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Academy of Hope Adult PCS (Ward 8)

2014 Adult Education
Academy of Hope's mission is to support adult learners in changing their lives and transforming their communities by providing them with high-quality adult education and career training that creates direct pathways to economic mobility.

421 Alabama Avenue SE

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(202) 373-0246
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School Contacts

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Lecester Johnson

CEO
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Michael Durant

Principal
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Traci German

Homeless Coordinator/Director of Student Support Services/Special Education Manager
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Tiffany Godbout

Chief Operating Officer
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Tamara Wilds Lawson

Secretary
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Madi Ford

Board Chair
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School Annual Reports

Most Recent Annual Report

Academy of Hope (Ward 8): Annual Report (2022-2023)

The DC Charter School Board is required by law to provide an updated Annual Report for each school.
Uploaded: April 04, 2024

Academy of Hope (Ward 8): Annual Report (2022-2023)

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Past School Years

Academy of Hope (Ward 8): Annual Report (2021-2022)

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Academy of Hope (Ward 8): Annual Report (2021-2022)

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Academy of Hope (Ward 8): Annual Report (2020-2021)

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Academy of Hope (Ward 8): Annual Report (2020-2021)

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Academy of Hope (Ward 8): Annual Report (2019-2020)

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Academy of Hope (Ward 8): Annual Report (2019-2020)

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Academy of Hope (Ward 8): Annual Report (2018-2019)

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Academy of Hope (Ward 8): Annual Report (2018-2019)

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Academy of Hope (Ward 8): Annual Report (2017-2018)

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Academy of Hope (Ward 8): Annual Report (2017-2018)

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Other Resources

The DC School Report Card is intended to help parents and students make informed decisions about school choice and to promote transparency and accountability in the DC education system.

Uploaded: April 05, 2024

DC School Report Card

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School Performance

Performance Reporting

We are currently revising our accountability system.

The last PMF scores released was in school year 2018-19. To learn about proposed changes to our accountability system, read more here: dcpcsb.org/revised-accountability-system

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Financial Information

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Most Recent & Historical Financial Analysis Reports

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990s

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Most Recent & Historical Budgets

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Most Recent & Historical Fiscal Audits

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Administration and Operations

Charter Board Calendars_73.pdf
Uploaded: February 20, 2025

Charter Board Calendars 2023-2025

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Students & Families

Academy of Hope: Student Enrollment Forms (2025-2026)

Student Enrollment Forms 2025-2026(YCFGA)(AcademHopeAdultPCS).pdf
Uploaded: March 25, 2025

Academy of Hope: Student Enrollment Forms (2025-2026)

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Academy of Hope: Student Application (2025-2026)

Student Application 2025-2026(RPQCA)(AcademHopeAdultPCS).pdf
Uploaded: March 19, 2025

Academy of Hope: Student Application (2025-2026)

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SY 2024-25 School Calendar

Uploaded: December 03, 2024

SY 2024-25 School Calendar

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Academy of Hope (Ward 8): School Calendar

Uploaded: April 04, 2024

Academy of Hope (Ward 8): School Calendar

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Academy of Hope (Ward 8): Student Application

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Academy of Hope (Ward 8): Student Application

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Academy of Hope (Ward 8): Student Enrollment Forms

Student Enrollment Forms 2023-2024(2SOBA)(AcademHopeAdultPCS)_1.docx
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Academy of Hope (Ward 8): Student Enrollment Forms

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Employees

Charter School Employee Policies 2023-2025

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Charter School Employee Policies 2023-2025

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Charter Agreement and Reviews

The charter agreement outlines the terms for operating a public charter school in DC, including academic goals, financial managment, compliance, accountability, and the character term. It serves as a framework for the school's operations and ensures high-quality education for students.
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Academy of Hope (Ward 8): Charter Agreement

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10-Year Charter Review

The District of Columbia Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB) staff conducted a ten year charter review of the Achievement Preparatory Academy Public Charter School (Achievement Prep PCS) according to the standard required by the School Reform ACT (SRA).

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10-Year Charter Review

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Board Activity

Charter School Board Calendars 2023-2025

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Charter School Board Calendars 2023-2025

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Academy of Hope (Ward 8): Board Meeting Calendar

Uploaded: April 04, 2024

Academy of Hope (Ward 8): Board Meeting Calendar

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Approved Board Meeting Minutes

Charter School Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes 2022-2025

Board Meeting Minutes_2.pdf
Uploaded: February 06, 2025

Charter School Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes 2022-2025

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Academy of Hope (Ward 8): Board Meeting Minutes

Uploaded: April 04, 2024

Academy of Hope (Ward 8): Board Meeting Minutes

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