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KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS

Open Since 2009 Grades K - 4
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KIPP DC aspires to improve life outcomes for the next generation of Washingtonians by equipping students and alumni with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets to become thoughtful, intentional citizens in the competitive world and lead successful lives full of choice and opportunity. We approach our work with a set of core beliefs about how we can achieve our mission. We believe students are worthy of exceptionally talented and diverse teachers and leaders who will guide them through school, college, and careers. We believe we must partner with families to provide students an ecosystem of supports to optimize their educational experience. We believe students deserve a model school system that plays an important leadership role in DC and the national education community.

4801 Benning Road SE

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School Contacts

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Monique Hardin-Simmons

Principal
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Susan Schaeffler

Executive Director
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Kelli Whalen

Title XI Coordinator
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Dana Lourie

Special Education Coordinator
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JaVaan Veal

Homeless Coordinator
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Kelli Whalen

Parent Complaint Coordinator
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Pam Yee

Vice Chair
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Berry Caldwell

Vice Chair
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Anthony Lewis

Board Chair
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School Performance SY 2018-2019

Tier Ranking

Tier 1
Tier 1 schools meet standards of high performance

PMF Score

90.8%
11.1
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

56.6%

PARCC 4+ Math

77.5%

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 Math

69.8%

Growth on the state assessment in Math

65.4%

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

92.6%

Re-enrollment

92.6%

Full Performance Reports

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

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Qualitative Site Review

Equity Report

DC Report Card

Student Makeup (SY 2018-19)

Total Student Enrollment

537
from previous school year

At-Risk Percentage

54%
from previous school year

Special Education Percentage

12%
from previous school year

Student Reports

SY 2020-21 Annual Report

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

Net Assets

$149,487,256
from previous school year

Total Revenue

$149,026,450

Total Net Income

$16,108,942
from previous school year

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

60%

Student Support

17%

Occupancy

6%

General Expenses

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 23, 2022

SY 2021-22 Board Meetings Calendar

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February 23, 2022

SY 2021-22 School Calendar (PreK3-8)

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February 23, 2022

SY 2021-22 School Calendar (High School)

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February 23, 2022

SY 2022-23 Student Enrollment Forms

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February 23, 2022

SY 2021-22 Employee Policies

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February 23, 2022

SY 2021-22 Student/Family Policies

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February 23, 2022

SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q1

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February 23, 2022

SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q2

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February 23, 2022

SY 2020-21 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4

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Charter Agreement and Reviews

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Charter Agreement

15-Year Charter Review

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