A typical school teacher’s day runs from approximately 7:15am to 5:15pm. Teachers are available by cell phone to students, families and staff outside of school hours. Staff schedules build-in considerable time for collaboration and professional development by grade level and content teams, and on a school-wide and KIPP NYC-wide basis. Teachers are observed regularly in the classroom and receive feedback throughout the year.
While programs vary from school to school, below is a window into a KIPP NYC elementary, middle, and high school teacher’s day.
Sample Kindergarten Teacher's Schedule
Sample 7th Grade Math Teacher's Schedule
Sample 9th Grade English Teacher's Schedule
Sample Kindergarten Teacher's Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30 – 8:00 | Breakfast |
| 8:00 – 8:15 | Journals/Shared Reading |
| 8:20 – 8:50 | Calendar/Morning Message |
| 8:50 – 10:20 | Guided Reading (Group 1) |
| Phonics (Group 2) |
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| Literacy Center (Group 3) |
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| 10:20 – 10:40 | Snack/Bathroom |
| 10:40 – 11:45 | Math (Centers/DI) |
| 11:45 – 12:45 | Lunch/Recess |
| 12:45 – 1:15 | Nap time |
| 1:15 – 2:10 | Prep Time (Students at Gym/Music) |
| 2:10 – 3:05 | Teach Electives / Prep Time / Team Meeting Time |
| 3:05 – 4:00 |
Centers |
| 4:00 |
Dismissal |
Sample 7th Grade Math Teacher's Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:35 – 8:00 | Thinking Skills |
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Math (Class 1) |
| 9:02 – 10:02 | Prep Time |
| 10:05 – 10:50 | Advisory |
| 10:55 – 11:55 | Prep Time |
| 12:00 – 12:40 | Lunch |
| 12:45 – 1:45 | Math (Class 2) |
| 1:48 – 2:48 | Math (Class 3) |
| 2:50 – 3:00 | Snack |
| 3:00 – 5:00 | Teach Electives / Prep Time / Team Meeting Time |
Explanatory Notes:
- Thinking Skills is a teacher-developed critical thinking skills program. During this time students - independently and in pairs - work through a variety of concepts and problems that are reviewed in the appropriate class during the school day.
- Some KIPP NYC schools have advisory periods during which small groups of students meet to explore issues with school staff. Discussions focus on a variety of issues including Internet safety, parental relationships, high school preparation, and conflict resolution.
- Co-curricular electives at KIPP NYC schools run the gamut, from orchestra and band, to dance, journalism and art. Each school’s offering reflects the talents and interests of its teachers.
Sample 9th Grade English Teacher's Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:20 – 9:10 | English (Class 1) |
| 9:13 – 10:03 | School Assignment (or Class 5) |
| 10:05 – 10:56 | English (Class 2) |
| 10:59 – 11:49 | Prep Period |
| 11:52 – 12:42 | Lunch Assignment |
| 12:45 – 1:35 | English (Class 3) |
| 1:38 – 2:28 | Collaborative Planning |
| 2:31 – 3:21 | English (Class 4) |
| 3:30 – 5:00 | KIPP Block/Advisory |
Explanatory Notes:
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During KIPP Block, students can choose from activities such as sports (football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, soccer, track, etc.), journalism, poetry, drama, studio art, martial arts, dance, music, robotics and more. It is also a time when students with academic issues take study hall.
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Our Advisory Program meets one day per week. Each teacher serves as an advisor for a group of about 10 students throughout their high school career.
