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

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 Jane Martínez Dowling
KIPP NYC Through College, Executive Director
jdowling@kippnyc.org

Denee Bottoms Kristoffer Harris Nathan Smith

Alumni Counselor Post-Placement Counselor Director of Counseling
dbottoms@kippnyc.org krharris@kippnyc.org Services
Ext. 1152 • 917-497-0869 Ext. 1148 • Cell 917-940-8354 nsmith@kippnyc.org
Ext.1133 • Cell 917-902-4814

Carlos Capellan Alicia T. Johnson Nathaniel M. Smith

Director of College Services Director of Operations College Placement Advisor
ccapellan@kippnyc.org aljohnson@kippnyc.org nmsmith@kippnyc.org
Ext.1127 • Cell 347-880-3286 Ext.1134 • Cell 914-954-6345 Ext.1128 • Cell 347-803-0329

Dominick DiFalco Khalia Joseph Julie Torres Safdar

College Academic Director High School Academic Advisor High School Placement
ddifalco@kippnyc.org kjoseph@kippnyc.org Advisor
Ext.1144 • Cell 973-960-0836 Ext.1146 • Cell 954-292-1333 jtorres@kippnyc.org
Ext. 1147• Cell 917-805-8906

Jackie Gilchrist Dawan Julien Chris Weeks

Alumni Counselor Director of High School Academic Academic and Placement
jgilchrist@kippnyc.org Support Dean
Ext.1140 • Cell 917-750-2308 djulien@kippnyc.org cjweeks@kippnyc.org
Ext.1132 • Cell 347-351-8741 Ext.1125 • Cell 646-241-9610

Shirin Foroudi Santos Martinez Latoyia R. Williams

College Academic Advisor Outreach Coordinator High School Academic Advisor
sforoudi@kippnyc.org smartinez@kippnyc.org lwilliams@kippnyc.org
Ext.1150 • Cell 347-8864941 Ext.1104 • Cell 646-423-3361 Ext. 1149 • 917-593-7610

Kendall Glaspie Natiki Montano

Career Services Coordinator Operations Manager
kglaspie@kippnyc.org nmontano@kippnyc.org
Ext.1120 • Cell 347-271-1375 Ext. 1141• Cell 646-400-8643

Kristen Harris Melissa Reyes

Director of Brooklyn Programs Director of College Placement
ksharris@kippnyc.org mreyes@kippnyc.org
Ext.1124 • Cell 718-404-4636 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

STUDY HALL SCHEDULE

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

ATTENDANCE
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.

STUDY PLANS
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.

DISMISSAL
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.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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.

METROCARDS
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.

DRESS CODE&CONDUCT
* 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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MOBILE LABS
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

TRIPS & EVENTS

• 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
actions.

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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.

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