KIPP Houston

Core subjects: Reading, Mathematics, General Science and Humanities (US History and Writing)

Additional subjects: Art, Music and Physical Education

Extended learning time: All fifth-grade students rotate through an extended learning block including additional time for targeted tutorials, library, aerobics, Freshman Life, and silent sustained reading.

Core subjects: Reading, Mathematics, Earth Science and Humanities (World History and Writing)

Additional subjects: Art, Music and Physical Education

Extended learning time: All sixth-grade students rotate through an extended learning block including additional time for targeted tutorials, library, keyboarding, and silent sustained reading.  

Core subjects: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Life Science, Texas History and Spanish

Additional subjects: Physical Education, Technology and Electives (students choose between Art, Band, or Journalism)

Core subjects: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Integrated Physical and Chemical Science, US History and Spanish

Additional subjects: Physical Education and Electives (students choose between Advanced Art, Advanced Band, or Journalism)

One Saturday each month a select group of fifth grade students work with mentors at M.D. Anderson, engaging in hands-on learning experiences ranging from packaging medicine to shocking a “patient” back to life. 

Select students in sixth grade participate in Odyssey of the Mind, a program that teaches students to identify challenges and use creativity and critical thinking to develop solutions.  Students work with volunteers from the El Paso Corporation who serve as mentors through these unique, hands-on learning experiences. 

Students in grades five and six are invited to learn the basics of Robotics in a classroom setting, preparing them to become active team members once they reach the upper grades. Students in grades seven and eight have the opportunity to participate in the KIPP 3D Robotics Team, attending competitions where they use teamwork, problem solving, creativity and a lot of determination to solve problems using their robot kits.  Over the years, the 3D Robotics team has won numerous awards at competitions throughout the city. 

Students in grades seven and eight have the opportunity to participate on a variety of athletic teams.  KIPP 3D offers football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, track, and softball.  KIPP 3D athletes learn the values of dedication, teamwork, and responsibility as they work together to balance academics and athletics.  All athletes are expected to maintain positive academic standing and show sportsmanship both on and off the field or court.

Students in grades seven and eight have the opportunity to join the 3D Dance team.  These talented students learn routines throughout the year and perform at KIPP 3D Athletic events, school assemblies, and the annual Winter Program.