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TK/Kindergarten
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Create Talking Moments, Following Directions & Help Children Manage Big Feelings
The Early Learning Experience
Our TK-4 programs are rooted in building academic foundations and social skills development.
Joyful Academics
Our young KIPPsters develop the academic skill sets needed to meet Kindergarten's rigorous literacy and math standards through joyful and interactive learning experiences.
Personalized Attention
Our students develop the foundations for successful learning through a personalized learning approach and developmentally appropriate socio-emotional opportunities.
Whole-Child Focus
As students become students for the first time, we emphasize important lessons on social emotional awareness and reflection that supports the growth of the whole child.
Enhanced Performance
In a 2015 Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment, Kindergarten students who attended KIPP TK scored nearly six points higher (19% difference) in reading and nearly 4 points higher in math (12% difference) than students who did not attend KIPP TK.
Proven Impact
A 2017 research study found that “after five years, KIPP TK combined with KIPP early elementary had a positive, statistically significant impact on reading and math achievement.”
Social-Emotional Learning
We believe in personalized learning approaches that address each child’s individual needs. As children become students for the first time, we emphasize important lessons on social-emotional awareness and reflection that support the growth of the whole child.
Foundations for Success
Research shows that high quality early learning is connected to school readiness and later life outcomes.
Join Our Community
KIPP SoCal offers high quality TK & Kindergarten in East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, South Los Angeles, Watts, Compton, Huntington Park, South Gate and San Diego. Review frequently asked questions below.
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Our Elementary Schools
KIPP Comienza Community Prep
Huntington Park
Grades TK-8
KIPP Compton
Community School
Compton
Grades TK-8
KIPP Corazón
Academy
South Gate
Grades TK-8
KIPP Empower
Academy
South Los Angeles
Grades TK-4
KIPP Endeavor
College Prep
Boyle Heights
Grades TK-8
KIPP Ignite
Academy
South Los Angeles
Grades TK-4
KIPP Iluminar
Academy
East Los Angeles
Grades TK-4
KIPP Promesa
Prep
Boyle Heights
Grades TK-4
KIPP Vida
Preparatory Academy
South Los Angeles
Grades TK-4
KIPP Raíces
Academy
East Los Angeles
Grades TK-4
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. All California charter schools are public schools. Like traditional public schools, charter public schools are funded publicly by federal, state and local funding.
Yes! 16% of our students receive special education services. KIPP SoCal educates the same or higher percentage of diverse students when compared to traditional district schools, including students with disabilities.
Traditionally, Kindergarten served as the initial step into early childhood education, emphasizing socialization, relationship building, and basic academic skills. However, the landscape has evolved, and today's Kindergarten standards demand a higher level of academic proficiency. Students are expected to grasp letter-sound associations, blend them for reading, count proficiently to 100, and comprehend number combinations up to 10. With Kindergarten becoming more academically intensive, students must possess the attention span and emotional resilience to engage effectively with the curriculum. They need to navigate challenges resiliently, collaborate with peers, and approach learning with confidence to fully absorb the educational experience. Transitional Kindergarten plays a crucial role in preparing our students for this heightened academic environment, laying the foundation for their early learning success.
Read with your child! They will learn to love to read if it’s a shared activity with someone they love!
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