Family Resources

2024-25 School Year Calendar

2024-25 Family Handbook 

Office Hours during the Regular School Year

  • Monday: 8:00a - 12:45p | 1:00p Dismissal Days
  • Tuesday-Friday: 8:00a - 3:15p | 3:30p Dismissal Days

For KAI Parents & Guardians

Uniform Vendor

  • Carrusel Uniforms: 7017 Santa Fe Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255 | Tel: (323) 277-4737
  • Faith Uniforms: 5723 S. Main St Los Angeles, California 90037 | Tel: (323) 432-2388

21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Programs

Meal Program & Policies

School Contact Information

  • Edith Rodriguez, 323.406.8000

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.

Mental Health & Support Services

Comments, Concerns, and Complaints Procedures Policy

Dress Policy

The goal of KIPP Academy of Innovation 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​​​​​

  • Dark navy or khaki pants
  • Dark navy or khaki skirt / no shorter than 2 inches above the knees
  • Dark navy or khaki shorts / no shorter than 2 inches above the knees
  • No jeans or jean-like pants/shorts or jeggings, unless on designated free dress days
  • Light blue or white shirt, logo optional
  • College Homeroom shirts or other KIPP SoCal T-Shirts on Fridays ONLY with uniform
  • bottoms
  • Solid navy blue or black sweatshirt, KAI logo optional
  • Solid navy blue or black cardigan sweater, KAI logo optional
  • Solid navy blue or black outerwear jacket, KAI 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 opened-toed shoes. Exception: Rain boots may be worn on rainy days.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

  • Solid color T-shirt with the student’s name on it
  • Solid color athletic shorts and sweatpants
  • Athletic shoes for physical activity (No open-toed shoes for safety)
  • 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.