The KIPP Austin College Prep Experience

An open-enrollment, free public charter school for students in grades 5 to 8, KIPP Austin College Prep offers an academically rigorous, college preparatory curriculum. In addition to extra learning time—amounting to 67% more than in traditional school settings—KIPP Austin students benefit from an outstanding nutrition and fitness program, engagement in community service, leadership training, and participation in a band that has become a pillar of pride for the entire school.

 

As an open-enrollment public school, students receive a seat at KIPP Austin through a lottery.  There is no application process and students are not screened based on past behavior or academic success.  However, we do require a commitment from the student and his or her parents to work hard and adhere to the Commitment to Excellence agreement.

 

One Student's Story

 

   Sample of KIPP Austin Prepster Schedule

KIPP Austin’s goals for future college success focus on three components: academic skills, intellectual habits, and character traits. Students in each grade focus on one character trait per year to help them develop into successful adult citizens.

 

Grade-By-Grade Character Traits

5th grade: Self-identity

6th grade: Teamwork

7th grade: Leadership in the school

8th grade: Leadership in the community

 

Students also have the opportunity to earn special out-of-state field lessons that complement the school curriculum and allow them to experience the nation.

 

Grade-By-Grade Field Lessons

5th grade: Washington, D.C.

6th grade: National Parks in Utah

7th grade: California College Tour

8th grade: East Coast College Tour