School Essentials
Get Ready For School 

School Uniform Policy, School Hours, Supplies, and Expanded Learning!

At KIPP SoCal, every school has a uniform dress policy to help students feel a strong sense of belonging and community. Be sure to check your school’s handbook for important details like start times, breakfast hours, and more.

We’ve got your child covered with all the basic supplies they’ll need in class — though having a few extras like pencils or scissors at home can be helpful too.

And don’t forget: our Expanded Learning Program offers exciting extracurriculars, homework help, and fun family events all year long to keep your child learning and growing beyond the school day!

Uniform Dress Policy (by School)

School Hours

  • Elementary Schools (Grades TK-4): 7:45am* - 3:15pm
  • Middle Schools (Grades 5-8): 8:00am* - 3:30pm

*School start time. Please check with your school for what time arrival/breakfast begins. 

Student Materials

KIPP SoCal Public Schools schools will provide all basic, necessary school supplies for grades TK-8 such as pencils, paper, crayons, markers, books, or digital materials. Lost and/or damaged books and school property (ex: desks, computers, etc.) will be required to be replaced.

We recommend that you have the following supplies at home:

  • Child-Safe Scissors
  • Pencils (a lot of these!)
  • Large eraser
  • Glue sticks
  • 1 bottle Elmer’s glue
  • Crayons
  • Washable markers
  • Reading books
  • Paper (for writing and drawing)
  • Middle School Students will receive a daily planner agenda at the beginning of each school year and must be used everyday. Families will need to purchase a replacement agenda.

Please reach out to the School Leadership Team or Office for assistance in obtaining supplies.

Family Handbooks (by School)

Expanded Learning Program

Our Expanded Learning Program includes Summer Camp, Intersession Programming, and an After School Program — open to all families interested in enrolling.

Our vision is to provide every KIPPster with year-round, enriching, engaging, and safe learning opportunities that support their growth as joyful, curious, whole students.

The program is funded by state and federal sources, which means we must follow specific requirements around enrollment, attendance, and early release in order to maintain our funding.

Expanded Learning includes:

  • Academic support (homework help, tutoring, reading time)
  • Enrichment clubs (sports, arts, robotics, performing arts, and more)
  • Meals (daily snack and supper)
  • Fun events and field trips throughout the year

Families will receive a program orientation and a set of program guidelines. To participate, all families must sign the family guidelines.

For more specific questions about the Expanded Learning Program at your school, please reach out to the Expanded Learning Program Manager, Melody Moore: mmoore@kippsocal.org