I remember not being able to sleep at night once the end of my son's 5th grade year slowly approached at one of Baltimore s low performing schools. My son always charted as advanced in school over performing his school, Baltimore city and the state of Maryland. I didn t feel his zone middle school Booker
... Read more T Washington would be a good fit for his quiet demeanor and his excellent grades. I am a single mother of three and my income didn t exceed 30,000.00 annually during that period. I was at my wits end, I applied and he tested at a catholic school and didn t meet deadlines for him to attend Roland Park or Mount Royal middle schools. I was not familiar with any charter school at that time. I ran into an old elementary friend of mine who was then teaching at KIPP Ujima and told her about my frustrations. I asked a question If you were in my situation and you had a option of sending your child to a catholic school or KIPP Ujima what would you do? without a doubt she responding KIPP. I admired receiving the cell phone numbers to all the teachers, the great trips for our students at a very low cost to the parents, the Saturday school, and the visual arts programs. Overall, the great difference of KIPP. I support paying Kipp teachers more money they deserve it, but they already earn 18% more in salary than other Baltimore city teachers. Services for the students were already cut, giving the teachers the raise the union is requesting would further cut services that make KIPP great. Sincerely, JML Parent of a senior Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/09/09
LOVE IT!!! My son is a 5th Grader here and he has NEVER liked math, the way they go about teaching is so 'Outside the box' He was always an Honor Roll student but he has only been an 80% student in math. His NERY FIRST Math test @ KIPP he scored a 93% which means his math teacher did in 1 month what
... Read more his former scholl failed to do in 4 years. I was given links to web pages to assist with studying for his test (fun activities) which we used and still do even when he has no test. My son is an A Math student in 1 month. That says something. I also LOVE Mr. Toler he is MARVELOUS, if you have a probem he has a resolution and he will follow through!!! I LOVE KIPP!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/04/09
My son graduated from KIPP Ujima in 2007. This school is the best school in Baltimore City. The teachers and staff truly care about your child's education and will go to great lengths to ensure that your child is giving it all that he/she has. I love how the staff doesn't 'give up' on a student, no
... Read more matter how hard it is. It's that kind of a positive environment that can turn an average child to a great student. My son is now a Junior at Calvert Hall College High School. I truly believe that it wouldn't been possible if it wasn't for KIPP. I love this school so much. I would love to see all city schools turned into KIPP schools. They would be 150% better than they are now. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/29/09
I am a student at KUVA .I did not graduate yet and I am in the 7th grade.This is a great school and if you are reading this I think you should send your child here.We have some of the highest scores in the state of Maryland. I love this school. From A. Shipley
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Posted by a student on 03/25/09
I graduated from KIPP Ujima Village Academy in 2007. It was the best most preparing school in the city. I now attend City because of the extended hours and focus they give to every student
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Posted by a student on 12/07/08
I've been to many schools in Baltimore City and KIPP is the school that I highly reccomend. Wishing all schools could have teachers that carry cell phones for your child to contact if their having problems or concerns with school work. The teachers are always well prepared to give your child the attention
... Read more he/she may need. Discipline, well where ever you go in life you must have rules and if your child have a problem with following rules this school may not be for him/her. There's many things that my child have learned while attending KIPP. She's learned respect, being a role model, the importance of team and family. Although these qualities are implemented at home. Kipp has shown and given her the confidents needed to be successful while climbing the mountain top to college. To stay focus, try and do your best is always a criteria for success. Leesa Townes Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/10/08
KIPP may have been a wonderful school in the beginning, but it isn't anymore. They are out of compliance with special ed., they can't keep any good teachers, and the new principal isn't doing a good job at keeping Mr. Botel's dream alive. I wouldn't recommend any of my loved ones to attend school there
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Posted by a teacher on 04/14/08
Mr. Botel please start a High School. Baltimore city can use more schools like this. Any parent in Baltimore city looking for a great middle school look no further.
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Posted by a parent on 01/31/08
My daughter started at KIPP in 2005. I can't say enough good things about the staff and children at KIPP. She's motivated, confident and has a whole new set of principles related to her work ethic and school performance. The extracurricular programs and hands on experiences excite my child and are of
... Read more private school caliber. KIPP is definitely top notch. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Maryland used the Maryland State Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
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Baltimore schools — Kipp Ujima Village Academy 324 is located at 4701 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore MD 21209. 4701 Greenspring Ave is in the Cold Springs neighborhood and 21209 ZIP code in Baltimore, MD The school district for Kipp Ujima Village Academy 324 is the Baltimore City Public School District. Kipp Ujima Village Academy 324 is a Public school that serves grade levels 5 - 8.
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