February 2016 DC Charter School News

 

Evaluating School Quality

 

2015 School Quality Reports (PMF) Released

The DC Public Charter School released the 2015 School Quality Report (PMF) for each PK-12 public charter schools which allows families to compare schools across common metrics such as student achievement on the PARCC assessment and in-seat attendance. Because each public charter school has a unique mission, DC PCSB uses the tool to assess and monitor academic performance of all public charter schools. 

This year, only adult schools received a tier and score. Grades PK to 12 did not receive a rating of Tier 1, 2, or 3 or a score between 0% and 100%. because it is a "hold harmless" year due to the new state assessment. Learn more about each school's performance here. 

Public Charter School Alumni Succeed

 

Graduates of The Next Step PCS Provide GED Advice
Jose Membreño received the Ben Friedberg scholarship of $1,000. Photo: The Next Step PCS

The Next Step PCS launched a campaign that encourages students to solicit advice from recent graduates. Jose Membreño, a 2014 graduate, shared his experience of being an immigrant from El Salvador. Jose seeks to earn a Master in Electrical Engineering and aspires to have his own company someday. Learn more about Jose and other Next Step grads here.

Parents Voice on Choice

Parents Visit DC Council for National School Choice Week

Parents shared their love for school choice in the city with their respective Council Members in celebration of National School Choice Week. They spoke about why they chose a public charter school and how they have enjoyed being able to choose the right school for their student. View the photos here.

ICYMI: School Choice is Drawing Parents Back to DC

PCSB Board Chair, Darren Woodruff, describes his experience with school choice in a recent issue of The Northwest Current. Read more here.

Public Charter Schools Create Student Leaders

Democracy Prep Congress Heights PCS Visits the White House

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A group of Democracy Prep Congress Heights PCS students were invited by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to visit the White House. 



Diamond, a fourth grade student at Democracy Prep, shared her story with PCSB. "Being at Democracy Prep has taught me how to advocate for myself and how to speak properly and how to have a powerful conversation with someone and I had a chance to do that with the First Lady," said Diamond.



To continue reading Diamond's story, click here.

Upcoming Events

February 22 - Board Meeting

The Board will hold its monthly meeting on February 22 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss various issues related to public charter schools and to hear from the public. The meeting will be held at PCSB (3333 14th St NW Suite 210).



Watch the meeting on our website or you can follow the discussion on Twitter @dcpcsb. Missed last month's meeting? Read a summary here.

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