This year, a tuition-free After School Program will be added. The school has an inviting and open design which promotes the school community connection. The teaching staff has nine members with Master's degrees and four with ESL certification. Three are non-certified bilingual teachers. KIPP requires both students and parents to sign a written contract that specifies attendance and obligates parents to reinforce students' commitments, ensure attendance, and help with two to three hours of homework each evening.
Teachers are also part of the school's success.
The results have been remarkable. In 1999, eighth grade KIPP students earned over one million dollars in high school scholarships and led the state in its skills assessment tests.