Culture

Mission

We will do whatever it takes to provide a world-class education that develops the knowledge, character, and critical thinking skills necessary for our students to excel physically, academically, and socially on their journey to and through college and in the competitive world beyond.

Values

KIPP Explore's values are built upon an acronym that spells the word BRIGHT (Believe, Reach, Imagine, Give, Honor, and Trust). Our students are encouraged to live and model the BRIGHT values each and every day. Explorers know that their actions always speak louder than their words.

Believe (hope and spirituality)
... in yourself, your future, and your dreams
... in your talents and skills
... in your teachers
... that anything is possible when you put your mind to it
... that success is not pre-determined and is attainable through hard work, dedication, and persistence (REACH)
... that you know the answer, or that you can find one
... that your education gives you power in the world
... that no task is too difficult
... that no goal is ever too lofty
... in your team and family at Explore
... that just because something has never been done, doesn't mean it cannot be done

Reach (fortitude, courage, diligence, persistence, and desire)
... beyond your comfort zone
... beyond your talents, strengths and skills

Push harder when things gets harder.
Hard work is the key ingredient to success.
Be brave.
Never give up.
Impossible is nothing.

Imagine (creativity, resourcefulness, and tolerance)
... there are no limits
... solutions
... college
... a better world and a better way

Always go beyond the limits of reality.
Proudly show your own creativity.
Solve problems by thinking outside of the box.

Give (generosity, friendship, and courtesy)
... to your teammates, your school, your parents, your teachers, and your community
... back to those that have helped you in the past
... and ask nothing in return
... your knowledge, talents, and advice
... your undivided attention
... to those who have less than you
... even when you don't want to
... more than others think is practical or wise

Find the beauty in doing for others.
Be humble and ask others to give a helping hand when you need it.

Honor (respect, kindness, and integrity)
... your teammates, teachers, parents, school, and your community
... your materials, time, and the ideas of others
... all living things, yourself, your brain, and the world around you
... everyone you come into contact with – regardless of whether or not that person has something to offer you

Trust (loyalty, prudence, and responsibility)
Build relationships with others.
Trust those around you.
Work hard to gain the trust of others.
Act on your beliefs and have integrity.
Always do what's right, even if no one is watching (especially when no one is watching).
Never let other people down, always be true to your word.
Act on what you believe because it is your code.
Always know the difference between right and wrong and actively choose what's right.