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KIPP Back to School Fundraiser Happy Hour
ORGANIZATION: KIPP Houston Public Schools
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8 people are interested
KIPP PALs is hosting a Back to School Fundraiser - Happy Hour to help support the KIPP Houston Public Schools. Come network with other young professionals who value education and learn how KIPP Houston has made a positive impact on our communities by helping underserved kids achieve success. We will also be promoting upcoming volunteer opportunities.
We encourage all current and potential volunteers to attend. KIPP PALs Board Members will be happy to speak to you about how you can get involved.
Contact Samuel Owens at samuel.c.owens@gmail.com with any questions.
RSVP through Eventbrite by using the following link: http://goo.gl/WH65pL
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About KIPP Houston Public Schools
Location:
10711 KIPP Way, Houston, TX 77099, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission: Develop in under-served students the academic skills, intellectual habits, and qualities of character necessary to succeed at all levels of pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, college, and the competitive world beyond
Description
KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is on a mission to develop in underserved students the academic skills, intellectual habits, and qualities of character necessary to succeed at all levels of pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, college, and the competitive world beyond. Finishing its second decade, KIPP has become a national leader in the movement to provide all children with access to an excellent education. KIPP was founded in Houston in 1994 and has grown to 141 public schools in 20 states and DC serving nearly 50,000 children. Houston is KIPP’s largest region, with 22 public schools serving over 10,000 students and an additional 1,000 alumni in college and beyond. While only 8 percent of students from low-income communities across the nation graduate from college, KIPPsters boast a 48 percent college graduation rate, tracking from 8 th grade.
As we teach our students, there are no shortcuts on the path to college graduation. Students achieve their dreams by following two important rules: Work hard. Be nice. KIPPsters work hard by spending more time on task than many of their peers. They are in class from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and have extra learning opportunities during weekends and summers. Nevertheless, at KIPP we believe it is just as important to be nice as it is to work hard. KIPP schools develop character traits that empower students to become ethical leaders, productive citizens, and loyal friends.
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Little Woodrow's720 Shepherd DrHouston, TX 77007
DATE POSTED
July 21, 2014
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