KIPP Summit Academy
Download the 2012 KIPP Summit Academy School Profile
Mission
The mission of KIPP Summit Academy is that students, families, and staff work together to prepare every child for college. Through hard work, high expectations, mutual respect and discipline, we will all realize our highest potential and become agents of social change.
KIPP Summit Academy strives to develop in our students the academic skills, intellectual habits, and character qualities necessary to succeed in high school, college, and the competitive world beyond. Strengthened by these skills, habits, and qualities, the students of KIPP Summit Academy prioritize the goal of a college education in achieving personal success. The mission of KIPP Summit Academy is not easily accomplished; our students quickly learn that there are no shortcuts to realize these goals.
History
KIPP Summit Academy is a free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public charter middle school in San Lorenzo, California. Since opening in 2003, KIPP Summit has been committed to creating an empowering, successful, college-preparatory school of choice in San Lorenzo, one of the most under-resourced and overlooked communities in the Bay Area. With a “no excuses and no shortcuts” philosophy, KIPP Summit fosters within its faculty, students and their families the desire, discipline, and dedication necessary to achieve a college education. The majority of KIPP Summit students go on to enroll at KIPP King Collegiate High School, located on the same campus.
Values
Responsibility | Teamwork | Curiosity | Integrity
School Leader
Ric Zappa
Enrollment and Demographics
400 students, grades 5–8
- 52% Latino/Hispanic
- 32% Asian or Pacific Islander
- 8% African American
- 8% White or other
- 35% English Language Learners
- 67% qualify for federal free and reduced-price meals
Contact
2005 Via Barrett
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
Phone: (510) 258-0106
Fax: (510) 258-0097
ksa_info@kippbayarea.org
Announcements
For Parents
KSA in the News
Yoga in school showing results, officials say | The CBS Early Show | November 30, 2011 Watch here.
The Benefits of Yoga at KSA | Forum on NPR | January 28, 2010 Listen here.
Upcoming Events:
Monday, April 15, T3 progress reports sent home
Tuesday, April 16, 6th grade end-of-year trip meeting; 5:30 pm, Music Building
Wednesday, April 17, New Student Registration, A-E; 2:30-4:30 pm
Thursday, April 18, 7th grade end-of-year trip meeting; 5:30 pm, Music Building
Friday, April 19
Parent-Principal Round Table; 9:00 am
Registration Packet due for returning students
Tuesday, April 23, Cafe Griffin
Wednesday, April 24, New Student Registration, F-K; 2:30-4:30 pm
Friday, April 26, Spring Dance; 6:00-9:00 pm
Monday, April 29, KPA Meeting; 5:45 pm
Wednesday, May 1, New Student Registration, L-R; 2:30-4:30 pm
May 6-10
Teacher Appreciation Week
CST Week, Minimum Days: 2:00 pm dismissal
Wednesday, May 8, New Student Registration, S-Z; 2:30-4:30 pm
Monday, May 13, 5th grade field trip to Stanford University
Tuesday, May 14, 5th grade end-of-year trip meeting; 5:30 pm, Music Building
Thursday, May 16, 8th grade end-of-year trip meeting; 5:30 pm, Music Building
Thursday-Friday, May 16-17
End-of-year trip for 6th grade to Salt Point
End-of-year trip for 7th grade to Camp Bothin
Regular schools days for those not attending the overnight trip
Tuesday, May 21, Spring Concert, 5th & 6th grades; 7:00-8:00 pm
Thursday, May 23, Spring Concert, 7th & 8th grades; 7:00-8:00 pm
Monday, May 27, Memorial Day, No School
Thursday-Friday, May 30-31
End-of-year trip for 5th grade to Boulder Creek
End-of-year trip for 8th grade to Pt. Reyes & Olema
Regular schools days for those not attending the overnight trip
Wednesday, June 12
Last Day of School for 8th grade
Awards Assembly
8th Grade Dinner & Dance
Thursday, June 13
Last Day of School, Minimum Day: 2:00 pm dismissal
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, Jason Singer Pavilion at KIPP King; 6:00 pm