KIPP Houston - KIPP Sharpstown College Prep

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KIPP Sharpstown College Prep

KIPP Sharpstown College Prep opened in the summerof 2007 to address a growing need in southwest Houston. The free, open-enrollment, public school provides historically underserved students with a college preparatory education. With the unfailing efforts of a dedicated staff, the students of KIPP Sharpstown internalize the habits of self-reliance, honor, achievement, responsibility, and persistence in order to become life-long learners capable of excelling in college and committed to transforming tomorrow.

At KIPP schools, there are no shortcuts, only hard work and high expectations. KIPP accepts students regardless of prior academic record, conduct, or background. In 1995, the first KIPP Academies opened in Houston, Texas, and the Bronx, New York. Both schools have a sustained track record of high student achievement. To date, over 85% of KIPP Houston alumni have enrolled in college, compared with less than 15% of students across Houston with similar backgrounds.

Along with rigorous instruction in the core subject areas, students at KIPP Sharpstown also develop their skills in the performing and visual arts. As part of an extended school day, students have the opportunity to participate in fine arts classes such as theater, music, dance, and drawing. In addition, students spend two Saturdays per month participating in our Saturday Arts Academy. KIPP Sharpstown students participate in performing arts for three reasons:

*As students learn the discipline required to be successful musicians, artists, and performers, they also learn the discipline to be successful students. Through their artistic endeavors, they learn the value of hard work, collaboration, and constant improvement.

*Students who participate in the arts score higher in academic classes. According to a recent Stanford University study , students who consistently participate in comprehensive and rigorous arts programs are
4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement and 3 times more likely to win an award for school attendance.

* Classes in the arts enrich our students’ lives. They allow students to explore new cultural experiences and increase their self-expression as they use their art to inspire others. Students learn to appreciate beauty and find ways to improve their surroundings.