Agenda Our Story Our Results Our Model Our Challenges
Our Story
Our school was founded on a peanut field in 2001. “We learn not for school, but for life.”
Our field of dreams has grown to serve 900 students. 2013 2001 2009 KIPP First GCP KIPP GCP First KIPPGCP Cohort Middle Cohort Graduates Opens Graduates College High School 2014 2005 2012 KIPP Halifax KIPP GCP’s KIPP GCP Opens Pride High Primary Opens Opens
Our mission is to empower all of our students with the skills, knowledge and character necessary to succeed at the colleges of their choice, strengthen their communities and fight for social justice. Well Rounded Transformational Focus on Community Critical change social justice Empowerment Thinkers
Our Results
Since our founding year, KIPP Gaston middle school students have outperformed our local districts and the state in reading. Percentage Points Above Local and State Averages- Reading 50 40 30 20 10 0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Northampton County Halifax County State of NC
Since our founding year, KIPP Gaston middle school students have outperformed our local districts and the state in math. Percentage Points Above State and Local Averages- Math 50 40 30 20 10 0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Northampton County Halifax County State of NC
In 2013, all juniors in North Carolina began taking the ACT. KIPP Gaston students scored at or near the state and national averages on all sections. ACT Scores 33 Percentage 27 21 15 9 3 Composite English Math Reading Science Gaston NC National
Nearly half of our founding class has earned a college degree thereby quadrupling the college graduation rates of students from low-income communities who graduate from college within 6 years. College Graduations and Persistence 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 0 20 40 60 80 100 Graduated Projected 2014 Projected 2015 Persisting
Our Model
Recruitment and Professional Development How do we approach hiring? Mission Aligned Growth Mindset Love of Children Commitment to Civil Rights Humble Hungry How do we approach professional development? Consistent and constant Data driven Backed by research Grade Level/Department/School/Campus Aligned with campus goals Differentiated
Family and Community Support How do we build family and community involvement? Door to door recruitment Home visits Commitment to Excellence Planners Family Saturday School Parent Pride Night Senior Signing Day Intersession Courses Community Service Parent Workshops Community Events Summer Internships
Innovation = doing whatever it takes How do we commit to innovation? Shared Vision Autonomy and Accountability More time Exposure and Opportunities Increased technology Constant collaboration Commitment to the arts and athletics District Partnerships
Our Challenges
Challenges What obstacles are we working hard to overcome? Teacher licensure requirements Increased state testing Facility debt
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