KIPP North Star
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About
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish
Extra programming
KIPP Minnesota offers the YMCA-Beacons extracurricular after-school programming at both campuses. In addition, KIPP has a range of sports teams & other programming, including Basketball & clubs.
How to enroll
If interested in enrolling, contact the front office at (612) 287-9700 or enroll@kippminnesota.org. You can also visit kippminnesota.org/enroll.
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Academics
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Academic programming
KIPPsters take advantage of opportunities to foster & develop independence to prepare them for college & beyond. From student-led discussions, to analyzing texts, to researching & visiting local colleges, KIPP students grow by stepping out of their comfort zone & succeeding in new situations. They want their students to love learning & love coming to school. Joy is contagious & that’s why they infuse it into everything we do! Teachers pay attention to even the smallest details, from classroom environment to lesson plan design, to make sure students have fun & stay engaged. A college prep program, KIPP Forward program helps alumni with school selection, college admision, & college & career selection. Offers arts-focused & STEAM programming with an early focus on literacy.
Special education programming
KIPP Minnesota holistically serves students in Special Education. Our approach serves the individualized needs of students with disabilities by partnering with teachers, families, & providers to ensure that all needs are met & students can thrive. Our goal is to individualize content for students while allowing them to access the least restrictive environment.
English language learner programming
KIPP Minnesota offers programming for students where English is a new language. The primary purpose of the ELL program is to provide students with an educational environment that gives them the best opportunity for success. KIPP’s ELL program is highly personalized & focuses on developing speaking skills, with the integration of reading & writing as the student progresses.
Covid recovery plan
KIPP teachers blend small-group instruction & technology in creative ways to personalize learning & keep children encouraged, engaged, & continuously learning. In the wake of the pandemic, KIPP is focusing revolutionizing how we teach early literacy to ensure that all students get what they need to learn to read & thrive in reading. KIPP also uses data to meet each student where they are at. Data helps us understand what our true impact is, what is working, & what needs to be improved.
Proficiency
0 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
1 out of 10 students read at grade level
Progress
? out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math
? out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading
Climate
43%
School values
KIPP’s culture is centered on community, joy, & communication. Students, staff, & families come together regularly to celebrate student accomplishments & talk about school happenings. It’s a fun & meaningful way to build a stronger school community. Central to our students’ success is a great culture of communication. Strong relationships between families, students & teachers are just part of our DNA at KIPP.
Teacher retention
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Equity
40%
Equity vision
We are building schools that are preparing kids for success in college & life, & we are committed to building a better world for & with our KIPPsters. Our strength & resolve, our health as a team & family, our productivity & effectiveness, & the quality of the decisions we make — are all rooted in our diversity. We strive to create an environment in which every member of our community can bring their full identity & experience to the work. We embrace, honor & celebrate our differences across race, gender, age, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical abilities, socio-economic class, & other characteristics that construct our unique identities.