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Arts ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Visual Arts .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Dance ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Drama .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Music ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 College Prep ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 English ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Core English Courses .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 English Electives ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Social Studies ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Spanish ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Mathematics ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Regents Prep ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 18 Science ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Special Education Services ....................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Health & Physical Education .................................................................................................................................................................... 23 KIPP Block................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
ARTS
The Arts Department at KIPP NYC College Prep will allow students to develop as individuals through performance and creative expression. Our student-centered programs are designed to foster independence, self-expression, and selfcontrol. Students of all experience levels will work individually, in pairs, and in larger groups, and will learn from each other as well as from their teachers.
VISUAL ARTS
VISUAL A RTS (.5 CREDITS)
DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on developing basic skills while encouraging the capacity for self-expression. Students will explore a variety of media and will be exposed to a wide range of tools. Using both traditional and unconventional materials, students will learn how to explore ideas from their personal artistic vision and bring them to life through the language of art. REQUIREMENTS: Students will be responsible for creating and maintaining a portfolio of their work. PREREQUISITES:
DANCE
DANCE (.5 CREDITS)
DESCRIPTION: This course explores a variety of dance styles starting from the 1900s through today. Students will learn how to perform each dance style and choreograph their own variations. Students will work individually and small groups to create dance compositions that will be performed in class. REQUIREMENTS: Students will be expected to participate every day. Students are responsible for all movement and written assignments. PREREQUISITES:
DRAMA
DRAMA (.5 CREDITS )
DESCRIPTION: In this course, students will gain exposure to a wide variety of theatrical genres. From comedy to tragedy, Shakespeare to Spike Lee, students will have the opportunity to explore the historical and universal significance of many forms of theater through improvisation, rehearsal and performance. Students who elect to take Drama are encouraged to leave their inhibitions at the door, as this course requires a high level of class participation. Through the art of performing, students will develop their interpersonal and public communication skills while also focusing on leadership skills in activities that demonstrate listening, cooperation and trust. REQUIREMENTS: Theater is all about performance! This class will require a significant amount of participation and active involvement on the part of individuals and the class. Grades will be determined upon daily participation, individual and group presentations, performance reviews and quarterly exams. 3
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MUSIC
MUSIC 1 (.5 CREDITS)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed as a semester-long introduction to music theory, history and appreciation for beginning music students. Students will learn to improve their music reading skills, as well as playing and performance abilities. In addition to theory and practice, students will also study the history of music and become familiar with genres and important players in the development of the genres. Music 1 students will also meet with musicians practicing in the New York City area and travel to several music performances over the course of the year. REQUIREMENTS: PREREQUISITES:
COLLEGE PREP
The College Prep Program at KIPP NYC College Prep takes students through a four-year series of courses designed to ensure that all of our students are ready to climb the mountain to college. Each year, students will tackle topics that seek to prepare them above and beyond their core classes for the challenges of college entrance exams and the critical thinking and writing skills that are needed to succeed in college and beyond. SPEECH AND COMPOSITION (1 CREDIT)
DESCRIPTION: This ninth grade course will work in conjunction with the English I course to prepare students to be successful collegelevel writers, critical thinkers and powerful speakers. At the conclusion of the course, all students will be able to write wellsupported expository and research essays. Students will advance their public speaking skills through a series of speeches and debates performed in front of various audiences including their peers, teachers, and families. Students will learn to use PowerPoint, note cards, and other presentation tools to be effective communicators. REQUIREMENTS: Personal Statement Essay, Current Events Scrapbook, Persuasive Essay and Research Project. All written assignments will also be accompanied with a mandatory presentation. PREREQUISITES:
a variety of college and career options through guest speakers and college trips. There will be a heavy emphasis placed on SAT preparation and testing, as well as writing the college application essays. Students will also participate in the iMentor program and attend monthly events with their mentors to support them through this course and will continue to mentor them throughout high school and college. By the end of the course, students will have a preliminary list of colleges or alternate programs which they will apply to in their senior year. REQUIREMENTS: Completion of all SAT practice homeworks and tests, iMentor weekly emails and monthly events, draft revisions of essays, and participation in college and career planning sessions, trips, and events. All students must sit for the offical SAT in March, and if applying to highly selective colleges, SAT II Subject Tests in June. PREREQUISITES:
ENGLISH
The English Department at KIPP NYC College Prep offers a rigorous four-year course of study that fosters critical thinking, reading and analytical skills, technological proficiency and creativity, and sophistication in writing. With the skills gained through this course of study, Students graduating from KIPP NYC College Prep will be prepared for success in the academic and professional areas of their choice.
ENGLISH 2 (1 CREDIT )
DESCRIPTION: This tenth grade course is focused on exposing students to a wide range of World literature from five continents. Students will begin with Latin and Caribbean writers and focus on how gender identities are constructed in the region, and then shift to Africa to examine the post-colonial political consequences after decades of European oppression. Eventually, the class will move back to Europe to investigate the genre of Comedy in both fiction and drama. Course texts and assignments will build on students reading comprehension and vocabulary skills, while also building student comfort with technological tools such as wikis and weblogs. There will also be a strong focus on student presentation skills and independent research, building up students writing portfolios. This course will culminate with the Comprehensive English Regents exam. REQUIREMENTS: Texts will vary by section, but may include Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice, Hiroshima, Miguel Street, House of the Spirits, Pride and Prejudice, The Metamorphosis, Half of a Yellow Sun, Heart of Darkness, Master Harold and the Boys, 1984, and selected short stories and poems. PREREQUISITES: English 1 or Honors English 1
ENGLISH 3 (1 CREDIT )
DESCRIPTION: American literature is the focus for this eleventh grade English class. As students prepare concretely for the college admissions process, writing and reading in this class are taken to the next level. The personal essay will be a major focus of this course, as well as reading and analyzing literature that will be applicable to the college-level English classroom. REQUIREMENTS: PREREQUISITES: English 2 or Honors English 2
ENGLISH 4 (1 CREDIT )
DESCRIPTION: Nonfiction Literature and Composition is designed to prepare students for the writing they will do at the university and in their professional lives. Both at school and at work, writing usually involves reading articles, reports, or books intended for an educated audience, making connections among multiple sources, and using this knowledge to develop an independent argument that responds to the ideas of others. In Nonfiction Literature and Composition, argument does not mean taking sides. Instead, it presupposes that the writer will arrive at an informed position of his or her own. This kind of writing differs from a typical essay for English Class because it requires a more detailed use of evidence and more attention to the strengths of different points of view. REQUIREMENTS: PREREQUISITES: English 3 or English 3 Honors
ENGLISH ELECTIVES
JOURNALISM (.5 CREDITS)
DESCRIPTION: Students will have the opportunity to be the first creaters, writers, and editors of KIPP College Prep's founding newspaper. The class will be a mix of hands-on production, reporting, writing workshops, analysis of published works, and visits from working journalists. If you've ever dreamed of seeing your name and words in print, this class is for you. REQUIREMENTS: PREREQUISITES: 8
SOCIAL STUDIES
The Social Studies Department at KIPP NYC College Prep is committed to developing thoughtful, analytical learners of history and social sciences. The department strives to help students become independent thinkers who examine history from multiple perspectives in order to appreciate the geographical, historical, social, and economic factors that have shaped our world. Through our teaching, we hope that our students learn to look beyond themselves and engage more thoughtfully and empathically with their world.
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US HISTORY (1 CREDIT)
DESCRIPTION: The course describes the evolution of American democratic values and beliefs as expressed in the Declaration of Independence, the New York State Constitution, U.S. constitution, Bill of Rights, and other essential historical documents. The students analyze key events, figures, and themes in American history and their significance. This course culminates in the U.S. History and Government Regents exam in June. REQUIREMENTS: PREREQUISITES: Global History 2 or AP World History
AP US HISTORY (1 CREDIT)
DESCRIPTION: The course describes the evolution of American democratic values and beliefs as expressed in the Declaration of Independence, the New York State Constitution, U.S. constitution, Bill of Rights, and other essential historical documents. The students analyze key events, figures, and themes in American history and their significance. This course culminates in the U.S. History AP Exam in May and US History and Government Exam in June. ADVANCED PLACEMENT US HISTORY is designed at the level of an introductory college course. Students should develop the analytical skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in an essay format. REQUIREMENTS: PREREQUISITES: 85 or better in Global History 2 or AP World History and an 85 or better on the Global History Regents exam.
AP MICROECONOMICS (1 CREDIT)
DESCRIPTION: If you are interested in pursuing a career in business and/or you enjoy applied mathematics, this is the course for you. The purpose of an AP course in microeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the economic system. It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets, and includes the study of factor markets and of the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. REQUIREMENTS: Students will need to do significant self study to prepare properly for the AP exam. PREREQUISITES: 75 or better on Algebra II/Trigonometry Regents exam and Mathematics teacher recommendation. Students must be comfortable interpreting graphs, have good reading comprehension skills and strong written communication skills. 95% attendance.
SPANISH
The Spanish Department at KIPP NYC College Prep will open doors and new opportunities to students through engaging and challenging coursework and cultural experiences. Several levels of Spanish study will be offered to meet the needs of students from diverse linguistic backgrounds. SPANISH 1 (1 CREDIT)
DESCRIPTION: This introductory course for non-native speakers is the first in a three-year series that will emphasize conversational Spanish skills and provide students with the linguistic and cultural foundation necessary to complete the requirements for graduation. Although both English and Spanish will be used in the classroom, the goal for all students is to build communication skills that will enable them to utilize Spanish to ask and answer questions and provide information with greater frequency and proficiency as the course progresses. All four modalities will be practiced (listening, speaking, reading and writing). REQUIREMENTS: Formal and informal presentations in Spanish, homework, independent and possible group projects, written and oral assessments (including quizzes and tests) will all be given throughout the year. A commitment to attempt communication in Spanish and active class participation (especially during storytelling days) are required. PREREQUISITES:
SPANISH 2 (1 CREDIT)
DESCRIPTION: Spanish 2 is an intermediate level course for non-native and heritage speakers that will build upon the vocabulary, linguistic and cultural topics mastered in Spanish I. Students will be expected to communicate in Spanish except when complex linguistic or cultural subjects are covered. Completion of independent projects, frequent class participation and demonstrated proficiency in communication will be essential to success in this course. Exploration of the culture and history of Spanish speaking countries will also be emphasized in order to build cultural literacy and understanding. While continuing to develop verbal communication skills, this course will also emphasize the development of students reading and writing abilities in Spanish. REQUIREMENTS: Formal and informal presentations in Spanish, homework, independent and possible group projects, written and oral assessments (including quizzes and tests) will all be given throughout the year. A commitment to attempt communication primarily in Spanish is required. PREREQUISITES: Spanish 1 or Diagnostic Exam Placement
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SPANISH 3 (1 CREDIT)
DESCRIPTION: This advanced-level Spanish course for non-native and heritage speakers is the culminating course meeting students world language requirement. Oral, reading, writing and listening skills will all be heavily emphasized. Students will be expected to communicate in Spanish only except when complex linguistic topics are covered. Exploration of the culture and history of Spanish speaking countries will aid in building cultural literacy and understanding. This course will also allow students the opportunity to use their Spanish language skills to complete a variety of projects and assignments, including debates and written work. REQUIREMENTS: Formal and informal presentations in Spanish, homework, independent and possible group projects, written and oral assessments (including quizzes and tests) will all be given throughout the year. A commitment to communicate exclusively in Spanish is required. PREREQUISITES: Spanish 2
SPANISH 4 (1 CREDIT)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to be an additional class for those students who are interested in taking a third or fourth year of Spanish language, but who are not yet ready for the rigor of an Advanced Placement class. Students enrolled in this class will improve their reading and writing skills in Spanish, while also increasing their advanced vocabulary in Spanish. Grammar concepts will not be directly taught, but only addressed as needed to improve writing skills. Students will participate actively in discussions and debates held entirely in Spanish. In addition, students will study current events, history and culture of the Spanish-speaking world in order to increase their cultural literacy. REQUIREMENTS: Extensive reading and writing in Spanish, homework, debates, class discussions, quarterly projects, written essays, summative assessments. PREREQUISITES: Spanish 3 or Native Spanish
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MATHEMATICS
The Mathematics Department at KIPP NYC College Prep provides all students with a solid basis of understanding and appreciation for mathematical reasoning in theoretical and real life circumstances, problem solving and analytical skills, and the technological abilities required of todays competitive scientific and artistic industries. Courses are offered at varied levels to challenge all students no matter their mathematical abilities. All courses provide students with an environment in which to develop as mathematical thinkers, comfortable with the fast-paced and ever-changing technological world. FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS (1 CREDIT)
DESCRIPTION: Foundations of Mathematics is a course in our self-contained track for students with special needs. This course is designed to be the first in a two-year sequence of building students towards mastery on the Algebra regents exam at the end of their sophomore year. Students in this class will benefit from small-group instruction and a modified algebra curriculum. REQUIREMENTS: Nightly homework, unit assessments th PREREQUISITES: Individual Education Plan, Recommendation of 8 -grade teacher, MAP score in lowest quartile
area and volume, probability, and Statistics. This course culminates with successful completion of the Integrated Algebra Regents exam. REQUIREMENTS: Homework, in-class assignments, in-class exams and Integrated Algebra Regents exam. PREREQUISITES:
GEOMETRY (1 CREDIT)
DESCRIPTION: Within this course, students will have the opportunity to make conjectures about geometric situations and prove in a variety of ways, both formal and informal, that their conclusion follows logically from their hypothesis. Students will investigate geometric relationships and situations through logic, Euclidean, analytic, measurement, synthetic, transformational, and coordinate approaches to geometry. This course culminates with successful completion of the Geometry Regents exam and preparation for the PSAT. REQUIREMENTS: Homework, in-class assignments, in-class exams, and Geometry Regents exam. PREREQUISITES: Integrated Algebra. Incoming freshmen must score an 80 on the Integrated Algebra Regents Exam.
TRIGONOMETRY/ALGEBRA 2 (1 CREDIT)
DESCRIPTION: Algebra II and Trigonometry provides a variety of ways for students to acquire and demonstrate mathematical reasoning ability when solving problems. It is designed to advance the understanding of algebra by examining polynomial algebra, linear, quadratic and cubic rational and irrational expressions, logarithms, exponential functions, and using technological tools to prepare for their advancement in a mathematical career. This course culminates with successful completion of the Algebra II/Trigonometry Regents exam. This course is offered both as a single-year class and as a two-year sequence. 15
PRECALCULUS (1 CREDIT)
DESCRIPTION: For those pursuing college level courses, this course provides a thorough preparation for Calculus. With a very hands-on approach to learning, students will be prepared for Calculus courses in high school and college. The course content includes functions and graphs, polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, solving polynomial equations, optimization problems, arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, conic sections, polar graphing, parametric equations, systems of equations, matrices, determinants, and vectors. Successful completion of this course opens many options for students mathematical career. REQUIREMENTS: PREREQUISITES: Trigonometry/Algebra II and 65 or better on Trigonometry/Algebra II Regents exam
course opens many options for students mathematical career. REQUIREMENTS: PREREQUISITES: Open to Sophomores and Juniors only. 80 or better in Trigonometry/Algebra II and 80 or better on Trigonometry/Algebra II Regents exam, plus teacher recommendation
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STATISTICS (1 CREDIT )
DESCRIPTION: We are all bombarded daily by charts and graphs, by data, by polls, by results of studies, and by assertions and claims made by people wanting to sell us things or convince us of something. The ability to sort out whats dubious (or even pure nonsense) from important and meaningful insights not only enlightens you, it allows you to make good decisions as consumers and as citizens. Sure, Statistics is a math course, but its also a course in critical thinking and civics that will prepare you for greater success in this age of information. By leading with real world examples, clear graphics and practical data analysis, we will explore basic data analysis, curve fitting, data collection, probability and inference concepts. REQUIREMENTS: PREREQUISITES: Trigonometry/Algebra II and 65 or better on Trigonometry/Algebra II Regents exam
AP STATISTICS (2 CREDITS)
DESCRIPTION: Thinking of pursuing one of the following fields in college? Economics/Business/Accounting, Finance/Investments, Marketing, Medicine/Biology, Pharmaceutical Research, Legal (Lawyer), Psychology, Sociology/Philosophy, Anthropology, Political Science, Sports Analyst, Opinion Pollster, Journalism/Reporting. These are just some of the many careers that make regular use of statistics. Statistics is the science of data; it is a way of reasoning, along with a collection of tools and methods, designed to help us understand the world. Statistics helps us to humanize mathematics. Many economic, social, political, and military decisions cannot be made without statistical techniques, such as the design of experiments to gain Federal approval of a newly manufactured drug (American Statistical Association). The AP Statistics Course is a fun course filled with daily real-world applications. The course is comprised of four main components: data analysis, data collection, probability, and statistical inference. This course is taught as a two-period double-block. REQUIREMENTS: In class assignments and Projects. Students will take the Advanced Placement Exam in May. PREREQUISITES: Trigonometry/Algebra II and 75 or better on Trigonometry/Algebra II Regents exam, plus teacher recommendation
AP CALCULUS AB (2 CREDITS)
DESCRIPTION: This is a year-long elective course designed as a college level Calculus I course, and is intended for the college-bound student to adequately prepare them for the AP Calculus AB exam. Students are exposed to work with functions represented in a variety of ways: graphical, numerical, analytical, or verbal. They will understand the connections among these representations, understand the meaning of the derivative in terms of a rate of change and local linear approximation and they should be able to use derivatives to solve a variety of problems, communicate mathematics both orally and in well-written sentences and should be able to explain solutions to problems, model a written description of a physical situation with a function, a differential equation, or an integral, use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and verify conclusions, and determine the reasonableness of solutions, including sign, size, relative accuracy, and units of measurement. This course is taught as a two-period double-block. REQUIREMENTS: In class assignments and projects. Students will take the AP exam in May. PREREQUISITES: Open to Seniors only. Honors Precalculus, Precalculus, Trigonometry/Algebra II, or Honors Trigonometry/Algebra II with a class average of 85% or better and teacher recommendation, or pass AP Statistics and teacher recommendation.
REGENTS PREP
REGENTS PREP (.5 CREDITS )
DESCRIPTION: Nearly all 10 graders enroll in this course to help them prepare for the most rigorous year of New York State Regents exams. Students receive half an elective credit for completion of the course.
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SCIENCE
The Science Department at KIPP NYC College Prep provides a challenging and supportive environment in which students develop the skills and knowledge pertaining to the scientific method, the fundamental principles of life and physical science and scientific communication. BIOLOGY (1 CREDIT)
DESCRIPTION: Biology is a yearlong freshman-level science course aligned to the Regents Living Environment Standards in the NYS core curriculum. Students will learn about basic biological functions and ecological relationships that maintain and disrupt homeostasis in our natural world. The course also focuses on fundamental analytical, quantitative, and critical reasoning skills necessary to effectively communicate scientific thought. The units of study include: Organization of Life, Hereditary and Genetics, Evolution, Reproduction and Development, Homeostasis, Ecology, and Human Impact on the Environment. The course requires successful completion of 1200 minutes of hands-on laboratory experience and culminates with a Regents exam in June REQUIREMENTS: PREREQUISITES:
the course is to provide all students with a basic understanding and exposure to the kind of physical science material that they will encounter at the college-level. Full completion of all projects, as well as success on exams will be required to obtain credit for this course. REQUIREMENTS: PREREQUISITES: Biology
CHEMISTRY (1 CREDIT)
DESCRIPTION: Chemistry is a yearlong course aligned to the Regents Chemistry Standards in the NYS core curriculum. Students will explore the fundamental building blocks of matter, changes in matter, and the effects of these changes on the physical and biological world. The course focuses greatly on critical and abstract thinking, as well as quantitative and deductive reasoning. The units of study include: Introduction to Matter, Units of Measurement, Atomic Concepts, Nuclear Chemistry, The Periodic Table, Bonding, Chemical Reactions, Kinetics and Equilibrium, Energy, Solutions and Gases, Acid/ Base Chemistry, Electrochemistry, and Organic Chemistry. The course requires successful completion of 1200 minutes of hands-on laboratory experience and culminates with a Regents exam in June. REQUIREMENTS: PREREQUISITES: 75 or better on Living Environment and Integrated Algebra Regents. Coreq with Geometry or higher math.
AP CHEMISTRY (2 CREDITS)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to be equivalent to a first year college chemistry experience. Students will use critical thinking and problem solving skills to analyze a variety of chemistry based topics. The course emphasizes process, content and inquiry. The course emphasizes chemical calculations and the mathematical formulation of principles. Students are expected to be active participants in classroom discussions ranging from problem solving strategies to explanations of chemical activities and phenomenon encountered throughout the course. To develop the requisite intellectual and laboratory skills, our students will meet daily for 100 minute classroom sessions. In addition, weekly lab blocks have been made available that allow for laboratory experiments to be conducted in a consecutive block that can last as long as 180 minutes. REQUIREMENTS: PREREQUISITES: A year of general chemistry experience including passing the Chemistry Regents. Successful completion of the required Algebra II topics (or concurrently taking Algebra II). Teacher recommendation.
PHYSICS (1 CREDIT)
DESCRIPTION: Physics is a yearlong course aligned to the Regents Physics Standards in the NYS core curriculum. Students will learn the fundamental scientific laws that govern the physical world. The course places heavy emphasis on abstract and critical thinking, as well as understanding quantitative relationships and translating scientific concepts mathematically. The units of study include: Units and Measurement, 1-dimensional Motion and Kinematics, 2-D Kinematics and Forces, Energy, Electricity and Magnetism, 20
Waves, and Modern Physics. The course requires successful completion of 1200 minutes of hands-on laboratory experience and culminates with a Regents exam in June. REQUIREMENTS: PREREQUISITES: 65 or better on Chemistry Regents; coreq with Geometry or higher math
ENGINEERING (1 CREDIT)
DESCRIPTION: As the science of solving problems, engineering is at the forefront of any discipline. Whether it is creating a better management scheme, or establishing the technique for cleaning up the Gulf oil spill, engineering is involved at every turn. Through this project-based elective, students will be able to apply knowledge from all disciplines to solve problems in a variety of focus areas. Units for engineering will cover environmental, biomedical and systems engineering including practice in reverse engineering (i.e. deconstructing a product to explore how and why it was made that way. Projects may include hallway traffic analysis, environmental clean-up or recycling initiatives, bridge design and analysis of orthopedic implants. REQUIREMENTS: PREREQUISITES: 70 or better in Integrated Algebra; 75 or better on Integrated Algebra Regents
REQUIREMENTS: PREREQUISITES: 85 or higher on Living Environment Regents AND 75 or higher on Chemistry Regents or teacher rec; coreq with Trig/Algebra II or higher
and focused observation. Students in this course will also work towards competence in self-management and the ability to plan, organize, and take independent action. REQUIREMENTS: Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly agenda. Weekly organization assessments. In-class assignments. PREREQUISITES: Teacher Recommendation or IEP Mandate
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KIPP BLOCK
KIPP Block is a twice-weekly opportunity for students to explore extracurricular activities. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:30, teachers and other staff lead a wide range of clubs, sports, performing arts, and academic groups. KIPP Block activities vary from season to season; the following is a list of the blocks that have been offered in the last three seasons. AFRO CUBAN DRUMMING
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DESCRIPTION: Students will learn the name, techniques, and rhythms of both popular and folkloric drumming styles
AP TUTORING - CALCULUS
DESCRIPTION: Tutoring for students in AP Calculus only.
AP TUTORING - CHEMISTRY
DESCRIPTION: Tutoring for students in AP Chemistry only.
AP TUTORING - MICROECONOMICS
DESCRIPTION: Tutoring for students in AP Microeconomics only.
AP TUTORING - STATISTICS
DESCRIPTION: Tutoring for students enrolled in AP Chemistry, Statistics, Calculus, Microeconomics, and World History
AP TUTORING - US HISTORY
DESCRIPTION: Tutoring for students in AP US History only
ART
DESCRIPTION: Students explore and practice photography, painting, sculpture, shirt making. Exhibit and auction your art work. Have fun and meet current artists.
ASAP
DESCRIPTION: Students who fail 3 or more classes, or who have a quarterly GPA below 1.7, are required to attend "Academic Support and Probation" tutoring during KIPP Block.
BASEBALL BOYS
DESCRIPTION: Baseball team
BASKETBALL BOYS JV
DESCRIPTION: Basketball team
BASKETBALL GIRLS
DESCRIPTION: Basketball team
CHEERLEADING
DESCRIPTION: Do you have school spirit? Try cheerleading! We are seeking strong, upbeat, driven, and hardworking boys and girls to cheer, train, tumble, and stunt with the best of them!!
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CHESS
DESCRIPTION: Open to beginners and experienced players. Learn how to play the game and improve your skills and tactics. Participants will have the opportunity to represent KIPP at tournaments around the city and eventually around the state and nation.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: Find opportunities to serve our community through volunteering
COOKING
DESCRIPTION: Prepare delicious and healthy new recipes each week while you develop culinary skills and explore nutrition, science, and of course, food! Students will learn from experienced chefs and create their own menu for a meal of their choice.
DANCE
DESCRIPTION: Open to all students to audition, no experience needed. If you love to dance, please select us as your first choice!
FASHION DESIGN
DESCRIPTION: This KIPP Block will present opportunities for students to create their own line of sewn projects by learning hand and machine sewing techniques. Collections can range from accessories, bags, simple clothing, or home goods. Students will work with materials that are on trend for the current season while exploring the world of fashion! Grab a needle, thread, imagination -- sew fun!
FILM PRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION: Film production students will analyze existing films to create their own documentary, music video, or fictional film. Students will learn all aspects of film production- script writing, storyboarding, shooting video, lighting, audio, and editing. By the end of this course, students will have an original video and the skills to make their own videos in the future.
FOOTBALL JV
DESCRIPTION: Football Team
JEWELRY MAKING
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DESCRIPTION: Learn to make jewelry projects such as friendship bracelets and keychains.
MUSIC
DESCRIPTION: Music Block is divided into two sections of instrumental music making. Advanced instrumentalists are welcome to join the fantastic KIPP Jazz Ensemble that rehearses during KIPP Block time while beginning instrumentalists or those wishing to brush up on instrumental basics but not interested in performing can chose to take private or small group lessons during block time.
PHILOSOPHY
DESCRIPTION: Ever wonder if this world is the matrix or why people act the way they do? Join us if you want to argue and discover the answers to lifes big questions. Why do we like the things? What makes something beautiful? Can you really change who you are? Where does power come from? Is there a such thing as evil? Prepare to have your mind blown.
PHOTOGRAPHY
DESCRIPTION: Develop your picture taking skills and build a photo portfolio.
READ 180
DESCRIPTION: Students identified as needing extra support in reading will be enrolled in the Read 180 program to shore up literacy skills that will serve students all the way through high school.
RUGBY - BOYS
DESCRIPTION: Tryouts for the boys' rugby team. Students who are cut go to their second- or third-choice KIPP Block.
SAT PREP
DESCRIPTION: Only 11th graders may choose SAT tutoring. Additional preparation for the SAT exam.
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
DESCRIPTION: Our KIPP block would be used to prepare our team for the Science Olympiad, a day-long science competition where our KIPP scholars can compete against the top schools in New York City. It is held in February and features events as unique as Sumo Bots (literally robots sumo wrestling), tower-building, catapult building, chemistry lab, science trivia, and cell biology. Top schools in the New York region compete at the state and national level in the Spring.
SIGN LANGUAGE
DESCRIPTION: Learn the language used by Deaf people across the United States. Students will learn basic vocabulary, fingerspelling, and sentence structure. Preference will be given to the students already in Sign Language
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SOCCER BOYS
DESCRIPTION: Soccer team
SOCCER GIRLS
DESCRIPTION: Soccer team
SOFTBALL - GIRLS
DESCRIPTION: Tryouts for the Girls' softball team. Students who are cut will go to their second- or third- choice KIPP Block.
STEP
DESCRIPTION: Students learn the tradition of African and Latino Step and have the chance to perform in front of their peers. Open to beginner and experienced steppers.
THEATER/DRAMA
DESCRIPTION: Selected students will perform, if you are not acting you will have the opportunity to explore other production roles (stage management, costume design, sound and set construction). Students in the Theater KIPP Block may be required to attend extra rehearsals (Wednesday, Friday and Saturday). This years play is Much Ado About Nothing.
TRACK
DESCRIPTION: Both sprint and distance events will be run--practice 4 days per week.
VARSITY F OOTBALL
DESCRIPTION: Football Team
VOLLEYBALL
DESCRIPTION: Volleyball team
YEARBOOK
DESCRIPTION: Yearbook is responsible for the creation, and design of pages to capture activities and people at KIPP NYC College Prep. Students interested in photography, journalism, art/design, creative writing, business sales, and a desire to commit more than 28
YOGA
DESCRIPTION: Learn the ancient practice of yoga as a means of reducing stress and improving concentration, self-esteem and overall health.
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