Kappa iv

Infobox School
name = KAPPA IV


imagesize = 250px
grades = 6 - 8
established = 2004
address = 6 Edgecombe Ave
city = New York
state = NY 10030
country = USA
type = Public Middle
principal = Brionny Carr
faculty = 20
enrollment = 290 [http://schools.nyc.gov/OA/SchoolReports/2007-08/QR_M302.pdf]
district = 5
free_label_1 = Phone
free_1 = [phone]
free_label_2 = Admissions
free_2 = Application/Interview
website = [http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/05/M302/default.htm http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/05/M302/default.htm]

Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy IV (KAPPA IV; officially known as M.S. 302) is a public middle school in Harlem. KAPPA IV is in District 5 of the New York City Department of Education. Students from Districts 3, 5, and 6 are eligible for enrollment. KAPPA IV is the fourth incarnation of the KIPP Knowledge is Power Program. The replication of KIPP was made possible through Replications. The mission of Replications, Inc. is to offer superior educational opportunities to public school children who would otherwise be educated in poorly performing schools. [Replications] fulfills this mission by creating, one after another, small, excellent schools. [http://www.replications.org/index.htm]

Essential Features

At KAPPA IV the students are known as "scholars" while the teachers are known as "professors". A school uniform is required which includes a white oxford shirt or white polo with the school emblem, navy blue pants or skirt, and black shoes. All subjects start with a chant to motivate scholars to work hard and focus.

A positive reinforcement system is used to reward good behavior and smart academic choices. Scholars are given weekly KAPPA checks. Checks start at $100. If scholars go above and beyond in their courses they may receive bonuses added to their checks. However, if a scholar may receive a deduction for poor conduct or missing homework. A deduction for poor conduct or missing homework is $30 for each infraction. Throughout the school year an auction takes place or the school store is open with prizes, trips, and games supplied by the faculty and staff.

Curriculum

All KAPPA IV scholars have a full schedule of courses. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday school hours are from 7:30-4; on Monday and Friday school hours are from 7:30-2:00. All scholars take double periods of English language arts and math along with Greek, science, social studies, vocal music, instrumental music, health, and physical education.

Each subject requires a specific colored 3-ring binder to hold daily "do-nows," "objectives," and homework. Homework is expected to be given everyday in each subject.

Demographics

The Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy IV (KAPPA IV) is a middle school with 289 students from grade 6 through grade 8. The school population comprises 39% Black, 59% Hispanic, 1% White and 1% Asian and other students. The student body includes 9% English language learners and 10% special education students. Boys account for 41% of the students enrolled and girls account for 59%. The average attendance rate for the school year 2006-2007 was 95.6%. The school is in receipt of Title 1 funding with 72% eligibility. [http://schools.nyc.gov/OA/SchoolReports/2007-08/QR_M302.pdf]

References

External Links

* [http://www.replications.org/index.htm http://www.replications.org/index.htm]
* [http://www.insideschools.org/fs/school_profile.php?id=1425 http://www.insideschools.org/fs/school_profile.php?id=1425]
* [http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/05/M302/default.htm http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/05/M302/default.htm]
* [http://www.olpcnews.com/countries/usa/ http://www.olpcnews.com/countries/usa/]
* [http://www.dukemagazine.duke.edu/dukemag/issues/010208/teaching1.html http://www.dukemagazine.duke.edu/dukemag/issues/010208/teaching1.html]