Maury Elementary School. The SEED School of Washington, D.C. Lowell School

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1 Maury Elementary The SEED of Washington, D.C. Lowell D.C. Chooser A K-12 Guide to Finding a Great for Your Child

2 About Greats involved. We empower parents with information and tools so they can choose the best school for their children, support their children s education, and improve schools in their communities. Parents choose Greats to questions answered. In the past year alone, more than 37 million people visited Greats ( ). With about schools across the country, Greats is the paramount parent-to-parent education community. About Fight For Children cultivates quality education for low-income children in academic performance. services to low-income children. The Partnership support their children s education. Important Contacts Greats DC (at The HIVE) #101 Archdiocese of Washington, DC DC Public Charter Board (PCSB) Suite 210 District of Columbia Public s (DCPS) Independent (formerly known as AISGW) of (OSSE)

3 Roots PCS Table of Contents Page How to Use this Guide Use the Greats Web Site for More Information Why is Choosing the Right Important? Five Steps to Choosing a Your student s needs Your family s needs DC Chooser Workbook Secondary Glossary of education terms For more information about PK-12 schools in DC, go to 1

4 How to Use this Guide The DC Chooser Need a QUICK START? Here are ways this book 1. Search by Star Rating: 2. Search by Theme: 3. Search by Ward: Use the Workbook: Skip directly to the Workbook How Greats collects data. Information for the Greats Web site and the DC Chooser other websites. Please note: some schools may change their information after the DC Chooser has been printed. Therefore, we always recommend you contact and visit schools in person to get all your questions answered. Test Score Advice and Information success of a school, but they should not be used as the other features such as day-to-day classroom instruction, teacher ratio, school safety, and the school s mission and philosophy Test Score Rating. 1 While we understand test scores can only show you a *4- and 5-star schools: Most students at these your research and visit questions on enrichment your child s interests in addition to school culture, *3-star schools: Student scores at these schools on how students who are similar to your child do academically, as well as enrichment opportunities or academic supports, etc. 2 1 or.

5 Brightwood Elementary *1- and 2-star schools: Most students at these there can be special circumstances to consider. Private Test Scores. measure and report achievement differently, scores from one test will not be the same on another. Private schools such tests. Finally, questions around student achievement, and if not, be Use the Greats Web site for More Information provides a wealth of current information in a parent-friendly, easy-to-read format to help you in your school search. On the Web site, * public and public charter schools * and teachers * *Information about teachers and the student population * and more from the school principal * schools and districts * Helpful articles and newsletters about topics such as * with students who have special needs Why is Choosing the Right Important? on his or her life. s vary widely. They have is important for you to consider what type of school and school environment will help ensure your child s a time. If you want more help or information, please call the Greats DC Parent Hotline at or us at dc@greatschools.org. Streamline your search with the Greats DC Web page: For more information about PK-12 schools in DC, go to 3

6 Step 1: Think about needs Your student s needs As you begin thinking about choosing a needs from his or her school. There are many important things to think about: Instruction and curriculum: perform better in a traditional classroom in which the and class size: Will your child do better in the total number of students in a school does not tell the * *Speech services Social and extra-curricular issues: What is your chess club, yearbook) does your child want to participate Educating the whole child: Is it important for to play a musical instrument instills discipline. is more likely to remain motivated to stay healthy and after-school activities are available. John Philip Sousa Middle programs and services: * education * * * 4

7 National Cathedral Your family s needs The choice of your child s school will affect your whole family. You will need to balance your child s needs with those of your family. Transportation: important that the school be near a Metro stop or bus (*Note: Public schools provide transportation only for special needs students.) Before- and/or after-school care: Some schools provide both before- and after-care, some offer one or the other, and others do not offer them at all. The potential cost, and the hours of operation. Meal programs: cost of meals in the tuition. You will want to call schools Free and reduced price meals: Your annual income must fall below the levels in this table to qualify for free or reduced price meals. The levels for the If you are interested in a D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program (D.C. OSP): Parent involvement: policy is (most schools should have a written plan) and also use to connect with other Sit down with your child and have a family conversation DC Chooser down and keep track. Number in family Each additional Reduced price meals Free meals $19,123 2 For more information about PK-12 schools in DC, go to 5

8 Step 2: Understand the choices Public, private, public charter schools: What are they? The good news is that there are many school options for DC parents and students. The key is to understand what those options are and the differences between them. District of Columbia Public s (DCPS) * Public schools are free to every child that is a * based on the home address. * To apply to a different school, there is the out of boundary process (see p. 10). * DCPS ized Citywide High s: application process. DCPS K-8 specialized programs: Some schools Spanish) or have a special focus for the entire students must apply (see p. 10). Public Charter s * Public charter schools are independently operated academic achievement. * charter schools. * Students from anywhere in the city may apply to any public charter school. * there are no application fees or tuition costs. * Public charter schools often have the freedom to their curriculum. Private s * tuition for attendance. * * * Students who want to attend private schools must and application fees. * Private schools have the freedom to develop students attend their school. * Private schools are not required to publish test score results, and may take different kinds of tests than * private schools, but most if not all are accredited (if 6

9 Tuition: the tuition-only there may be other fees. OSP: Size: school year. 3 Re-enrollment Rate: for elementary and middle schools, the percent of students who returned for school years Graduation Rate: for schools Uniforms: if yes, parents may have to Dress code: appears only if Uniforms is a no. has written policy but parents do not need to purchase contact school for information. computers art school library sports music Janney Elementary DCPS, PK ALBEMARLE ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20016, WARD 3 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: Re-enrollment Rate: 93% Bus: 9 91% 92% -- 3% 1 7% Hispanic White 9% Other 3% OOB Acceptances ( ): PS/PK Acceptances ( ): Extra-curricular: council, and more. ELL/ESL We are best known for our positive school culture. (See pp. 2-3 for more information). If shaded and says not available, the school likely does 3 Year Trend: 3 from ? a trend cannot be established. For more information about PK-12 schools in DC, go to 7

10 Step 3: Visit your top choices Our Web site contains more than we could ever include in this printed guide, but no single piece of information tells the whole story. Visiting is the only way you can tell whether you and your child will feel safe and comfortable at the school. You will also be able to see whether the teachers are enthusiastic and the students are engaged in learning. J.O. Wilson Elementary Now that you have narrowed your choices, it is time to visit the schools: Schedule your visit. Pick three or four dates and times that work best for you and then call the school. able to meet the principal and observe classes while you are there. Have your calendar handy so you can write down the date and time of your visit. phone on p. 21. Think about what you want to see at the school. DC Chooser.) Your observations of the school can start the moment DC Chooser a pen so you can record your observations and the answers to the questions you prepared in advance. Arrive early. before your scheduled visit and check in at the main Ask and observe. information you need to make the best choice for you and your child. You have prepared your questions in advance and you are ready, so do not be afraid to ask call later. visit and may tell you the most about whether the school you can, but when you are in classrooms do not disturb DC Chooser Have a great visit! 8

11 Step 4: Make your decision Now that you have visited your top choices, you should have a good idea which schools are a impressions from those visits and the information you gathered to follow these next steps. They will Eliminate schools where you felt unwelcome or unsafe. not seem like a comfortable place for you and your Compare information about your choices to your worksheets about your child s needs and your family s needs. in on the DC Chooser (or printed from ) to see how would best meet the needs of your child and family. Make your decision. Once you have considered all decide which qualities are most important to you. Apply to more than one school. may not be available, so you will want to apply to at least two other schools that meet most of your needs. This way, you work to ensure that your child has the Look at your school visit notes and rank the schools on your list. enthusiasm of teachers, whether students seemed Use the DC Chooser schools take completely different kinds of tests, so if you individual school for test score information. workplace, and life. For more information about PK-12 schools in DC, go to 9

12 Step 5: Apply and enroll on time Different types of schools have their own procedures and deadlines. Review the information below and the enrollment calendar on p. 12 to help you get organized. Type Year Application Start and End Dates (*new application process). Private schools.) for more information visit.) Public charter schools you can also visit DCPS ized Citywide High s:, an online website will be used to apply to these schools for the school year. There will be one etc.) so you will only have to complete that part once no matter how many of these schools to which you apply. The name * * * * * * *. 10

13 DCPS non-neighborhood schools Out of Boundary Lottery: The deadline to submit all applications is 11:59 pm on February 27, for more information. DCPS K-8 specialized programs: use the out of boundary lottery. Private schools: student essays, student and parent interviews, letters of recommendation, and auditions or portfolios of work. Public charter schools: You may apply to as many public charter schools as you like. Many have an open enrollment soon as possible. Early childhood programs: DCPS Please note: spots are not guaranteed. You must apply through the DCPS Pre-/Pre-K/Head Start Lottery. Applications are due by 11:59 pm on. Visit for more information. Public Charter s Private s Meridian PCS For more information about PK-12 schools in DC, go to 11

14 Choose, apply and enroll calendar You have a lot of ground to cover. Many schools set their own enrollment start dates and deadlines, so be ready to call schools directly. Use the calendar below for things you need to do and when to do on p. 13 to get organized and get moving! Month October 2011 November 2011 December 2011 January 2012 February 2012 March 2012 Task Use the DC Chooser and Web site to research schools. Make a list of the schools you want to visit and learn more about. on deadlines). ). for more information). 12

15 DC Chooser Workbook This is a companion guide to help families choose a school. There are many schools to choose from, including DCPS schools, public charter schools and private schools. This Workbook will help you explore Five Steps to Choosing a Step 1: Think about needs Step 2: Understand the choices Step 3: Visit your top choices Step 4: Make your decision Step 5: Apply and enroll Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS Great s DC at The HIVE 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE #101 Washington, D.C Parent Hotline: dc@greatschools.org 13

16 Step 1: Think about needs Where a student goes to school will affect the family as a whole. Students needs must balance with important factors that affect the entire family. 1. Talk together about what matters in a school, and list the 5-7 factors that matter most in the table below. Consider factors such as: school/class size, learning style, special education needs, arts, sports, other extracurriculars, school culture, languages, themes, location, transportation, school calendar, tuition/fees, friends, parental involvement, safety, playground, hot lunch, uniforms, etc. 2. next to each factor. 3. Rank the factors you ve listed in order of importance (1 is most important, 7 would be least important, etc.) Rank Factors (ex. academic program, gym, small class sizes, etc.) (Example) 2 Important to STUDENT Important to FAMILY Good math program and/or pre-engineering classes VERY VERY 14

17 Step 2: Understand the choices There are many schools in the city, so it will take a little time and effort to narrow down choices to the 2 or 3 schools to visit. 1. List the 2-3 schools you ve already heard about that you think might be good and that you want to a. Brent Elementary b. c. 2. have different information, so use all of them if you can! Greats Chooser: The Chooser is a print guide that contains basic information about almost all the schools in the city. If you want a free copy, call the phone number on the cover of this guide. The Greats Web site has even more information about schools, about. Greats staff and volunteer coaches: Call the number on the front of this guide if you want free help with the research process. They will help you one-on-one and/or direct you to free workshops in the community. staff: It s always a good idea to make a list of what you want to know and call the school directly for answers. 3. Use the worksheet on page 4 to list schools you are interested in and what you learn about them. 15

18 s to Visit Worksheet Name (ex: Martin Street ) Does have... (ex: gym, Spanish, AP class) Doesn t have... (ex: before/after care) Need more info on... (ex: graduation rates, credits) 16

19 Step 3: Visit your top choices Now that you have narrowed your choices, it is time to visit. This is really the How to make your visit a success: 1. Schedule your visit. Call the school ahead of time and set up a date and time for your visit. Find out if you will be able to speak to the principal (or vice principal) and teachers (if they are able). You also want to ask to watch classes not only at your child s grade, but the next one up. DO NOT just show up to the school. 2. Think about what you want to see. use the worksheet on page 6 to help guide you. You should have 5 questions ready when you walk in the building. The more you do ahead of time to be ready, the better the visit will be. 3. Arrive early. You made the effort to schedule the visit, so it is good to show respect for the school and the staff by being on time. By arriving 10 minutes early, you have a chance to check out the 4. Ask and observe. The point of this visit is to get the information you need to make a choice, so asking questions is a good thing. Don t feel shy, speak up! 5. Make sure to write things down. Using the worksheet on page 6, make sure you take notes on the things you see as you as you are walking through the building/classrooms and write down the answers to your questions. 6. Say thank you. Make sure to thank everyone you spoke to during your visit (even if you just mouth the words to a teacher in a classroom so you don t disrupt anything). school to get the answers. Remember, the more questions you ask and the more answers you get, the easier it will be for you to make a good choice! BE SURE TO VISIT MORE THAN ONE SCHOOL BEFORE YOU DECIDE! Janney Elementary 17

20 Things to Watch for When Walking Through the and in the Classroom Name: Visit Date: ITEM ITEM Your questions (write in questions you have see page 2 and 4 worksheets or the Chooser for help) Question 1: Answer: Question 2: Answer: Question 3: Answer: Question 4: Answer: Question 5: Answer: 18

21 Step 4: Make your decision Write the names of the 2-3 schools you visited across the top row If the schools you visited did not meet your priorities, return to Step 2 and research more schools or else visit more of the schools you already Top 5 Priorities (from page 2) Name: Name: Name: Example: Good math program and/or pre-engineering classes 1. YES YES YES

22 Step 5: Apply and enroll You are all set! You have made your choices! Now what? After all that good work you and your family did, Tips: 1. If you are interested in an independent charter, private school, or specialized public school program, call the school to get an application 2. for an application. 3. Make your own list of the items in each application and check them off as you get them done. Make sure you know when each application is due! Name Application Items Application Due Date And always remember, the Greats staff is here to help, so please don t hesitate to call us! 20

23 Stanton Elementary (DC Scholars) 6FKRRO 3UR OHV Elementary (Elementary schools serving any grades between PS- 8) For more information about PK- 12 schools in DC, go to 21

24 ELEMENTARY A PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK TH ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20008, WARD 3 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :15AM - 3:00PM size: 199 students Re-enrollment Rate: 9 Uniforms: No Woodley Park Zoo-Adams Morgan Bus: 96, L2, L4, DC Circulator Dress code: No ELL/ESL Black or African American Hispanic White Other Low January 18, 2012 Application Acceptances ( ): Tuition: $16,314-$22,576 Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Languages Taught: Chinese, Spanish Extra-curricular: Discovery programs DCPS, PS-5 We are best known for our authentic Montessori program TH PL., NE WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 297 students Re-enrollment Rate: 78% Minnesota Ave. Bus: 96, 97, U4, U6, U8, W4 46% 26% 17% 45% 26% 22% ELL/ESL 99% Black or African American 1% Hispanic White Other 95% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 4 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 17 Languages Taught: Chinese, Spanish Extra-curricular: Boys and Girls Club, tutoring, soccer, poetry 1 We are best known for our environments and language program. 22

25 A ELEMENTARY DCPS, PS EYE ST., SW WASHINGTON, DC 20024, WARD 6 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :40AM - 3:20PM size: 272 students Re-enrollment Rate: 75% Waterfront-SEU, Federal Center Bus: P2, P6, V7 21% 24% 15% 33% 3 19% ELL/ESL 1% 98% Black or African American 1% Hispanic White Other 87% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 1 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 10 Languages Taught: None offered at this time Extra-curricular: 14% We are best known for our strong academic focus. PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK KLINGLE PL., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20016, WARD 3 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :00AM - 3:00PM size: 137 students Re-enrollment Rate: 10 Bus: 31, 32, N4 4% 68% Black or African American 12% Hispanic 15% White Other N/A Low Contact school Application Acceptances ( ): Tuition: $8,215 Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Extra-curricular: Crafts, rock band, yearbook ELL/ESL N/A N/A We are best known for our family atmosphere and academics. D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER

26 ELEMENTARY A-B PUBLIC CHARTER, PK BLAINE STREET, NE WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :00AM - 3:30PM size: 561 students Re-enrollment Rate: 9 Bus: 96, U6, W4 41% 39% 36% 44% 44% 41% -- ELL/ESL 10 Black or African American Hispanic White Other 91% Low Contact school Lottery Acceptances ( ): Extra-curricular: PAWS, Saturday school, All Star book club, tutoring, tech club, stage crew 9% We are best known for our arts/technology integration. DCPS, PS NEWTON ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20010, WARD 1 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 458 students Re-enrollment Rate: 84% Uniforms: No Columbia Heights Bus: H8, S1, S2, S4 Dress code: Yes 47% 45% 53% 38% 4 38% -- ELL/ESL 7 6% 1 Black or African American 75% Hispanic 7% White 1% Other 66% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 24 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 40 Languages Taught: Dual Language - Spanish Extra-curricular: Gardening, drama club, tutoring, tech club 8% We are best known for our dual-immersion program (spa). 24

27 B ELEMENTARY DCPS, PS DECATUR ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 439 students Re-enrollment Rate: 71% Bus: 62, 63, 64, 70, 71, % 61% 85% 67% 58% ELL/ESL 27% 56% Black or African American 38% Hispanic 3% White 2% Other 62% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 16 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 69 Languages Taught: Immersion - Spanish Extra-curricular: Step club, gardening, tutoring and more 12% We are best known for our academics, gardening, and autism program. PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK WOODLEY RD., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20016, WARD 3 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :15AM - 3:00PM size: 393 students Re-enrollment Rate: Uniforms: No Bus: 31, 32, 36, 96, H4, N4 ELL/ESL Black or African American Hispanic White Other Low Contact school Application Acceptances ( ): Tuition: $28,550 Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Extra-curricular: Varies We are best known for being early childhood education experts. D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER

28 ELEMENTARY B DCPS, PS ALABAMA AVE., SE WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 7 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 373 students Re-enrollment Rate: 73% Bus: 39, M6, W4 41% 44% 28% 41% 46% 4? ELL/ESL 10 Black or African American Hispanic White Other 71% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 22 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 31 Languages Taught: None offered at this time Extra-curricular: African Dance, High Tea Society, chess, gardening club and more 18% We are best known for our SAM & STEM Programs. PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK-2 (PK-8 BY 2017) 3640 MARTIN L. KING JR. AVE., SE WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :15AM - 3:00PM size: 39 students Re-enrollment Rate: Bus: A4, A8, W14 ELL/ESL Black or African American Hispanic White Other Low We are best known for. Contact school Application Acceptances ( ): Tuition: None Financial Aid: N/A OSP: Yes Languages Taught: None offered Extra-curricular: African dance and drumming, Cub Scouts, freestyle poetry 26

29 B ELEMENTARY PRIVATE SCHOOL, K CHEVY CHASE PKWY NW WASHINGTON, DC 20015, WARD 3 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :30AM - 3:10PM size: 517 students Re-enrollment Rate: 10 Bus: E2, E6, L4 1% 2% Black or African American 3% Hispanic 9 White 4% Other N/A Low Contact school Application Acceptances ( ): Tuition: $8,300 Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Languages Taught: French, Spanish Extra-curricular: Yearbook ELL/ESL N/A No services provided N/A We are best known for our quality education. DCPS, PS NORTH CAROLINA AVE., SE WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 6 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 327 students Re-enrollment Rate: 84% Capital South, Eastern Market Bus: 32, 34, 36, 96, 97, P6 64% 56% 62%? 39% 56% 76% ELL/ESL 2% 1% 39% Black or African American 7% Hispanic 5 White 4% Other 17% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 9 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 45 Languages Taught: Chinese Extra-curricular: Urban bird watching club, Girls on the Run, book club, yearbook and more 8% We are best known for our Museum Magnet Program. D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER

30 ELEMENTARY B PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK GEORGIA AVE., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :45AM - 4:00PM size: 155 students Re-enrollment Rate: 98% Bus: 70, 79, S4 ELL/ESL 3 9 Black or African American 1 Hispanic White 1% Other 8 Low June 1, 2012 Application Acceptances ( ): 21 Tuition: $7,000-$8,500 Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Extra-curricular: Martial arts 6% We are best known for our academics and travel. DCPS, PS NICHOLSON ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 563 students Re-enrollment Rate: 79% Bus: 52, 54, 71, 79, S4 48% 37% 31% 47% 37% 36% ELL/ESL 55% 3 Black or African American 66% Hispanic 2% White 1% Other 8 Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 0 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 46 Languages Taught: Bilingual - Spanish Extra-curricular: Yoga, ballet, poetry, mentoring, tutoring 9% We are best known for our family literacy. 28

31 B ELEMENTARY DCPS, PS MICHIGAN AVE., NE WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 5 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 352 students Re-enrollment Rate: 71% Bus: 80, E2, H6, H8, H9, R4 41% 43% 37% -- 46% 46% 39% ELL/ESL 7% 91% Black or African American 8% Hispanic White 1% Other 7 Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 9 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 19 Extra-curricular: Spanish club, chorus, tech club, ski club, tutoring and more 17% We are best known for our variety of speciality classes. DCPS, PS TH ST., NE WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 5 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 421 students Re-enrollment Rate: 71% Bus: S41, X1, X2, X3, X8 2 15% 29%? 21% 23% 22% -- ELL/ESL 3% 99% Black or African American Hispanic White Other 9 Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 0 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 5 Extra-curricular: Dance club, reading club, tutoring 16% We are best known for our strict strive for academics. D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER

32 ELEMENTARY B DCPS, PS WARDER ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 1 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 421 students Re-enrollment Rate: 79% Georgia Ave-Petworth Bus: 63, 70, H2, H8 49% 23% 43%? 39% 24% 3? ELL/ESL 58% 35% Black or African American 64% Hispanic White 1% Other 87% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 1 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 16 Languages Taught: Bilingual - Spanish Extra-curricular: Girls Scouts, ballet, tutoring 11% We are best known for our dual-language program. DCPS, PS MONROE ST., NE WASHINGTON, DC 20018, WARD 5 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 335 students Re-enrollment Rate: 78% Bus: 84, E2, G8, H6 52% 33% 39%? 62% 49% 41% ELL/ESL 5% 87% Black or African American 12% Hispanic White Other 79% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 12 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 8 Languages Taught: French Extra-curricular: Gardening, chess club, science club and more 16% We are best known for our STEM-focused education program. 30

33 B-C ELEMENTARY DCPS, PS DIVISION AVE., NE WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 350 students Re-enrollment Rate: 81% Bus: U4, U5, U6, U8, W4 76% 51% 48% 62% 48% 45% ELL/ESL 98% Black or African American 1% Hispanic White 1% Other 67% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 9 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 43 Languages Taught: French, Spanish Extra-curricular: Girl Scouts, student council, yearbook and more 7% We are best known for our standards-based instruction. DCPS, PS RD ST., SE WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 202 students Re-enrollment Rate: 72% Bus: 25, 96, 97, U5, U6, W4 32% 2 8% 44% 25% 21% ELL/ESL 10 Black or African American Hispanic White Other 8 Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 0 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 13 Languages Taught: None offered at this time Extra-curricular: Choir, drama club, math club, science club and more 8% We are best known for our reading and math programs. D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER

34 ELEMENTARY C PUBLIC CHARTER, PK TH ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20009, WARD 1 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :15AM - 3:15PM size: 244 students Re-enrollment Rate: Uniforms: No Columbia Heights Bus: 52, H4, H8, S2, DC Circulator Dress code: Yes 63% 65% 7 72% 66% 7 -- ELL/ESL 2 3% 29% Black or African American 28% Hispanic 33% White 7% Other 4 Low Contact school Lottery Acceptances ( ): Extra-curricular: Drama club 15% We are best known for our Expeditionary Learning design. PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK SOUTH CAROLINA AVE., SE WASHINGTON, DC 20003, WARD 6 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :10AM - 3:10PM size: 215 students Re-enrollment Rate: 10 Uniforms: No Capitol South Bus: 32, 36, P6, V7 Dress code: No ELL/ESL 3% 18% Black or African American 6% Hispanic 61% White N/A Other 5% Low N/A No services provided January 17, 2012 Application Acceptances ( ): 50 Tuition: $25,050-$26,033 Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Languages Taught: French, Spanish Extra-curricular: Cooking, instrumental lessons, jazz band, photography, tae kwon do, yoga N/A We are best known for our progressive integrated curriculum educating the whole child. 32

35 C ELEMENTARY DCPS, PS G ST., NE WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 6 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: N/A Re-enrollment Rate: N/A Uniforms: No Union Station Bus: D8, X8, 90, 92, DC Circulator Dress code: No ELL/ESL Black or African American Hispanic White Other Low OOB Acceptances ( ): N/A PS/PK Acceptances ( ): N/A Languages Taught: French Extra-curricular: PUBLIC CHARTER, PK-8 We are best known for fostering creative/independent young minds GEORGIA AVE., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :00AM - 4:00PM size: 209 students Re-enrollment Rate: Bus: 52, 62, 70 27% 22% 32%? 43% 43% 44% -- ELL/ESL 4 59% Black or African American 4 Hispanic 1% White Other 94% Low Contact school Lottery Acceptances ( ): Extra-curricular: Community service, student government 8% We are best known for our character, excellence and service. D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER

36 ELEMENTARY C PUBLIC CHARTER, PK EAST CAPITOL ST., SE WASHINGTON, DC 20003, WARD 6 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :00AM - 4:00PM size: 216 students Re-enrollment Rate: 8 Stadium-Armory Bus: B2, 96, 97 18% 34% 4 32% 35% 41% ELL/ESL 1% 1% 95% Black or African American 1% Hispanic 1% White 1% Other 73% Low Contact school Lottery Acceptances ( ): Extra-curricular: Community service, student government 13% We are best known for our character, excellence and service. PUBLIC CHARTER, PK HIGHVIEW PL., SE WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :00AM - 4:00PM 23% 15% 21%? 36% 31% 32% -- Contact school Lottery Acceptances ( ): Extra-curricular: Community service, student government Bus: A8, A6, A8, W14 size: 199 students Re-enrollment Rate: 10 Black or African American Hispanic White Other 92% Low ELL/ESL 7% We are best known for our character, excellence and service. 34

37 C ELEMENTARY PUBLIC CHARTER, PK WEBSTER ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :00AM - 4:00PM size: 227 students Re-enrollment Rate: Georgia Ave-Petworth Bus: 60, 62, 64 34% 39% 42% 39% 39% 52% ELL/ESL 33% 58% Black or African American 41% Hispanic 1% White Other 8 Low Contact school Lottery Acceptances ( ): Extra-curricular: Pre-SAT Prep, tutoring, yoga 13% We are best known for our character, excellence and service. PUBLIC CHARTER, PK N ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 2 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :00AM - 4:00PM Mt Vernon Sq-7th St-Convention Ctr. size: 221 students Re-enrollment Rate: Bus: G2, G8, 66, 70, 71 22% 23% 29% 38% 34% 34% -- ELL/ESL 8% 2% 87% Black or African American 1 Hispanic 2% White Other 88% Low Contact school Lottery Acceptances ( ): Extra-curricular: Junior Coach program, student government 13% We are best known for our character, excellence and service. D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER

38 ELEMENTARY C PUBLIC CHARTER, PK WEST VIRGINIA AVE., NE WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 5 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :00AM - 4:00PM 26% 33% 4 44% 36% 55%? Contact school Lottery Acceptances ( ): Extra-curricular: Gardening, DoE RiverSmart Site, Girl Scouts Bus: 90, 92, X2 size: 228 students Re-enrollment Rate: 8 98% Black or African American 2% Hispanic White Other 77% Low ELL/ESL 1% 8% We are best known for our character, excellence and service. DCPS, PS TH ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 1 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 295 students Re-enrollment Rate: 87% Shaw-Howard U Bus: 63, 70, 92, 96, G8 75% 83% 7? 79% 65% 58% ELL/ESL 26% 1% 68% Black or African American 3 Hispanic White Other 74% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 35 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 37 Extra-curricular: Boy Scouts, bell choir, chess, glee club and more 6% We are best known for our student achievement. 36

39 C-D ELEMENTARY PRIVATE SCHOOL, K RIDGE RD., SE WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :00AM - 3:30PM size: 144 students Re-enrollment Rate: Bus: U2, U5, V7 ELL/ESL Black or African American Hispanic White Other Low Contact school Application Acceptances ( ): Tuition: $7,000 Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Languages Taught: Sign Language, Spanish Extra-curricular: Community service, missions trips, student government, yearbook PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-5 We are best known for our hope and academic excellence COLUMBIA RD., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20009, WARD 1 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :10AM - 4:00PM size: 366 students Re-enrollment Rate: 9 Uniforms: No Columbia Heights Bus: 52, H2, H4, S4, DC Circulator Dress code: No 33% 33% 47% 44% 33% 39%? ELL/ESL 65% 1% 12% Black or African American 82% Hispanic 5% White 1% Other 84% Low April 1, 2012 Lottery Acceptances ( ): 55 Languages Taught: Bilingual-Spanish Extra-curricular: Ballet, gardening club, guitar 13% We are best known for our bilingual education (Eng-Spa). D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER

40 ELEMENTARY D PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-2 (PS-8 BY 2017) ST ST., NE WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :00AM - 4:00PM March 28, 2012 Lottery Acceptances ( ): 113 Extra-curricular: Gardening Benning Rd. Bus: U5, X2 size: 258 students Re-enrollment Rate: 9 ELL/ESL 1% 98% Black or African American 1% Hispanic White 1% Other 86% Low 2% We are best known for our college prep education. PUBLIC CHARTER, PK EDGEWOOD ST., NE WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 5 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :00AM - 4:00PM 41% 54% 6 43% 57% 65% March 28, 2012 Lottery Acceptances ( ): 137 Extra-curricular: Gardening Bus: 84, T18 size: 400 students Re-enrollment Rate: 9 96% Black or African American 4% Hispanic White Other 83% Low ELL/ESL 7% 3% We are best known for our college prep education. 38

41 D ELEMENTARY DCPS, PS H ST., SE WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 180 students Re-enrollment Rate: 75% Bus: F14, U8, V9, W4 22% 23% 15% 17% 24% 25% -- ELL/ESL 1% 1% 94% Black or African American 4% Hispanic White Other 86% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 0 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 12 Languages Taught: None offered at this time Extra-curricular: Pen Pal Exchange, Davis Diamonds, book club, chess, tutoring and more 13% We are best known for our new state-of-the-art library and focus on literacy. PUBLIC CHARTER, PS ALLISON ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :00AM - 4:00PM 57% 49% 57%? 48% 53% 5 -- Contact school Lottery Acceptances ( ): Extra-curricular: Gardening Georgia Ave-Petworth Bus: 52, 54, 62, 70, 71 size: 444 students Re-enrollment Rate: 8 ELL/ESL 21% 72% Black or African American 27% Hispanic White 1% Other 8 Low 7% We are best known for our Core Knowledge curriculum. D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER

42 ELEMENTARY D PUBLIC CHARTER, PS FIRST ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 5 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :00AM - 4:00PM 23% 25% 3 21% 28% 37% Contact school Lottery Acceptances ( ): Extra-curricular: NY Ave-FL Ave-Gallaudet U Bus: 90, 92, P6 size: 499 students Re-enrollment Rate: 9 ELL/ESL 1% 98% Black or African American 1% Hispanic White Other 74% Low 14% We are best known for our career pathways program. PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-5 5 THOMAS CIRCLE, NW WASHINGTON, DC 20005, WARD 2 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :00AM - 4:00PM size: 258 students Re-enrollment Rate: 10 McPherson Sq. Bus: 52, 53, 54 N/A 5 71% N/A N/A 42% 67% N/A ELL/ESL 18% 4% 64% Black or African American 28% Hispanic 2% White 2% Other 61% Low Contact school Lottery Acceptances ( ): Languages Taught: Sign Language, Spanish Extra-curricular: Yearbook, student newspaper 8% We are best known for our Global Program. 40

43 D ELEMENTARY PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-5 33 RIGGS RD., NE WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 5 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :00AM - 4:00PM 45% 39% 3 38% 36% 32% Contact school Lottery Acceptances ( ): Extra-curricular: Fort Totten Bus: 64, E2 size: 321 students Re-enrollment Rate: 8 ELL/ESL 29% 78% Black or African American 21% Hispanic White Other 81% Low 5% We are best known for our Core Knowledge curriculum. DCPS, PS EADS ST., NE WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 191 students Re-enrollment Rate: 63% Bus: 96, 97, U8, W4 34% 15% 13% 31% 2 25%? ELL/ESL 2% 97% Black or African American 3% Hispanic 1% White Other 84% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 0 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 6 Extra-curricular: Art club, book club, 15% We are best known for going the extra mile for our students. D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER

44 ELEMENTARY E PUBLIC CHARTER, GEORGIA AVE., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20010, WARD 1 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :45AM - 3:45PM size: 326 students Re-enrollment Rate: 9 Georgia Ave-Petworth Bus: 62, % 77%? 66% 67% 53% ELL/ESL 15% 3% 52% Black or African American 3 Hispanic 12% White 2% Other 69% Low March 30, 2012 Lottery Acceptances ( ): 40 Extra-curricular: Chess, dance, gardening, guitar, photography, step, student newspaper 16% We are best known for our student achievement. PUBLIC CHARTER, PS M ST., SE WASHINGTON, DC 20003, WARD 6 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :30AM - 4:00PM Navy Yard size: 416 students Re-enrollment Rate: 9 Bus: 90, 92, P6, V8 ELL/ESL 94% Black or African American 1% Hispanic 4% White 1% Other 6 Low Contact school Lottery Acceptances ( ): Extra-curricular: Chess club, study buddies 8% We are best known for our holistic approach. 42

45 E ELEMENTARY PUBLIC CHARTER, PS, K TH ST., SE WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :15 AM - 3:00 PM Contact school Lottery Acceptances ( ): Extra-curricular: Bus: A2, A6, D14 size: 158 students Re-enrollment Rate: 85% 98% Black or African American 1% Hispanic 1% White 1% Other 84% Low ELL/ESL 9% We are best known for our exemplary music program. DCPS, PK LOWELL ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20008, WARD 3 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 426 students Re-enrollment Rate: 85% Uniforms: No Bus: 36, 96, H4, L4 Dress code: No 8 75% 74% 86% 78% 79% -- ELL/ESL 18% 8% 37% Black or African American 1 Hispanic 39% White 5% Other 15% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 3 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 58 Languages Taught: Chinese Extra-curricular: Gymnastics, peer mediation, safety patrol and more 6% We are best known for our focus on cultural diversity. D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER

46 ELEMENTARY E PUBLIC CHARTER, PK OAKVIEW TERRACE NE WASHINGTON, DC 20010, WARD 5 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :15AM - 3:45PM size: 350 students Re-enrollment Rate: 9 Uniforms: No Brookland-CUA Bus: 80, G8, H4, H6 Dress code: No 66% 63% 65% -- 59% 58% 56% -- ELL/ESL 36% 1% 45% Black or African American 41% Hispanic 11% White 2% Other 79% Low Contact school Lottery Acceptances ( ): Languages Taught: Dual Immersion - French, Spanish Extra-curricular: Girl/Boy Scouts, chant team, gardening, salsa dance, cooking club, computer club 11% We are best known for our language immersion program. PUBLIC CHARTER, PS-3 (PS-8 BY 2016) 2501 MARTIN L. KING JR. AVE., SE WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :00AM - 3:45PM Anacostia size: 328 students Re-enrollment Rate: 10 Bus: 90, A2, A4, A6, B2, W4 ELL/ESL 10 Black or African American Hispanic White Other 53% Low Contact school Lottery Acceptances ( ): Languages Taught: None offered at this time Extra-curricular: Ballet, karate, tap 44

47 F ELEMENTARY DCPS, PS TH ST., SE WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 318 students Re-enrollment Rate: 74% Bus: A2, A6, D12, M8, M9 36% 32% 12% 37% 31% 1 ELL/ESL 98% Black or African American 1% Hispanic White Other 91% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 1 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 6 Languages Taught: None offered at this time Extra-curricular: Chess, dance, step, swimming, yoga and more 15% We are best known for our two academies (early childhood and upper elementary). DCPS, PS N ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20037, WARD 2 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 239 students Re-enrollment Rate: 67% Foggy Bottom, Dupont Circle Bus: 36, D1, D6, G2, L2, DC Circulator 43% 4 52% 47% 45% 56% ELL/ESL 13% 5% 69% Black or African American 1 Hispanic 1 White 3% Other 58% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 32 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 22 Extra-curricular: Girl Scouts, chess, knitting club, tutoring and more 8% We are best known for our safe learning environment. D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER

48 ELEMENTARY F PUBLIC CHARTER, PK POTOMAC AVE., SE WASHINGTON, DC 20002, WARD 6 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :50AM - 3:15PM Potomac Ave. Bus: V8 size: 756 students Re-enrollment Rate: 85% 35% 42% 42% -- 32% 39% 38% -- ELL/ESL 99% Black or African American 1% Hispanic White Other 82% Low February 15, 2012 Lottery Acceptances ( ): Extra-curricular: Boost squad, safety patrol, robotics and more 9% We are best known for our college preparatory. PUBLIC CHARTER, PK MILWAUKEE PL., SE WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :45 AM - 4:15 PM 54% 5 46% 48% 43% 3 February 15, 2012 Lottery Acceptances ( ): Extra-curricular: Girl Scouts, math team, robotics and more Bus: A4, A6, A8 size: 551 students Re-enrollment Rate: 8 99% Black or African American 1% Hispanic White Other 88% Low ELL/ESL 7% We are best known for our college preparatory. 46

49 F-G ELEMENTARY PUBLIC CHARTER, PK CARLTON AVE., NE WASHINGTON, DC 20018, WARD 5 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :00AM - 4:00PM Bus: 84, T18 size: 523 students Re-enrollment Rate: 8 63% 52% % 49% -- ELL/ESL 2% 97% Black or African American 3% Hispanic White Other 64% Low February 15, 2012 Lottery Acceptances ( ): Extra-curricular: Girl/Boy Scouts, Spanish club, choir, jazz band and more 1 We are best known for our college prep and being an IB candidate school. DCPS, PS ALABAMA AVE., SE WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 249 students Re-enrollment Rate: 6 Bus: 32, 34, 36, 92, W4 26% 16% 6% 26% 19% 8% ELL/ESL 9 Black or African American Hispanic White Other 84% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 7 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 21 Languages Taught: French Extra-curricular: Band, chess, 9% We are best known for our student achievement with our Tools of the Mind pilot program. D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER

50 ELEMENTARY G DCPS, PS S ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20009, WARD 2 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) U St/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo size: 215 students Re-enrollment Rate: 69% Bus: 52, 63, 64, 70, 79 41% 47% 26% 4 55% 44%? ELL/ESL 22% 67% Black or African American 26% Hispanic 5% White Other 66% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 2 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 15 Languages Taught: None offered at this time Extra-curricular: Chess, gardening, double-dutch, ski club, drama club 17% We are best known for our City Year volunteers. PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK MACARTHUR BLVD., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20007, WARD 3 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :15AM - 3:15PM size: 579 students Re-enrollment Rate: Uniforms: No Bus: D4, D5, D6 Dress code: Yes ELL/ESL 8% 19% Black or African American 5% Hispanic 68% White N/A Other N/A Low N/A January 10, 2012 Application Acceptances ( ): Tuition: $29,170-$32,425 Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Languages Taught: Chinese, French, German, Spanish Extra-curricular: Chess club, community service, debate, math club, science club and more N/A We are best known for our academics and diversity. 48

51 H ELEMENTARY DCPS, PS TH ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20001, WARD 1 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 367 students Re-enrollment Rate: 86% Columbia Heights Bus: 42, 43, H4, H8, S2, S4 38% 38% 24% 32% 36% 32% -- ELL/ESL 5 2% 36% Black or African American 57% Hispanic 4% White 1% Other 91% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 13 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 44 Extra-curricular: Girl Scouts, art club, recycling club, poetry club, ski club and more 9% We are best known for our caring and quality staff. DCPS, PK TH ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20008, WARD 3 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 241 students Re-enrollment Rate: 8 Uniforms: No Bus: 31, 32, 36, 37, H4, L2, N8 Dress code: No 92% 67% 67% -- 81% 76% 65% ELL/ESL 5% 1% 5% 6 Black or African American 7% Hispanic 22% White 4% Other 34% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 23 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 37 Languages Taught: None offered at this time Extra-curricular: Spanish club, green team, tennis, yoga and more 7% We are best known for our Health. Environment. Arts. Rigor. Spirit. Teamwork. D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER

52 ELEMENTARY H DCPS, PS CHESAPEAKE ST., SE WASHINGTON, DC 20032, WARD 8 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 365 students Re-enrollment Rate: 74% Bus: A6, A8, A9, M8 38% 24% 28% -- 48% 23% 35%? ELL/ESL 99% Black or African American Hispanic White Other 89% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 1 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 10 Languages Taught: None offered at this time Extra-curricular: Tutoring, tennis 12% We are best known for our arts and reading programs. PRIVATE SCHOOL, PK TH ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20007, WARD 2 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :10AM - 3:00PM size: 335 students Re-enrollment Rate: Bus: 31, 38B, D6 2% 6% Black or African American 7% Hispanic 81% White 4% Other 4% Low Contact school Application Acceptances ( ): Tuition: $11,565-$18,180 Financial Aid: Yes OSP: Yes Extra-curricular: Chorus, community service and more ELL/ESL N/A N/A We are best known for our spirit of cura personalis. 50

53 H ELEMENTARY DCPS, PS TH PL., NE WASHINGTON, DC 20019, WARD 7 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) Deanwood size: 230 students Re-enrollment Rate: 69% Bus: R12, U4, V14, W4 46% 55% 2? 59% 52% 43% ELL/ESL 2% 97% Black or African American 3% Hispanic White Other 81% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 1 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 17 Languages Taught: None offered at this time Extra-curricular: Tutoring, tennis 13% We are best known for our Community Center Workspace. PUBLIC CHARTER, PK HOWARD RD., SE WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 8 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :00AM - 3:00PM 29% 32% 26%? 3 29% 28% -- Contact school Lottery Acceptances ( ): Extra-curricular: Step team Anacostia Bus: 90, B2, P6, W6, W8 size: 536 students Re-enrollment Rate: ELL/ESL 99% Black or African American 1% Hispanic White Other 78% Low 9% We are best known for our student-to-teacher ratio. D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER

54 ELEMENTARY H PUBLIC CHARTER, PS PENNSYLVANIA AVE., SE WASHINGTON, DC 20020, WARD 7 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :00AM - 3:00PM Contact school Lottery Acceptances ( ): Extra-curricular: Tech club Bus: 32, 36, M6 size: 134 students Re-enrollment Rate: 99% Black or African American 1% Hispanic White Other 94% Low ELL/ESL 3% We are best known for our strong arts program through 21st Century grant. DCPS, PK O ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20007, WARD 2 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) size: 272 students Re-enrollment Rate: 81% Uniforms: No Bus: 31, 32, 36, 38B, DC Circulator Dress code: No 86% 88% 75% 83% 78% 81% -- ELL/ESL 18% 8% 31% Black or African American 4% Hispanic 55% White Other 14% Low OOB Acceptances ( ): 6 PS/PK Acceptances ( ): 35 Languages Taught: None offered at this time Extra-curricular: Girls on the Run, homework club, gardening 7% We are best known for fostering a strong sense of community / personalizing learning. 52

55 I ELEMENTARY PUBLIC CHARTER, PS N. CAPITOL ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20011, WARD 4 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :45AM - 3:45PM 45% 47% 44% -- 45% 45% 36% May 31, 2012 Lottery Acceptances ( ): 25 Languages Taught: French, Spanish Extra-curricular: Bus: K27 size: 133 students Re-enrollment Rate: 98% Black or African American 2% Hispanic White Other 91% Low ELL/ESL 3% 5% We are best known for building strong family bonds. PUBLIC CHARTER, PS KANSAS AVE., NE WASHINGTON, DC 20017, WARD 4 SCHOOL PHONE: (202) :00AM - 4:00PM 23% 16% 28%? 5 47% 51% -- Rolling Lottery Acceptances ( ): Extra-curricular: Bus: E4, K6 size: 363 students Re-enrollment Rate: 6 91% Black or African American 8% Hispanic 1% White Other 59% Low ELL/ESL 6% 3% We are best known for our Core Knowledge Curriculum. D.C. SCHOOL CHOOSER