KIPP Liberation College Prep

This is my son's third year and unfortunately things have gone from bad to worse. We welcomed a new school leader at the beginning of the school year only for her to leave during the Christmas break and studens as well as parents learned of this upon their return that there was a new interim leader. Again, no explanation and this is 2 leaders within 2 years time. It is discouraging and although children are resilient, they also appreciate structure and some things remaining the same. If the school decides to choose a new leader from within their school, it will be detrimental. There is still a lack of pertinent communication and staff continues to leave sometimes as a mass exodus. Please get it together because parents are led to believe that the school is great when indeed it still needs far more work. Also being in the African American neighborhood, we need to let our children see that they can get a good education near their homes and this is not the case.
--Submitted by a parent

KIPP Liberation College Prep is under new management! The new principal really has the Kippsters best interest at heart. I was skeptical about having our son return for a third year, however, he received Commended in Math on the TAKS test, so I figured they had to be doing something right. Ans so far so good this year. We've seen major changes and looking forward to seeing more! Great job Ms. Farinas & KIPP Staff...
--Submitted by a parent

The Leadeship and the organization of KIPP Liberation does not live up to the reputation KIPP has nationally. Although the teachers were good, the were serious behavior issues that were never addressed. There will be many changes this upcoming year including location for the third time in three years.
--Submitted by a parent

As soon as you walk through the doors of this school you mistake it for an alternative school. Yes, KIPP is a phenomenal program, but KIPP Liberation puts its name in the dirt. The schools first principal did nothing about the highly unacceptable behavior. Children walking out of classes, cussing at teachers, and spreading rumors. They lure you in with all of those good slogans but behind closed doors, this is the worst school in all of KIPP Southeast. I recommend this place to no one. It's like the students run the school!
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent, excellent school. Our daughter had been in the local public school and was falling behind. She wasn't learning, and the teachers were passing her on anyway. In her 7th grade math class, she had not mastered basic multiplication tables, yet she had an A in the class. How does that work? We moved her into the KIPP program and retained her to 6th grade for the year. It made all of the difference in the world. KIPP took the time to fill in the skills she had been missing along the way for years in public school. The teached are beyond supportive and dedicated. The hours are long, they are very disciplined, but the method WORKS. She went from a barely passing student, to a A & B student working ABOVE her grade level in a matter of only a year and a half. I can't thank them enough.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 3 children that began this summer. I noticed in difference in their attitudes and behavior as it relates to school almost with the first week. They all said that they liked their new school. I like it because it is challenging and does allow for parental involvement openly. It is private school without the tuition bill. I almost feel guilty for not having to pay. It is a charter school.
--Submitted by a parent

KIPP Liberation is a great school - caring attitude yet stern on discipline when it comes to homework and learning strategies for academic success. Best of all -Liberation provides opportunities to raise cultural awareness related to self-identity.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school if you are looking for great academic and great on teaching disipline. The long hours hours and the homework teach the children responsibility. I have seen a change in my son since attending a KIPP school. I am thinkful fir there hard work and dedication to there students
--Submitted by a parent

This is the best school. It is small, but a perfect environment for higher order thinking abilities.
--Submitted by a student