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IDEA PCS

Open Since 1998 Grades 9 - 12
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Our mission at IDEA Public Charter School is to prepare students with the academic, social, leadership and occupational skills for post-secondary opportunities and to be responsible citizens who contribute to the community. IDEA is a small high school with innovative options for our scholars. Whether they seek to pursue college, trade careers, or military service upon graduation, our outstanding faculty provides rigorous academics designed to prepare all students for post-secondary success. In partnership with the DC Students Construction Trades Foundation, IDEA offers cutting-edge, hands-on vocational training emphasizing construction and design. IDEA’s Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program helps students develop character and leadership. We also offer dual enrollment with University of the District of Columbia Community College and Apex Learning online credit recovery classes.

1027 45th Street NE,

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Nicole McCrae

Principal
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Dr. Charlene Evans-Smith

Title IX Coordinator
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Justin Rydstrom

Executive Director
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Tiffany Casey

Homeless Coordinator
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Sybil Pernell

Special Education Coordinator
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Taylor Ray

Parent Complaint
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Calvin Snowden

Board Chair
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Lakeshia Highsmith

Board Vice-Chair
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School Performance SY 2018-2019

Tier Ranking

Tier 2

PMF Score

45.1%

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

21.9%

PARCC 4+ Math

9.0%

Student Progress

The School Quality Report also measures student growth in ELA and Math on the PARCC assessment for one or two school years.

Growth on the state assessment in ELA

37.9%

Growth on the state assessment in Math

61.9%

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

85.5%

Re-enrollment

76.4%

Full Performance Reports

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

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Qualitative Site Review

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Equity Report

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DC Report Card

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Student Makeup (SY 2018-19)

Total Student Enrollment

299

At-Risk Percentage

72%

Special Education Percentage

31%

Student Reports

SY 2020-21 Annual Report

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

Net Assets

$6,966,613

Total Revenue

$8,971,280

Total Net Income

$390,379.27

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

64%

Occupancy

13%

General Expenses

10%

Student Support

9%

Financial Reports

FY19 Financial Analysis Report

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FY2021 Budget

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990

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FY20 Financial Statement

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Administration and Operations

February 22, 2022

SY 2021-22 Board Meetings Calendar

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February 22, 2022

SY 2021-22 School Calendar

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February 22, 2022

SY 2022-23 Student Enrollment Forms

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February 22, 2022

SY 2021-22 Employee Policies

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December 12, 2019

SY 2020-21 Student/Family Policies

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February 22, 2022

SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q1

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February 22, 2022

SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q2 (Part I)

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February 22, 2022

SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q2 (Part II)

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February 22, 2022

SY 2020-21 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4 (Part I)

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February 22, 2022

SY 2020-21 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4 (Part II)

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