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KIPP PEACE Elementary School will open its doors for the first time in 2011-12 as the eighth KIPP early childhood and elementary school in Houston, TX. As an open enrollment public charter school, KIPP PEACE in its founding year will serve 120 Kindergarten students in the Third Ward community. PEACE stands for Protect your team, family, school and environment; Endure life challenges; Act like a leader; Commit to keeping promises; Explore new places, new people and new ideas.

KIPP PEACE Elementary School will provide students with a quality education, character development, and the knowledge and skill set necessary to assist them in persevering through life challenges and becoming successful.

Mission/Vision

KIPP PEACE Elementary School builds lifelong learners by nurturing our students' creativity, knowledge and character as we cultivate their academic, physical, emotional, and social skills that will prepare them to excel to and through college, becoming the leaders and decision makers of tomorrow.

At KIPP PEACE Elementary School our students acquire the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to overcome obstacles and excel academically to and through college. We create a learning environment where all students receive a quality education in every classroom. Students appreciate the impact each person has on the world and celebrate who they are through exploring the life journeys of others. Our students are the leaders and decision-makers of tomorrow, becoming the positive pillars of the Third Ward community.

Ways to Get Involved

Volunteer/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 KIPP PEACE Elementary School.

Apply to Teach: For 2011-12, PEACE is seeking kindergarten teachers whose teaching philosophy aligns with our school’s mission. These positions must be filled by those who believe in and practice our core values: to protect every child’s right to receive a quality education, endure obstacles and challenges with dignity and grace, act like a leader with our words and actions, keep our commitments and explore new ideas and solutions to make our school a healthy and safe learning environment.

Characteristics of Effective KIPP PEACE Elementary School Lead Teachers

Above all else, lead teachers at KIPP PEACE Elementary School must embody the following characteristics:

• Lead teachers are goal-driven in their instruction and focused on producing measurable results that close the achievement gap for ALL students.
• Lead teachers interact respectfully with students, parents and faculty members even in challenging circumstances.
• Lead teachers create, utilize and reflect upon long-term plans, unit plans, unit assessments, and weekly lesson plans in their instructional practice.

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 PEACE Elementary School.

Enroll: Each KIPP school has its own individual process for enrolling students. Please visit KIPP PEACE Elementary School to learn more about how to enroll.