OUR VALUES
Courage
KIPP Austin Public Schools teachers and students possess the mental and moral strength to persevere and withstand fear or difficulty. Our students inherently possess great courage as many have overcome, and are still overcoming, seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
Tenacity
Demonstrating decisiveness and conviction, our teachers and students possess the determination and resolve to see something through to its resolution. Climbing the mountain to college is not an easy task.
Community
With the strength and well-being of our learning community intact, we will all benefit and thrive. Teachers and students value the importance of our community of schools as well as serving the greater community around us. We believe that no one is an island and that we all must work together for the greater good.
Honor
We believe in the importance of ethical conduct and behaving in a moral and principled manner. A key measure we use to evaluate the character development of our students is whether they choose to do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
Quality
At KIPP Austin Public Schools, we have established a culture of quality and excellence. By consistently striving to improve their academics, character, and contributions to our schools and communities, our students develop into the leaders they have the potential to be.