KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS

Open Since 2009-10 Grades PK3 - K

At Discover Academy, teachers and families work collaboratively nurture and guide our students’ creativity, knowledge and sense of self. We support the needs of the whole child by pairing strong instruction with social emotional learning. Our classrooms are productive and filled with outrageous love for little KIPPsters. KIPPsters at Discover Academy leave with the foundational academic skills and mindsets that are necessary for success in rigorous and joyful elementary schools. Upon completion of Kindergarten, Discover Academy students move onto KIPP DC Heights Academy.

2600 Douglass Road SE

School Website

202-678-7735

School Contacts

Sheila Lewis

Principal

Susan Schaeffler

Executive Director

Saumil Shah

Director of Operations

Ashley Ogbonna

Title IX Coordinator

JaVaan Veal

McKinney-Vento Homeless Coordinator

Dana Lourie

Special Education Manager

Erin Pitts

Parent Complaint Coordinator

Anthony Lewis

Board Chair

Barry Caldwell

Vice Chair

School Performance SY 2018-2019

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.

Growth on the school’s NWEA MAP assessment in reading

49.0%

Growth on the school's NWEA MAP assessment in mathematics

80.0%

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.

KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS

School Contacts

Sheila Lewis

Susan Schaeffler

Saumil Shah

Ashley Ogbonna

JaVaan Veal

Dana Lourie

Erin Pitts

Anthony Lewis

Barry Caldwell

School Performance SY 2018-2019

Tier Ranking

PMF Score

Student Achievement

Growth on the school’s NWEA MAP assessment in reading

Growth on the school's NWEA MAP assessment in mathematics

School Environment

In-Seat Attendance

Re-Enrollment

Full Performance Report

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

Qualitative Site Review

School Report Card

Student Makeup (SY 2018-19)

Total Student Enrollment

At-Risk Percentage

Special Education Percentage

School's Annual Reports

Financial Information

Administration and Operations

Charter Agreement and Reviews