Please read the following statement: I understand that as part of KIPP Reach College Preparatory’s commitment to continual improvement, KIPP Reach College Preparatory is involved in studies of student outcomes. In submitting this application, I grant permission for KIPP Reach College Preparatory or its research partner, Mathematica Policy Research, to request the school records of the student for whom I am submitting this application, including such information as my child's attendance, test scores, or other academic outcomes, for the duration of the study. I further understand that this information may be used for studies of KIPP Reach College Preparatory and that all student-level information will remain confidential as required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). My decision whether or not to participate in the study will have no impact on my child’s likelihood of admission to KIPP Reach College Preparatory. Further, there are no discernible risks to participating in the study and while there are no direct benefits to myself or my child, KIPP and society at large may benefit from the increased knowledge about potential KIPP student achievement and parental satisfaction. If you have any questions about the study or your child’s participation, please contact Lisbeth Goble at Mathematica’s toll-free number, 1-877- 523-4651. For questions about your rights as a research participant, or if you feel that you have been harmed in any way as a result of study participation, please contact Margo Campbell at Public/Private Venture’s IRB at toll-free 1-800-755-4778 x4446. *