Creshonda Smith

Creshonda Curry 29 January 2013 SWK 7531/ Assignment #3 Dear Mardi, Have you heard about the great things happening at KIPP in central Ohio??! KIPP JOURNEY ACADEMY is a student-focused community where all students develop the intellectual, academic, and social skills needed to understand and take action on issues they encounter in everyday life. In a rigorous, safe, and personalized learning environment, a culture of responsibility and service is fostered, empowering and equipping all learners to become more active and engaged citizens. At KIPP, 97% of the families are considered to be low-income, come into the school several grades behind in reading and math, and are considered “at-risk” youth. The mission of KIPP is to find your passion, I.N.S.P.I.R.E., and to own your journey. The school’s values are: Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility and Empathy. In the- school year, 97% of KIPP Journey fifth graders met or exceeded their growth goal in reading, the strongest growth of any KIPP school in the country. Locally, our eighth graders scored 17.1 and 20.3 percentage points higher on the state math and reading assessments, respectively, than students enrolled in Columbus City Schools. Building off of this success, KIPP Central Ohio will expand to reach nearly 2,000 students in Kindergarten through 12th grade by the end of the decade. SO HOW CAN YOU HELP CONTRIBTUE TO THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF THESE KIPPSTERS???? Because KIPP Journey Academy is a charter school, they are mainly funded through donations by community partnerships and local agencies. It would be AMAZING if you could make a small one-time donation of at least $100 via a check payable to: KIPP Central Ohio 1406 Myrtle Avenue Columbus, OH  43211 Your donation will be compiled with all other donors in order to support these youth! It takes a village to raise a child, be a part of the KIPP legacy and let’s get these KIPPsters to and through college! Thank you for all of your help and support!  Sincerely, Creshonda Curry, LSW Social Work Intern KIPP Journey Academy 1406 Myrtle Ave Columbus, OH 43211