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Breakthrough Montessori PCS

Open Since 2016 Grades PK3 – 3
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Breakthrough Montessori PCS’ public Montessori program enables children to develop the power to shape their lives and the world around them. We offer student-centered instruction, hands-on curriculum, and multi-age classrooms led by certified Montessori teachers. Breakthrough graduates students with the academic and social skills necessary to excel in their future schools and vocations.

1244 Taylor St. NW

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(202) 407-7021
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School Contacts

Emily Hedin

Emily Hedin

Homeless Coordinator
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Emily Hedin

Emily Hedin

Homeless Coordinator
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Katherine

Katherine Park

Director of Operations/Title IX Coordinator
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Hannah Richardson

Hannah Richardson

Director of Curriculum & Instruction
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Allison Jones

Allison Jones

Director of Student Support/Special Education Manager
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Keith Whitescarver

Keith Whitescarver

Board Chair
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School Performance

Tier Ranking

Tier 2

PMF Score

48.7%
19.9
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.

NWEA MAP (Reading)

40.0%

NWEA Map (Math)

49.0%

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 Math

49.0%

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

92.3%

Re-Enrollment

70.3%

Full Performance Reports

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

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Equity Report

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DC School Report Card

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Qualitative Site Review

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Student Makeup (SY 2018-19)

Total Student Enrollment

183

At-Risk Percentage

13.7%

Special Education

8.7%

Student Reports

SY 2019-2020 Annual Report

Financial Information

Net Assets

$244,893

Total Revenue

$4,010,019

Total Net Income

-$382,722

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

54%

Occupancy

32%

General Expenses

10%

Student Support

13%

Financial Reports

FY19 Financial Analysis Report

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FY2021 Budget

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990

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FY19 Fiscal Audit

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Administration and Operations

January 22, 2020

SY 2020-21 Board Meetings Calendar

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October 25, 2019

SY 2020-21 School Calendar

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December 20, 2019

SY 2019-20 Employee Policies

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December 20, 2019

SY 2020-21 Student/Family Policies

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February 20, 2021

SY 2020-21 Board Meeting Approved Minutes Q1 (Part I)

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February 20, 2021

SY 2020-21 Board Meeting Approved Minutes Q1 (Part II)

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February 20, 2021

SY 2020-21 Board Meeting Approved Minutes Q1 (Part III)

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Charter Agreements and Reviews

January 22, 2020

Charter Agreement

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