Shows enthusiasm Invigorates others Grit: finishing what one starts; completing something despite obstacles; a combination of persistence and resilience. Finishes whatever he or she begins Tries very hard even after experiencing failure Works independently with focus Curiosity: taking an interest in experience for its own sake; finding things fascinating Is eager to explore new things Asks and answers questions to deepen understanding Actively listens to others Social Intelligence: being aware of motives and feelings of other people and oneself Able to find solutions during conflicts with others Demonstrates respect for feelings of others Knows when and how to include others Gratitude: being aware of and thankful for the good things that happen Recognizes and shows appreciation for others Recognizes and shows appreciation for his/her opportunities Self-Control—School Work: regulating what one feels and does; being self-disciplined in school work Comes to class prepared Pays attention and resists distractions Remembers and follows directions Gets to work right away rather than procrastinating Self-Control--Interpersonal: regulating what one feels and does; being self-disciplined in their relationships with others Remains calm even when criticized or otherwise provoked Allows others to speak without interruption Is polite to adults and peers Keeps temper in check GENERAL INFORMATION Student Registration and Enrollment Admission to KIPP Delta Public Schools will be a cooperative decision between students, parents, and teachers. Students and parents must choose to enroll in the school instead of remaining at the zoned public school. The school encourages and motivates the students and their families to view an intense academic commitment as their key to the future. Students, parents, and teachers will be expected to sign KIPP Delta Public Schools’ Commitment to Excellence Form. This document addresses the areas of attendance,
Transportation Bus transportation to and from school is provided for students Monday through Friday during the school year and during Summer School. Bus routes will depend on the location of all students and will not be able to stop at each student’s Please see the section on Bus Behavior for student expectations on the bus. Students may be dropped off or picked up from school by designated adults. Students may walk to and from school if parents or guardians give permission. Please send a note along with the student if they are able or supposed to walk or if they are getting picked up by a different adult on any given day. Furthermore, please note that students may not be picked up early from school after 3:45 p.m. given student safety concerns at the end of the day. Students who have presented a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance to the appropriate office personnel may drive to school. Vehicles driven to school shall be parked in the area designated for student parking. Students are not permitted to loiter in parking areas and are not to return to their vehicles for any reason unless given permission to do so by school personnel. It is understood that there is no expectation of privacy in vehicles in parking areas. Drivers of vehicles parked on a school campus will be held accountable for illegal substances or any other item prohibited by KIPP Delta policy found in their vehicle. In to protect the learning environment for all students, all visitors to a school campus must report directly to the school front office or reception area. A KIPP staff member will accompany visitors to their destination. School personnel are required to ask for identification of anyone on campus and may ask individuals to leave school premises if the individuals have no legitimate business at school. A person who has no legitimate business at school and who refuses to leave school grounds after being requested to leave may be arrested and criminally charged in accordance with Arkansas law. Parents and all visitors to school campuses are expected to model appropriate behavior. Inappropriate behavior including, but not limited to, verbal abuse, threats, physical abuse or possession of a weapon on KIPP Delta property will not be tolerated. Visitors who choose to engage in this type of behavior shall be subject to appropriate administrative and/or legal action. Students under suspension or expulsion are prohibited from coming onto the campus of any KIPP Delta school or attending any school-related activity. ACADEMIC PROGRAM