How are students selected? Is there an entrance exam?
Students are not selected. All students that currently reside in the City of Buffalo are given first priority for admission. However, we are concentrating much of our recruitment efforts in the Eastside of Buffalo. Siblings of students already enrolled in KSCS will be given preference in subsequent years.There is no entrance exam. Students of all abilities are welcome at KIPP Sankofa Charter School.

When can I enroll my child?
Open enrollment is first come first serve.

When does your school start for teachers and students?
Teachers will report for training on July 5th.
Students will report to school on July 12th.

What are the school hours?
Students will report to school on July 14th for a three-week
summer session that runs from 8AM until 2PM.
We attend school from during the school year form
7:30AM until 5:00PM Monday through Thursday,
until 4:00 pm on Friday and from 9:00 am
until 1:00 pm on Selected Saturdays.

Will there be a uniform for students? Teachers?
All students will be required to wear the KIPP Sankofa Charter School uniform. This consists of khaki slacks (and/or skirts for girls) or shorts (that are below the knee) and the KIPP Sankofa Charter School polo shirt, t-shirt, or sweatshirt that can