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KIPP DC - LEAP Academy PCS

Open Since 2007-08 Grades PK3-PK4
KIPP DC aspires to improve life outcomes for the next generation of Washingtonians by equipping students and alumni with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets to become thoughtful, intentional citizens in the competitive world and lead successful lives full of choice and opportunity. Grounded in the values of achievement, excellence, leadership, and pride; KIPPsters at LEAP Academy are provided the foundational academic skills and mindsets that are necessary for success in rigorous and joyful elementary schools. We approach our work with a set of core beliefs about how we can achieve our mission. We believe students are worthy of exceptionally talented and diverse teachers and leaders who will guide them through school, college, and careers. We believe we must partner with families to provide students an ecosystem of supports to optimize their educational experience. We believe students deserve a model school system that plays an important leadership role in DC and the national education community.

4801 Benning Rd SE

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Shantel Sappleton

Principal
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Susan Schaeffler

Executive Director
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Saumil Shah

Director of Operations
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Ashley Ogbonna

Title IX Coordinator
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JaVaan Veal

McKinney-Vento Homeless Coordinator
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Dana Lourie

Special Education Manager
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Erin Pitts

Parent Complaint Coordinator
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Anthony Lewis

Board Chair
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Barry Caldwell

Vice Chair
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School Performance SY 2018-2019

Tier Ranking

Tier 1
Tier 1 schools meet standards of high performance

PMF Score

73.0%
19.8%
from previous school year

Student Achievement

The School Quality Report measures various aspects of a school’s academic program, including student achievement on the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT) and the Test of Early Mathematics Ability (TEMA).

PPVT

87.4%

TEMA

78.9%

School Environment

The School Quality Report also assesses the school environment using attendance, re-enrollment, retention or discipline rates. These indicators are predictors of future student achievement.

In Seat Attendance

92.2%

Full Performance Reports

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

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Qualitative Site Review

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Student Makeup (SY 2018-19)

Total Student Enrollment

206

At-Risk Percentage

61%

Special Education Percentage

9%

School's Annual Reports

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Financial Information

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FCAP 2025

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Most Recent & Historical Financial Analysis Reports

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Most Recent & Historical Budgets

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Most Recent & Historical Fiscal Audits

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Administration and Operations

Student Enrollment Forms 2025-2026(BQGCA)(KIPPDCPCS)_9.pdf
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SY 2025-26 Student Enrollment Forms

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Employee Policies_88.pdf
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Charter School Employee Policies 2023-2025

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Charter Board Calendars_18.pdf
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Charter Board Calendars 2023-2025

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Board Meeting Minutes_87.pdf
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Charter School Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes 2022-2025

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SY 2024-25 School Calendar

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SY 2024-25 Student/Family Policies

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SY 2022-23 School Calendar (High School)

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SY 2023-24 School Calendar

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SY 2022-23 Board Meetings Calendar

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Student Enrollment Forms 2023-2024(QJ9BA)(KIPPDCPCS)_11.docx
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2022-23 Student Enrollment Forms

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SY 2022-23 Student/Family Policies

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SY 2022-23 Employee Policies

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q1

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q2

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q3

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4 (Part I)

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4 (Part II)

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4 (Part III)

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4 (Part IV)

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4 (Part V)

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4 (Part VI)

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4 (Part VII)

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Charter Agreement and Reviews

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Charter Agreement

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Five-Year Charter Review

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Five-Year Charter Review Appendix

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