothing is acceptable. Attire with gang representation or negative slogans should not be worn in any KIPP school. Jeans should be above the waist. * All hats, scarves, doo-rags and other non-religious headwear must be removed upon entry to KIPP. * All cell phones, i-pods, and other non-academic electronic devices must be put away upon entry to KIPP. *All alumni should use appropriate language at all times. * All alumni must adhere to the behavior standards of KIPP Through College – respect of property and people, and appropriate conduct is expected at all times. *Alumni should always use the stairs to enter and leave the building, not the elevator unless they have permission by a KTC staff member due to an injury or because they are assisting a staff member. *All alumni should refrain from loitering in the hallways and should be at KTC with a purpose.
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M O B I L E L A B S
1. KTC staff will distribute laptops and keep a log. 2. Laptops may not be removed from computer station by students. 3. Students must be using computer to support academic work. 4. Students must put away all non-academic electronic devices and food/drink. 5. Any student who dishonors the policy will result in the following consequences:
a. Warning b. Banned Internet Access for:
i. First Time – 1 month ii. Second Time – 1 quarter
iii. Third Time – 1 semester. Dishonoring the policy will be for the following reasons:
I. Excessive email/IM usage II. Viewing of inappropriate content (including but not limited to MySpace, Face book, etc.)
III. Downloading harmful content IV. General misuse/abuse of computers
ALUMNI WILL PROPERLY SHUT DOWN AND RETURN LAPTOPS TO KTC STAFF AFTER USAGE. Any alumni who fails to adhere to the policies stated above will result in the following consequences in the steps outlined below:
1. Warning 2. Conversation with cluster advisor 3. Meeting with Ms. Julien 4. Meeting with Mrs. Dowling 5. Meeting with parents and/or KTC counselor
T R I P S & E V E N T S
• ALL ALUMNI must have a signed Informed Consent Form on file before they can attend any activity.
• Permission slips must be signed and dated by parents/guardian. We will NOT accept a handwritten note or verbal consent in place of a permission slip.
• ALL ALUMNI (regardless of age) must inform their parents about any trip, activity, or
event they are attending.
• Paperwork must be received by the deadline stated on the form.
• Appropriate attire (in accordance with the event) must be worn.
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• Profanity, cursing, lewdness, fighting or thuggish behavior will not be tolerated at any activity.
• Relatives or friends are not allowed on any trips/activities/events unless they are
approved by the KTC staff. • Students should arrive 15 minutes before departure of event or trip.
• All alumni should be picked up by their parents at the prearranged site, unless other
arrangements were made and approved by the KTC staff.
• Weapons are forbidden.
• We will follow the KIPP Credo at all times.
• Alumni who have committed to a trip but need to cancel must give notice 72 hours prior to date of the trip, activity, or event, so that another alumni may be contacted if there are space limitations.
• The use of illegal substances is not allowed.
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KIPP’s 10 Commandments for Success in High School and Getting to College 1) I am responsible for my own behavior.
2) I will always work, think, and behave in the best way I know how and I will do whatever
it takes for me and my fellow KIPPsters to go to college. I will always remember that I am a KIPPster. 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.
3) I will strive to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of over 80 in all of my classes. This means that I will earn grades of all A’s and B’s. Whenever possible I will take the most challenging courses I can, including Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors classes.
4) If my grades fall below 80 I will immediately contact the KIPP through College staff and
arrange for tutoring.
5) I will submit copies of all of my report cards within one week of receiving them to the KIPP Through College staff.
6) I will find teachers, mentors, a college advisor, and friends who will help my educational
development and personal growth. 7) I will always participate in at-least one extra-curricular activity and I will try to become
outstanding in at least one such activity. If I am not participating in an after-school activity, I will either study or work at KIPP.
8) I will take classes to help me study for the PSAT, SAT I, and SAT II subject tests starting
on later than the fall of 10th grade. 9) I will avoid people, places, and things that I know or should know will not help me have
a good future. 10) I will be honest with myself and others at all times, and I will accept responsibility for my
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KIPP Through College Commitment KIPP Through College (KTC) strives to instill alumni with the academic and character skills necessary for success in high school, college and the competitive world beyond. This document symbolizes the personal commitment each KTC staff, alumnus and parent will take to ensure academic, professional and character success of the KIPP alumni body. Staff Commitment: We fully commit to KIPP and the KIPP Through College program in the following ways: • We fully commit to academic, professional and character preparation, and will do all we can
to assist KIPP alumni from high school matriculation through their professional careers. • We will always protect the safety, interest, opinions and rights of all KIPP alumni. • We will collaborate and guide alumni in their course selections to ensure that they will be
prepared for academic and professional success. • We will assist in the coordination of academic (i.e. tutorial, standardized test preparation,
etc.) and emotional assistance (i.e. counseling, home visits, etc.) for individual alumni who may need or request it.
• We will assist in the maintenance of KIPP alumni records. • We will sponsor KTC events in line with our goal and mission for all alumni. • We will be available during the following periods: regular office hours, after office hours by
appointment, phone, email and any time there is an emergency. • We will maintain an up-to-date contact list of all KIPP alumni, and will be in touch with each
alumnus at least once per quarter. Parent Commitment: • I fully commit to academic, professional and character preparation KIPP Through College
provides, and will do all I can to assist my child from high school matriculation through their professional careers.
• I will collaborate with KTC and my child in guiding them in their course selections to ensure that they will be prepared for academic and professional success.
• If my child needs or request academic, emotional or professional support I will assist and support the coordination of these resources.
• I will maintain an up-to-date contact with KTC.
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Alumni Commitment: • I fully commit to academic, professional and character preparation KIPP Through College
provides, and will do all I can ensure my own success from high school matriculation through my professional careers. If possible I will participate in KTC programs.
• I will collaborate with KTC in my course selections to ensure that I will be prepared for academic and professional success.
• I will strive to maintain a GPA of over 80% in all my classes. Whenever possible I will take the most challenging courses including Advance Placement (AP) and Honors classes.
• If my grades fall below 80 I will immediately contact and arrange tutoring with either KTC or my school.
• We will maintain an up-to-date contact with KTC and submit my report card to the KTC staff within one week of receiving it.