What does a typical KIPP NYC school day look like?
Although class schedules vary from school to school, KIPP NYC students attend school from 7:25 am to 5:00 pm (4 pm for elementary school students). On Fridays, students are typically dismissed between 3:00 and 4:00 pm. KIPP NYC students also attend half-day Saturday school sessions once or twice per month and a three-week summer session. KIPP NYC students take classes in all of the required core content areas, including English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, as well as Thinking Skills. Students also participate in essential enrichment activities, including orchestra, Capoeira, dance and chorus. KIPP NYC students spend almost 70 percent more time in school than their counterparts in traditional public schools.
