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Grounded in the values of lead, learn, and love; KIPPsters at Lead Academy develop a love of learning and build the skills and mindsets necessary to set them up for success in middle school and beyond. Lead Academy fosters the whole child’s development, preparing them for a life filled with choice and opportunity. Upon completion of fourth grade, Lead Academy students move onto KIPP DC WILL Academy.
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Established
2012 -
Grades Served
1-4 -
Enrollment
408
Values
- Lead
- Learn
- Love
Academics
Lead 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 dance, art, science, PE, and character education.
KIPPsters at Lead 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
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Lead Academy offers their elementary students a number of extracurricular ways to build teamwork and explore their passions. A few of the offerings include Pretty Brown Girls, Spanish Club, basketball, and soccer.
We partner with AlphaBest for before and aftercare.
Awards & Recognition
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2020: Lead Academy Named a National Blue Ribbon School by U.S. Department of Education
2019: Lead Academy is ranked a Tier 1 school by DC Charter School Board.
Lead Academy is recognized as a Bold Performance School by EmpowerK12
2018: Lead Academy is ranked a Tier 1 school by the DC Public Charter School Board.
Lead Academy is awarded a Bold Performance Winner by EmpowerK12.
Lead Academy Physical Education teacher Mrs. Fears recognized as KIPP DC’s monthly staff spotlight.
2017: Lead Academy 4th grade teacher Ms. Chapman recognized as KIPP DC’s monthly staff spotlight.
Lead Academy is awarded a Bold Performance Winner by EmpowerK12.