Family Resources
School Year Calendar
Meal Program & Policies
School Contact Information
- Heidi Albi, 323.750.2279
School Nutrition Program Menu
Our school participates in the CA Universal Meals Program under the Community Eligibility Provision. Breakfast and lunch are offered daily at no charge to all students.
Request Medical Dietary Accommodations
Parent/Guardian may request dietary accommodations.
- Medical Statement
- Fluid Milk Substitution Form: English | Spanish
Mental Health & Support Services
Dress Policy
The goal of KIPP Empower Academy is to prepare our students for high school, college and the professional world beyond KIPP. Our dress policy is designed to promote unity, ensure that students are safe and age-appropriately dressed from head to toe, and to limit distractions so the focus is on learning.
STUDENT DRESS CRITERIA AND OPTIONS
- Graypants
- Gray skirt / no shorter than 2 inches above the knees
- Gray shorts / no shorter than 2 inches above the knees
- No jeans or jean-like pants/shorts or jeggings, only on designated free dress days or on Fridays
- Burgundy shirt, logo optional
- College Homeroom shirts or other KIPP SoCal T-Shirts on Fridays ONLY
- Any sweatshirt (KIPP Empower logo optional)
- Anycardigan sweater (KIPP Empower logo optional)
- Any outerwear jacket (KIPP Empower logo optional)
Plain long-sleeve undershirts in the following solid colors: black, white, navy, or gray (optional). Appropriate school shoes that allow students to participate in physical recreation. Shoes should not exceed 2 inches above the ankle. No sandals or open-toed shoes. Exception: Rain Boots may be worn on rainy days.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- Appropriate athletic shoes.
- Athletic towel with name on it (optional)
- Transparent water bottle with name on it (optional)
OTHER DRESS CRITERIA
- Clothing, jewelry, and personal items, such as backpacks and book bags, with language or images that are vulgar, sexually suggestive, discriminatory, obscene, libelous, contain threats, or that promote illegal or violent content such as the unlawful use of weapons, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or drug paraphernalia, are strictly prohibited.
- Clothing, shoes, or accessories that may not be age-appropriate, unsafe, or disruptive during the school day will not be allowed.
- KIPP SoCal Public Schools is not responsible for lost or stolen jewelry, accessories, or other personal items.
- If a student needs assistance with student dress options, please contact the front office.
