Four Groups Seek to Open Public Charter Schools
This week, the DC Public Charter School Board received four proposals from groups seeking to open public charter schools in Washington, DC. If approved, the schools would open in school year 2021-22.
The applications include:
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Two PK3-5 schools
-A dual language immersion in both Mandarin-English and Spanish-English
-An Arabic immersion school
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A middle/high school that will immerse students in inquiry-based learning experiences; and
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A high school that will focus on business and entrepreneurship.
During the application process, each applicant is evaluated through a rigorous review process that includes capacity interviews with the founding groups and public hearings for the community to voice their opinion on the proposed schools.
Through our Standard of Approval, applicants are required and evaluated on the strength of their demonstrated need for the school; sufficient progress in developing the plan; consistency of the mission and philosophy; inclusiveness; and founding group ability.
You can find more information on each proposal below.
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Capital Experience Lab |
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Mission |
The mission of Capital Experience Lab is to empower students in Washington, DC to harness the resources of their world-class city in the service of their dreams. |
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Grades |
6-12 |
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Preferred Ward(s) |
6 |
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Link to Redacted Application in Egnyte |
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Global Citizens |
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Mission |
The mission of Global Citizens PCS is to inspire and prepare the next generation of global citizens. |
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Grades |
PK3-5 |
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Preferred Ward(s) |
7 or 8 |
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Link to Redacted Application in Egnyte |
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The Garden School of Business and Entrepreneurship |
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Mission |
We are holistically preparing students to build their future. We aim to intellectually grow, culturally affirm, financially educate, and emotionally support the next generation of innovators. |
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Grades |
9-12 |
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Preferred Ward(s) |
8 |
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Link to Redacted Application in Egnyte |
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Washington Arabic |
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Mission |
We believe that the intellectual promise of each student is enhanced in a multi-lingual community that incorporates and celebrates diversity. We challenge students to think critically and creatively, to know themselves as learners developing into global citizens in a joyful environment. |
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Grades |
PK3-5 |
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Preferred Ward(s) |
1, 4, 5 and 6 (particularly 6) |
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Link to Redacted Application in Egnyte |