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KIPP AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC - Texas School District

About School District: KIPP Austin Public Schools is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. KIPP schools share a core set of operating principles known as the Five Pillars: 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. KIPP Austin students enter in the 5th grade performing grade levels behind. In two to three years, they are outperforming their peers in AISD and are on par with Eanes. Our high school is Exemplary rated and 93% of our Class of 2012 matriculated college.
Website: http://www.kippaustin.org/
County: TRAVIS COUNTY
Contact Phone: 5126376870
Contact Address: 8509 FM 969 BLDG 513, AUSTIN TX 78724
Grade Level: Kindergarten to 12th Grade
Total Schools: 9
Total Students: 3099
Total Staffs: 335
FTE Teacher: 176
Job/Career URL: http://www.kippaustin.org/view-all-job-openings

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