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BASIS DC PCS - High School

Open Since 2012 Grades 9 - 12
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BASIS DC PCS believes that every child deserves a world-class education. We set the bar high and provide students with the support they need to succeed. Our school culture encourages content mastery and guides students toward their full potential. Our students practice creative and critical thinking, drawing connections that strengthen understanding. They outscore their peers and earn impressive scholarships to top colleges. Our academic model builds foundations and develops essential skills and habits for success. BASIS DC graduates the leaders and innovators of a global future.

410 8th Street NW

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202-804-6390
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School Contacts

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Alexander Rose-Henig

Head of School
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Shannon Chavez

Title IX Coordinator
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Gisselle Brown

Special Education Coordinator
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Malika Walters

Homeless Coordinator
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Alexander Rose-Henig

Parent Complaint Contact
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Board Chair

Craig Barrett

Chair
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Candice Gayl

Candice Gayl

Vice Chair
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School Performance

Tier Ranking

Tier 1
Tier 1 schools meet standards of high performance

PMF Score

97.7%
0.4
from previous school year

Student Achievement

The School Quality Report measures various aspects of a school’s academic program, including student achievement in English language arts (ELA) and Math on the statewide assessment, PARCC. The percent is the number of students scoring College and Career Ready.

PARCC 4+ ELA

86.7%

PARCC 4+ Math

46.6%

Student Progress

The School Quality Report also measures student growth in ELA and Math on the PARCC assessment for one or two school years. A score may not be listed if there are not enough students at the state-level to calculate comparative growth scores.

Growth on the state assessment in ELA

66.4%

School Environment

The School Quality Report also assesses the school environment using attendance, re-enrollment, retention or discipline rates. These indicators are predictors of future student achievement.

In Seat Attendance

92.0%

Re-Enrollment

95.1%

Full Performance Reports

2019 School Quality Report

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Qualitative Site Review

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Equity Report

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DC School Report Card

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Student Makeup (SY 2018-19)

Total Student Enrollment

636

At-Risk Percentage

8.2%

Special Education Enrollment

4.2%

Student Reports

SY 2018-19 Annual Report

Financial Information (Based on all the campuses in the School’s Network)

Net Assets

$2,203,595

Total Revenue

$10,807,145

Total Net Income

$601,343

PCS Expense By Category

Our Financial Analysis Report breaks down public charter school expenditures into four categories – Occupancy, Personnel, Student Support, and General Expenses - and compares them to the sector median.

Personnel

55%

Occupancy

20%

General Expenses

17%

Student Support

3%

Financial Information

FY19 Financial Analysis Report

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FY2020 Budget

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990

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FY19 Fiscal Audit

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Administration and Operations

October 25, 2019

SY 2020-21 Board Meetings Calendar

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October 25, 2019

SY 2020-21 School Calendar

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January 22, 2020

SY 2020-21 Student/Family Policies

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January 22, 2020

SY 2019-20 Employee Policies

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January 22, 2020

SY 2019-20 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q1

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April 21, 2020

SY 2019-20 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q2

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July 07, 2020

SY 2019-20 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q3

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Charter Agreements and Reviews

January 22, 2020

Charter Agreement

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January 22, 2020

Five-Year Charter Review

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