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Academic Program Overview
The academic program of KIPP Indy is designed to challenge every student to achieve on or above grade level performance in all academic subjects. While students may enter the school below grade level in many areas, the school is prepared for the challenge of equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and habits necessary for success in an academically rigorous college preparatory high school. The school’s curriculum is based upon the Indiana Academic Standards and is taught rigorously to ensure that students are prepared for a college preparatory high school upon completion of the 8th grade at KIPP Indy.
KIPP Indy provides an age-appropriate curriculum for reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies at each grade level. Spanish is also offered to our sixth through eighth graders, and all students are enrolled in Physical Education. Teachers also lead an advisory, which consists of instruction in the values, life skills, and study skills. The core curriculum areas include those subjects that are taught daily:
Reading
- Vocabulary development
- Fluency and reading with expression
- Reading comprehension with a variety of genres
- Strategic reading instruction
Writing
- Grammar and mechanics
- Spelling
- Fluency and organization in written expression with a variety of genres
- Research skills
- Use of technology
Mathematics
As teachers progress through the mathematics curriculum, there is the constant spiraling of material and the integration of math word problems and logic problems involving multi-step operations. Teachers use a variety of instructional approaches in teaching mathematics, including the use of manipulatives, chants and raps, daily drills, games, and mathematics technology.
Science
- 5th and 6th grades: Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth & Space Science
- 7th grade: Earth Science/Life Science
- 8th grade: Physical Science/Life Science
These advanced classes emphasize experiencing science through the framework of the scientific method and hands-on, inquiry-oriented instruction, including demonstrations, laboratory work, scientific models, and technology. Throughout the four years of study, students become proficient in completing experiments and in researching scientific topics.
Social Studies
- 5th grade: economics, civics, United States history, United States geography
- 6th grade: history and geography of the Americas and Europe
- 7th grade: Asia, Africa, and the Southwest Pacific
- 8th grade: history, geography, government, and economics of the United States
Spanish
The Spanish curriculum of KIPP Indy aligns with the Indiana Academic Standards. Students learn proper pronunciation, basic vocabulary and verb conjugations in the present tense as well as study techniques for second-language acquisition. Learners will be introduced to Hispanic and Spanish culture and will participate in holiday celebrations and activities of specific countries.
Advisory
During Advisory classes, the instruction is focused on developing the character skills, leadership skills, decision-making skills, and scholarly habits necessary for success. The school’s values are focused on during this time, and behavior problems within the school community are addressed in a proactive team environment.
Enroll at KIPP Indy
KIPP schools are tuition-free, open-enrollment public schools. Students are accepted regardless of background or academic record on a first-come, first-served basis. If more students apply than spaces are available, students are admitted by lottery.
Thank you for your interest in enrolling your child at KIPP Indy! We are now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year. Contact us at 317-637-9780 to find out more about enrolling your child at KIPP Indy, or fill out the online application below.