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Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS (Ward 5)

Open Since 2004 Grades PK3 - 8
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy Public Charter School, an IB World School is dedicated to meeting the educational needs of all students. Positive experiences are provided for every child to gain a sense of accomplishment. The purpose of education at Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy Public Charter School is to provide students with learning experiences that lead to academic development, talent development, and an everlasting love for learning.

1404 Jackson Street NE

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202-459-4710
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Ward 5

School Contacts

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Edwin Acevedo

Principal
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Linda McKay, Ed.D.

Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator
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Don Cole

Director of Operations
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Tonette Cooks

McKinney-Vento Homeless Coordinator
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Elizabeth-Wede Fahnbulleh

Special Education Manager
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Mary Bunn

Parent Complaint Coordinator
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Patricia Callis

Board Chair
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Jasmine Tucker

Board Chair
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School Performance SY 2018-2019

Tier Ranking

Tier 2

PMF Score

50.1%
1.2
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 is the number of students scoring College and Career Ready.

PARCC 4+ ELA

24.8%

PARCC 4+ Math

48.3%

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

49.8%

Growth on the state assessment in Math

55.2%

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

90.9%

Re-enrollment

72.3%

Full Performance Reports

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

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Student Makeup (SY 2018-2019)

Total Student Enrollment

454

At-Risk Percentage

51%

Special Education Percentage

12%

School's Annual Reports

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Financial Information

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Administration and Operations

Student Enrollment Forms 2025-2026(R55GA)(MaryMcLeodBethunDayAcademPCS)_0.pdf
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SY 2025-26 Student Enrollment Forms

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Employee Policies_104.pdf
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Charter School Employee Policies 2023-2025

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Charter Board Calendars_34.pdf
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Charter Board Calendars 2023-2025

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Board Meeting Minutes_102.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 Student/Family Policies

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SY 2022-23 Employee Policies

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Student Enrollment Forms 2023-2024(5KHBA)(MaryMcLeodBethunDayAcademPCS).doc
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SY 2023-24 Student Enrollment Forms

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SY 2023-24 School Calendar

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SY 2022-23 School Board Meeting Calendar

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Board Meeting Approved Minutes 2023-2024 1st Quarter (1)_0.docx
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Board Meeting Approved Minutes 2021-2022 1st Quarter(2OOMA)(MaryMcLeodBethunDayAcademPCS)_0.docx
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Board Meeting Approved Minutes 2021-2022 4th Quarter(RS2WA)(MaryMcLeodBethunDayAcademPCS).docx
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SY 2022-23 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q2

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Board Meeting Approved Minutes 2022-2023 4th Quarter(KUR5A)(MaryMcLeodBethunDayAcademPCS).docx
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SY 2022-23 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4

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Charter Agreement and Reviews

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Charter Agreement

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10-Year Charter Review

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15-Year Charter Renewal Report

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