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KIPP Liberation College Prep

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KIPP Liberation College Prep
5400 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Houston, TX 77078


Type of school: Middle School
Grades taught: 5 through 8
Year established: 2006

Contact:
Mr. Eric Coleman, Deputy Head of School & Interim School Leader
School phone: 832-230-0565
School fax: 713-842-6689
School email: info@kipphouston.org
Website: http://www.kipphouston.org

Regional Organization: KIPP Houston


About

KIPP Liberation focuses on the importance of being a life-long learner and places a strong emphasis on academics, character, and individual contribution to the community and world.  The school's goal is to provide a competitive and enriching, college-preparatory education to middle school students in the Third Ward community of inner-city Houston.  Students at KIPP Liberation College Prep are referred to as “the young leaders of today and the future leaders of tomorrow”. After completing the rigorous and supportive academic, intellectual, and character-building program of Liberation, students will succeed regardless of their circumstances.

Mission/Vision

The mission of KIPP Liberation College Prep is to empower students academically, intellectually, and socially, thus enabling them to succeed in top-rated high schools and colleges and contribute to the social and economic improvement of their own community and the world beyond.

Ways to Get Involved

Support - As a network of public charter schools, KIPP schools receive the majority of their funds from state and federal governments. However, KIPP offers much more than traditional schools, including an extended school day, week and year, field trips and extracurricular activities. To provide KIPP’s unique educational program, schools rely on support from community members, parents and local foundations. To learn more about how to volunteer or make a donation, please visit the web page for KIPP Houston.

Apply to Teach - KIPP schools are always looking for motivated, passionate teachers. Learn more about becoming a KIPP teacher. Visit our Careers page to view current openings at KIPP schools across the country. Visit KIPP Houston for more specific information about teaching at KIPP Liberation College Prep.

Enroll - Each KIPP school has its own individual process for enrolling students. Please visit KIPP Houston to learn more about how to enroll.