by kippadmin | Jun 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
The phrase on the front of the KIPP building, the former dog track on McDuff Avenue, says it all: “Work hard. Be nice.” Read the rest of the story here.
by kippadmin | Jun 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
Daily music instruction is an important part of the core curriculum for KIPP Impact Middle School students. Beginning in 5th grade, KIPPsters spend an hour a day learning how to play an instrument and function within a band. Characters skills like grit, focus and...
by kippadmin | Jun 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
Multi-faceted end-of-year trips cap off the academic school year for KIPP Impact middle school students. More substantive than field trips, they are referred to as Field Lessons by KIPP teachers and students. Each trip integrates history, culture and college...
by kippadmin | Mar 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
Since opening its doors in 2010, a central piece of KIPP Impact Middle School’s core curriculum has been instrumental music training for every student, every day. The school’s bands are developing well and received a rating of “excellent” in the 2012 music...
by kippadmin | Mar 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
Excitement is building as KIPP Jacksonville finishes up a very eagerly awaited construction project – the building of a gymnasium on campus. With KIPP Impact at full capacity serving 350 students in grades 5-8, and KIPP VOICE serving 200 students, plus adding 100+...
by kippadmin | Mar 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
For the third consecutive year, the KIPP Impact Middle School band program performed at the city’s annual Music Performance Assessment conducted by the Florida Bandmaster’s Association. This year, KIPP Impact sent two bands to perform: its 6th grade band and a band...
