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Grounded in the values of courage, love, unity and excellence; KIPPsters at Inspire Academy develop a love of learning and build the skills and mindsets necessary to set them up for success in middle school and beyond. Inspire Academy fosters the whole child’s development, preparing them for a life filled with choice and opportunity. Upon completion of fourth grade, Inspire Academy students move onto KIPP DC Honor Academy.
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Established
2021 -
Grades Served
1-4 -
Enrollment
254
"Inspire Academy is dedicated to cultivating a community of empowered students who believe they can do anything they put their minds to and whatever they aspire to become. Because we believe in their limitless potential, our teaching teams work to spark a joy and love of learning, while affirming who our students are and where they are from, so that every child will know they can shape their own future and positively impact the world."
Donyale Butler, Principal, KIPP DC Inspire Academy
Values
- COURAGE
- LOVE
- UNITY
- EXCELLENCE
Academics
Inspire Academy fosters students’ social, emotional, and academic development, setting them up for a life filled with choice and opportunity.
Students receive comprehensive and rigorous instruction in literacy and math, but also benefit from physical education, science, and exposure to the arts through dance and theatre classes.
KIPPsters at Inspire Academy develop a love for learning and build the skills and mindsets necessary to set them up for success in middle school and beyond.
Extracurriculars
Inspire Academy offers a number of opportunities for students to further explore their passions and interests through after-school activities. Current after-school programs include: Dance Ensemble (Grades 1-4), Cheer Team (Grades 3-4), Lego League (Grades 3-4), Masterminds Tutoring Program (Grades 3-4) and Co-ed Flag Football (Grades 2-4)
Awards & Recognition
- Inspire Academy PE teacher Coach Connolly highlighted as KIPP DC’s monthly staff spotlight
