KIPP Miami Health & Safety Information

Welcome to the 2022-23 school year!

Supporting the health and safety of our students and families is a top priority at KIPP Miami. Below, find community resources related to COVID-19, nutrition, and health.

Our guiding principles:

We will protect the health and safety of students, staff, and families.
We will provide a safe environment for our students to learn and thrive.
We will make sure our students’ and families’ needs are met.
We will create a supportive environment for staff to excel in their work and feel safe.

COVID-19 Vaccine Resources

COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available across the state of Florida at healthcare providers and national pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS.

If you are interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, click here to pre-register with the state of Florida’s Vaccine Scheduling System and find vaccine sites here.

Jackson Health System hosted an online Town Hall where medical professionals fielded questions on the vaccine’s development, safety, distribution, and much more. Head here to watch the panel.

Additionally we wanted to highlight these resources available to the public:

5 Facts to know about the COVID-19 Vaccines.
Click here to learn what you might need to bring to your vaccine appointment. You do not need to have health insurance to get the vaccine.
Johns Hopkins Medicine’s breakdown of myths/facts surrounding the vaccines, for example, the myth that their development was rushed and therefore they are unsafe.

COVID-19 and the Vaccine for Communities of Color Webinar: An in-depth panel discussion with audience questions addressing concerns related to the vaccine options available to the public. Hosted by ABC’s Darla Miles, the panel includes Dr. Karma Warren, Dr. Pierre Vigilance, and Dr. Wayne Riley.

Nutrition and Resources

Nutrition

Summer BreakSpot offers balanced breakfasts, lunches, snacks or dinner at no cost for children 18 and under. Meals are served at no cost at places like parks, libraries and churches.

Search under zip code 33147 to find the locations that are closest to our schools.

Additional Resources

Family Health Resources

We remain committed to providing community resources that will help our students continue their education remotely—and keep our families safe.

KIPP families who have questions about our school closures, are in need of services or food, or have been in close contact with someone affected by COVID-19 should call 786-309-7697.

For additional information, please visit our KIPP Miami Resource Hub.

FAQ’s

Our goal is to provide you and your family with as much information and resources as possible to support the health and safety of our team and family. Below, you’ll find the answers to a number of questions you may have related to the 2022-23 school year and our reopening. We will be updating these FAQs throughout the year.

What safety measures will be in place this fall?
Classrooms and buses will operate at full capacity as per new CDC guidelines. In classrooms, we will maintain a 3-foot distance between desks whenever possible.

Will eligible students be required to receive the vaccine prior to the start of the school year?
At this time vaccinations will not be required for eligible students; however, this policy is subject to change if there is new guidance from health or government officials. We encourage eligible students who are still considering getting the vaccine to do so prior to the start of the school year.

Will my school continue to provide meals to students?
Yes, we are committed to providing students with meals. Please head to our Miami nutrition pages to learn more about locations for food distribution and what we offer.

Will extracurricular activities continue?
We will resume extracurriculars, and events, when possible and in accordance with guidance from the CDC, Florida DOH, and other authorities.

Communications

Updated communications coming soon.