KIPP: DIAMOND Academy

The students and staff of KIPP DIAMOND Academy shall uphold the following values or “values for success”:

Scholarship - The methods, discipline, and attainments of scholars who are engaged in the pursuits of learning
Teamwork - Cooperative effort by the members of a group or team to achieve a common goal
Integrity - Steadfast adherence to a strict moral code in which respect and honesty are valued
Perseverance - the act of going on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition; never giving up
Fun - finding pleasure in all learning opportunities and enjoying the simple things in life

Students understand that these “values for success” are essential qualities that they must value if they are to obtain success in reaching their goals. When both students and staff demonstrate these “values for success”, the following school climate is in place:

All students and staff are putting forth their best effort on all tasks (perseverance)
Helping their teammates along the way (teamwork)
Achieving significant academic gains (scholarship)
Enjoying themselves (fun)
Operating with the utmost respect and honesty (integrity)

With such a school climate, KIPP DIAMOND Academy is making great strides towards its mission of ultimately preparing students for competitive high schools and colleges. When students have internalized these “values to success” and practice them on a regular basis, they are equipped with both the academic and life skills to excel in any rigorous academic environment.