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KIPP DC - Connect Academy PCS

Open Since 2013 Grades PK3 - K
KIPP DC Connect Academy teammates will become life-long learners whose thirst for knowledge will be enhanced by their enthusiasm for life, the constant support of their community, and their love for themselves and others. We’re committed to partnering with families to create a loving and supporting school community that fosters the academic success and social and emotional well-being of our students. Upon completion of Kindergarten, Connect Academy students move onto KIPP DC Spring Academy.

1375 Mount Olivet Road NE

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Amber Boothe

Principal
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Susan Schaeffler

Executive Director
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Saumil Shah

Director of Operations
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Ashley Ogbonna

Title IX Coordinator
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JaVaan Veal

McKinney-Vento Homeless Coordinator
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Dana Lourie

Special Education Manager
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Erin Pitts

Parent Complaint Coordinator
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Anthony Lewis

Board Chair
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Barry Caldwell

Vice Chair
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School Performance SY 2018-2019

Tier Ranking

Tier 1
Tier 1 schools meet standards of high performance

PMF Score

86.9%
5.0%
from previous school year

Student Achievement

The School Quality Report measures various aspects of a school’s academic program, including growth on the schools’ assessment in reading and math. The percent measures how much students grow from year to year.

NWEA MAP Reading

69.0%

NWEA MAP Math

95.0%

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

91.7%

Re-enrollment

84.8%

Full Performance Reports

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

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Student Makeup (SY2018-19)

Total Student Enrollment

333

At-Risk Percentage

55%

Special Education Percentage

11%

School's Annual Reports

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Financial Information

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FCAP 2025

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Most Recent & Historical Financial Analysis Reports

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Most Recent & Historical Budgets

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Administration and Operations

Student Enrollment Forms 2025-2026(BQGCA)(KIPPDCPCS)_2.pdf
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SY 2025-26 Student Enrollment Forms

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Charter Board Calendars_11.pdf
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Charter Board Calendars 2023-2025

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Employee Policies_81.pdf
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Charter School Employee Policies 2023-2025

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Board Meeting Minutes_80.pdf
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Charter School Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes 2022-2025

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SY 2024-25 School Calendar

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SY 2024-25 Student/Family Policies

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SY 2021-22 Board Meetings Calendar

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SY 2023-24 School Calendar

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Student Enrollment Forms 2023-2024(QJ9BA)(KIPPDCPCS)_3.docx
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SY 2023-24 Student Enrollment Forms

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SY 2022-23 Employee Policies

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SY 2021-22 Student/Family Policies

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q1

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q2

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q3

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4 (Part I)

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4 (Part II)

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4 (Part III)

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4 (Part IV)

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4 (Part V)

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4 (Part VI)

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4 (Part VII)

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Charter Agreement and Reviews

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Charter Agreement

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Five-Year Charter Review

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Five-Year Charter Review Appendix

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