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KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS

Open Since 2001 Grades 5 - 8
KEY Academy empowers students academically, socially and emotionally to prepare them for a future filled with choice and opportunity. We encourage our middle schoolers to grow as citizens and scholars beyond the classroom by engaging them in a wide range of extracurricular activities. Upon completion of eighth grade, KEY students have the choice to move onto KIPP DC College Preparatory or other competitive high schools in the region.

4801 Benning Road SE

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Rashaand Sass

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 2

PMF Score

54.1%
2.2%
from previous school year

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 measures the number of students scoring College and Career Ready.

PARCC 4+ ELA

46.2%

PARCC 4+ Math

33.5%

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

46.8%

Growth on the state assessment in Math

33.4%

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

93.3%

Re-enrollment

91.9%

Full Performance Reports

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

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Student Makeup (SY 2018-19)

Total Student Enrollment

358

At-Risk Percentage

46%

Special Education Percentage

20%

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)_7.pdf
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SY 2025-26 Student Enrollment Forms

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Employee Policies_86.pdf
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Charter School Employee Policies 2023-2025

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Charter Board Calendars_16.pdf
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Charter Board Calendars 2023-2025

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Board Meeting Minutes_85.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 2022-23 Board Meetings Calendar

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SY 2023-24 School Calendar

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SY 2022-23 School Calendar (High School)

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Student Enrollment Forms 2023-2024(QJ9BA)(KIPPDCPCS)_8.docx
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SY 2023-24 Student Enrollment Forms

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SY 2022-23 Student/Family Policies

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SY 2022-23 Employee 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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Financial Corrective Action Plan

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Financial Corrective Action Plan

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