2009 KIPP Delta Annual Report

IMPACT 09 | 2009 Annual ReportDelta Public Schools

IMPACT 09 1 KIPP DELTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2009 ANNUAL REPORT

upon which KIPP Delta Public Schools was founded is that any student can succeed when

presented with the right opportunities and motivations. The previous issues of economics,

environment, and even race, which had before impeded the progress of those in the Delta

seeking a college education, became irrelevant. Those who have chosen to pursue an

education from KIPP Delta have seen this to be true.

When asked what it means to be a student at KIPP Delta, a mere expression of words doesn’t

suffice. To comprehend our journey, it would take the testimonial of every student who has

sat in a classroom taught by a KIPP teacher. It would take assuming the place of every

student who has spent countless hours after school, in addition to the 9 1/2 hour school day,

working to insure their academic achievements and extra-curricular activities are high caliber

and competitive with students from across the country. Any student, from our first class of

kindergarten students to our founding Class of 2010, can attest to the hard work and

dedication required to succeed in a KIPP Delta school.

Through all the hard work and dedication, the students closest to attending college have

come to realize exactly how much hard work pays off in terms of college offers and seeing

our aspirations for the future become reality. Not only does this hard work pay off for my

classmates, it also pays off for their families and friends. It pays off for their communities, and

it pays off for those who believe in them.

As May of 2010 rapidly approaches, it will be then that the success of the KIPP Delta

program can be fully assessed. With that, we recognize the success of these students has

also come from those who have continued to support KIPP Delta. Those who support KIPP

Delta support the idea of a better tomorrow through hard work and dedication. My

teammates and I thank you for your continued support and the impact you have allowed us

to make in our own lives and in our community.

THE IDEALALETTERFROM THESTUDENT BODYPRESIDENT


JESSYKA CALHOUN OF THE FOUNDING CLASS OF 2010, FOCUSES IN THE CLASSROOM TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Greetings

3 School Statistics

5 A Day in the Life at KIPP

7 Academic Impact

9 Economic Impact

11 Audited Financials

12 Expanding our Impact

13 Donor Appreciation

STUDENTS COME TO KIPP BEGINNING IN KINDERGARTEN TO PREPARE FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGERYAN CUNNINGS

STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT | CLASS OF 2010


THE RURAL DELTA REGION of Eastern Arkansas may be characterized by vast fields of

soybean, corn, and cotton, but it is also home to a uniquely rural network of high-performing

KIPP charter schools. While Eastern Arkansas is one of the poorest regions in the nation, with

fewer than 15% of the population holding a Bachelors Degree, students at KIPP Delta have

committed to longer school days and rigorous academics to prepare themselves for success

in college.

Students travel to KIPP Delta in Helena-West Helena from as far as 60 miles away, some

traveling over one hour to school each way. Ciera (facing page), wakes at 5:30 every morning

to ride from Crumrod, Arkansas (population 74), to attend KIPP Delta Collegiate. She and her

mom recognize the opportunities available to KIPPsters and the benefits of a rigorous

college-prep curriculum. Next year, Ciera plans to attend Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia.

She is proving that where you are born does not determine the trajectory of your life.

As KIPP Delta grows, we will impact the lives of more students like Ciera. We will continue to

provide a college-preparatory option for parents so their children will have the opportunity to

work hard and be successful in the college of their choice.

STUDENTS


CIERA DANIELS ON A RURAL BUS ROUTE

3 Schools

37 Teachers

546 Students

Grades K-1: Delta Elementary Literacy Academy

Grades 5-8: Delta College Preparatory

Grades 9-12: Delta Collegiate

97% African American

3% Caucasian

85% Qualify for free or reduced lunch

3% Receive Special Education Services

SCHOOL STATISTICS*

STUDENT BODY

BEFORE 7:30 EACH MORNING AND SHAKE HANDS WITH THEIR PRINCIPAL AS THEY ARE WELCOMED TO SCHOOLSTUDENTS ARRIVE AT KIPP

*For the 2009 – 2010 school year


SERVING STUDENTS RANGING FROM AGE 5 TO 17 means that the typical day of a KIPPster looks different at each of the three KIPP Delta schools.

Although the school day may be structured differently, one thing stays the same—consistently high expectations. Whether students are learning how to add

on a number line in 1st grade, or how to solve theorems in Calculus, they are being pushed to excel. The extended school day gives students more time in

the classroom to master core academic subjects and pursue enrichment opportunities through our growing list of extracurricular options.

BASKETBALL

VOLLEYBALL

TRACK

SOCCER

A DAY IN THE LIFE AT KIPP


STUDENTS ARE GREETED by their

principal as they arrive at KIPP each

morning. Breakfast is served in the

classroom so that students can get right

to work. The first item on the day’s

agenda is Morning Work, a brief review

of the previous day’s lessons from each

subject. High School students meet with

their Advisory group during breakfast to

discuss college applications, academic

needs, and any other issues they face.

7:30amKINDERGARTNERS SPEND all morning

working on the fundamentals of reading

and writing. Students at Delta ELA learn

Spanish in a full-inclusion class where no

English is used.

9:30amWHILE STUDENTS at the elementary

school are headed to lunch, KIPPsters in

12th grade are just finishing up their

Calculus BC class and headed to AP US

History. In 2008, only 8 African-American

students in all of Arkansas passed

(scored a 3, 4, or 5) the AP Calculus AB

exam. In 2009, Delta Collegiate had 3

students pass the exam as Juniors! That

number will increase as 20 students sit

for an AP Calculus exam in May 2010.

MIDDLE SCHOOL students take a break

from class and enjoy lunch with their

teammates. First graders are playing

games in PE while the Kindergartners get

some rest during naptime.

AFTER LUNCH, KIPP students dive

back in to core academic work. On

average students come to KIPP in 5th

grade reading at a 3rd grade level.

Because they have so much ground to

cover to close that achievement gap,

students at the middle school spend at

least one hour and fifteen minutes in

each core subject. This gives students a

strong foundation so they can prepare

for advanced coursework in high school.

AS TYPICAL public schools prepare to

dismiss, KIPP students remain focused

in the classroom. The afternoon will be

filled with classes like Spanish, Technol-

ogy, Social Studies, or Science.

MIDDLE SCHOOL students head to

their choice of extracurricular activities,

designed to supplement core academic

classes. Students who are behind in

core subjects have not earned Activity,

so they attend Study Hall to catch up.

First graders are finishing up their school

day with art class, while high school

students, like Jordan and Christopher,

are enjoying a new hands-on laboratory,

Principles of Engineering.

DISMISSAL signals the end of the school

day. Many students remain at KIPP to get

extra help or participate in varsity sports

and activities. Teachers remain available

via cell phone to answer any questions.

11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:30pm 3:30pm 5:00pm

Extracurricular Activities Offered At KIPPTENNIS

DRUMLINE

STEPTEAM

DRAMA

SCOUTS

ART

RUGBY

BASEBALL

MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTS

CHESS

CROSS COUNTRY

BUSINESS MOVIE PRODUCTIONS

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

NEWSPAPER

CANOEING & CANOE CARVING

PHOTO BY CADE COLLISTER


HIGH SCHOOLBiologyPhysicsAnatomyChemistryPrinciples of Engineering

Algebra I & IIGeometryPre-CalculusCalculus AB & BCComputer Math

EnglishReading EnrichmentSpanish I, II and III

World HistoryUS HistoryCivicsGovernment

DramaJournalismBusinessYearbookMusic/ChoirHealth/PE & Gym

Advanced Placement(AP) Courses Offered:

PhysicsUS HistoryEnglish LiteratureEnglish LanguageCalculus AB & BC

MIDDLE SCHOOLEnglish Language ArtsMathematics (Saxon 5/6, 7/8, Algebra & Geometry)ScienceSocial StudiesArt and MusicCareerPhysical EducationTechnology

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLReading and WritingMathematicsScienceSocial StudiesArt and MusicFull-inclusion SpanishPhysical EducationRecessNaptime

NILYN GAMBLE CLASS OF 2021ACADEMIC RESULTS


IN ORDER TO GAUGE THE IMPACT of KIPP teachers and curriculum, our staff spends time analyzing data results from the annual Arkansas Benchmark Exam. Our goal is to prepare

students for success in college and we believe that these tests provide a valuable snapshot of our students’ progress toward that goal. The State of Arkansas administers the Bench-

mark Exam each spring to all public school students in grades 3 – 8. At the high school level, the tests are administered to assess a student's mastery of a specific course through the

Grade 11 Literacy Examination and End-of-Course Examinations in Algebra I, Geometry, and Biology. These tests measure how well students have learned a set of academic skills

established by the state & how well our schools performed in a given year as compared to local district and state averages.

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ACADEMIC OFFERINGS

KIPP HELENA-WEST HELENA STATE


WHEN KIPP CAME TO HELENA in 2001 to find a home for our first

school in Arkansas, the City of Helena offered an unused train depot

along the main street in downtown. At that point no one anticipated the

impact KIPP would have on the community of Helena-West Helena, or

the visual landscape downtown.

SINCE THAT TIME KIPP has grown exponentially in size. We have

constructed two brand new facilities downtown and as new businesses

and restaurants open nearby, we have recently been confronted with

the good problem of managing traffic jams on a once sleepy downtown

street. KIPP will continue to invest in the redevelopment of historic

Helena by completing our flagship campus. Phase I of the campus plan

was completed this past March with the grand opening of the KIPP

Delta Multipurpose Gymnasium. In upcoming phases, we hope to

construct a new high school, middle school, and commons building.

KIPP HAS ALSO IMPACTED the economy in our community. Our

operating budget exceeds $5 million, with over 20% of revenues

coming from grants and private funding sources—funds that are

invested in Helena because of KIPP. In addition to attracting

philanthropic resources, KIPP is creating jobs and attracting new

residents. This past summer alone, KIPP hired 25 new employees in

Helena-West Helena. Many of our staff members have purchased and

renovated homes in the historic section of Helena where they are

putting down roots and starting families. As we expand, KIPP Delta

plans to employ nearly 400 individuals in the Delta. In a region battling

population decline, this influx of people and resources is significant.

FINALLY, KIPP Delta has brought positive attention to Helena-West

Helena. Through statewide and national press, upbeat, positive stories


THESE DOWNTOWN LOTS WERE IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENTBEFORE CONSTRUCTION

IS A FOOTPRINT OF OUR COMMUNITY IMPACTOUR NEW GYMNASIUM

ECONOMIC ANDFINANCIAL IMPACT

are being published about Helena-West Helena. Our students are

attending prestigious summer programs at schools like The Naval

Academy, Vanderbilt University, and Deerfield Academy where they are

spreading the word about their hometown of Helena-West Helena. And

as the Class of 2010 matriculates to college next fall, we anticipate that

a number of them will bring their knowledge and aspirations back to the

Delta when they graduate.


IN THE LOW-INCOME SCHOOL DISTRICTS of Eastern Arkansas, few students complete the eighth grade on a path to college,

and even fewer students are actually graduating from high school prepared for college. KIPP Delta has the opportunity to change

that reality by creating high-quality public charter school sites in at least four communities across the Arkansas Delta that will prepare

students for success in college.

NEW SITES WITHIN THE KIPP DELTA CLUSTER will be selected through a competitive application process that considers factors

such as local support, parental demand, and availability of facilities and funding. This fall, Blytheville was selected as the new site

for the first KIPP Delta school to open outside of Helena-West Helena in 2010.

IF APPROVED BY THE STATE, the KIPP Blytheville public charter school will start with a class of fifth graders in 2010 and add a

grade each year until it becomes a full middle school, serving approximately 320 students in grades five through eight. The new KIPP

school will be led by Maisie Wright, who is currently completing the year-long Fisher Fellowship principal training program. Ms.

Wright began her career in education as a Teach For America corps member at Delta College Prep where she served as a math and

science teacher.

BLYTHEVILLE’S APPLICATION TO KIPP DELTA included over 60 personal letters of support from parents, community leaders, and

business partners, along with $50,000 in start-up funding for 2010. The community coalition is also committed to raising at least

$50,000 each successive year. Key supporters of KIPP Delta Public Schools - Blytheville include Senator Steve Bryles, Mississippi

County Economic Development, Mississippi County Economic Opportunity

Commission, Great River Economic Development Foundation, Nucor Steel

Arkansas, Nucor-Yamato Steel, Aviation Repair Technology, That Bookstore in

Blytheville, First National Bank, Southern Bancorp, and the Greater Blytheville

Area Chamber of Commerce.

BY 2019, KIPP DELTA AIMS TO GROW to twelve charter schools in four

communities across Eastern Arkansas, which will serve a total of 3,600 students

in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The potential impact of this growth is

staggering. Within ten years KIPP Delta will double the number of college-ready

seniors graduating from high-poverty districts in the region.


AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2009

EXPANDING IMPACT IN THE DELTA

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,747,024

Accounts receivable 30,000

Pledges receivable, net 544,093

Property and equipment, net 6,774,169

Total assets $ 9,095,286

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Liabilities

Accounts payable $ 341,041

Accrued interest payable 21,305

Current maturities of long-term debt 81,019

Current maturities of capital leases 36,308

Long-term debt 4,344,646

Long-term capital leases 16,852

Total liabilities $ 4,841,171

Net assets

Unrestricted $ 2,988,202

Temporarily restricted 1,265,913

Total net assets $ 4,254,115

Total liabilities and net assets $ 9,095,286

REVENUES

State assistance $ 2,438,250

Federal assistance 675,528

Grants, donations, and fundraising 1,380,883

Investment income 12,047

Other $ 33,926

Total Revenues $ 4,540,634

EXPENDITURES

Educational programs $ 1,492,612

Special education 186,946

Student support services 188,188

Administration support services 592,450

Operation and maintenance of facilities 292,187

Student transportation 193,908

Food service 338,942

Other support services 191,865

Interest expense 203,514

Loss of disposal of assets 13,431

Total Expenditures $ 3,694,043

Change in Net Assets $ 846,591

BALANCE SHEET STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

BLYTHEVILLE

HELENA

IMPACT 09 13 KIPP DELTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2009 ANNUAL REPORT IMPACT 09 14 KIPP DELTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2009 ANNUAL REPORT

TREVION YOUNG ENJOYING A SUNNY DAY AT RECESSDONOR APPRECIATION FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR

GIFTS OF $100,000 TO $1,000,000Olive & Chester McCloskey & NORAC, Inc.Helena Health FoundationBettye & Dick HendrixThe Louis Calder Foundation Michael MortonThe Walton Family Foundation

GIFTS OF $25,000 OR MOREArkansas Department of EducationArkansas Senators Steve Bryles & Steve HigginbothamThe Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationErnest & Cathy CunninghamThe Hussman FoundationThe Nabholz GroupLocal Charitable TrustsSouthern Bancorp

GIFTS OF $10,000 OR MOREAviation Repair TechnologyEntergy FoundationEdward Grauman In memory of Dottie GraumanJim & Elaine FrazierSteve & Shelly HarknessJohn & Blakeslee ShireyScott & Angela ShireySunil Thakor

GIFTS OF $5,000 OR MOREClaiborne & Elaine DemingTom & Winnie FaustChase Paymentech, LLCGordon & Claire Manley

This year three groups made outstanding commitments to KIPP Delta by investing in our growth plan. Please accept our sincere thanks for helping us to IMPACT so many lives today and in the future. Your dedication to improving public education for ALL CHILDREN is worthy of unending praise.

We truly appreciate the ongoing support of the following donors. Your contributions to our gymnasium and annual campaign directly benefit our students and the opportunities they have to learn and grow. The support you provide is vital to the success of our schools – please renew your commitment today!

We extend a special thanks to Dave Anderson who donated his time, resources, and creative energy to take the photography for this year's annual report. All photography by Dave Anderson, except where noted.

DAVE ANDERSON / WWW.DBANDERSON.COM

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS

THE WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATIONTHE LOUIS CALDER FOUNDATION (Supporting Delta Elementary Literacy Academy)

CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH FUND

Henry NicholsShelia & Carl Phipps In Memory of Carla Phipps GrahamLee & Michael ThompsonWitsell Evans Rasco

GIFTS OF $1,000 OR MOREColumbus & Virginia AbramsM. Christine AllenArkansas Community FoundationArkansas Legislative Black CaucusBrent & Jessica BlackBill & Lanie BrandonChris Carter & Ericka YoungDr. & Mrs. Marion ChurchMr. & Mrs. Steve EdwardsMorse GistIgnacio GonzalezGraeber FoundationKris & Iva HamelHargraves Insurance Agency, Inc.Hudson Cisne & Co. LLPMr. & Mrs. J.E. JacksonSanford & Amanda JohnsonW.C. and Everlyn JohnsonJohn & Ann KingShen LimRon Nurnberg & Joe OsgoodeBetty & Arthur SandersThe Scoular CompanySouthern HardwareBen Steinberg & Alexandra TerninkoJanee’ and Jemar TisbyJamie and Luke VanDeWalleArnell & Betty WillisMaisie Wright

Mark & Sunny WrightMike & Julie WrightYounger Foundation

GIFTS UP TO $1,000William AldrichChris & Elaine AllenGeorge W. AppenzellerArmorel Planting CompanySenator & Mrs. Gilbert BakerJohn & Linda BarnesRichard BarthJimmy & Pat BillingsleyMr. & Mrs. Joe BlackBlackhawk WarehousingRenie & Diane BressinckSammy BrocatoSenator & Mrs. Steve BrylesCharlie & Judy BuchananSenator & Mrs. John Paul CappsMaureen ConnellyBob & Diane CookEmily CookSuttiwan CoxBaker & Ashley CunninghamCotter & Edie CunninghamCunningham Inc.Lena CunninghamColin Dentel PostMary Angela DuranHeidi ErbeLinda FarrellMike Feinberg & Colleen DippelDoug FreidlanderJulia GrantGreg Hamel

Hickory Hill PharmacyRyan HillGrace HuSue HudsonMr. & Mrs. Asa HutchinsonCurtis & Pat JeffriesMichael JonesHenry & Munnie JordanJohnny KeyKillion & AssociatesLeslie LaneBetty LewisSenator & Mrs. Jim LukerSenator Percy MaloneJudge & Mrs. Brian MillerBilly & Betty MitchellDominik and Georgia MjartanMr. & Mrs. Walter Morris, Sr.Gill & Jessica PillowCharles & Nancy Jo PowarsDavid RaymanGene & Linda RaffAnna & John RiggsBill RobersonJason RolettLiz & Tim SchuringaArt ShireyJason SingerThe Sisk Family In Honor of Tyler WilliamsKenneth & Nanalou SnowRaymond & Carol SolomonSteve StricklandDorothy StuckAlan & Jeannie SuggChristy Tao

Brooke & Charlie TappanElizabeth L. ThorndikeDorothy UmfressAndre & Keshia ValleyElizabeth WellbornKirk WhitesideVictor B. WilliamsStuart WillsonBob & Vivian WrightPeter & Penelope WrightRandy ZookIn Honor of Peyton Cunningham Deanna Foriere Abbie Dorfman Madison Ouellette Emma Mantyh Ali Buttelman McKenna Phillips Allison Wallace Kathryn Dowling Ali Pagano

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