Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

Open Since 2011 Grades 8 - 12

The mission of Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts is to transform students in grades 8-12 into well-versed media contributors by providing a student-centered environment that connects them to the classics and modern languages, and a curriculum focused on strong writing skills and vocabulary.

475 School Street SW

School Website

202-388-1011

School Contacts

Dr. Marco Clark

Head of School/Principal

Alisha Roberts Funderburk

Director of Operations/Title IX Coordinator

Kara Sheler

Homeless Coordinator

Kevin Parson

Special Education Coordinator

Randi Glover

Parent Complaint Coordinator

Derwin Ross

Board Chair

Gregory Adams

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.

PARCC 4 + ELA

23.2%

PARCC 4 + Math

5.9%

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

48.1%

Growth on the state assessment in Math

48.4%

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.

Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

School Contacts

Dr. Marco Clark

Alisha Roberts Funderburk

Kara Sheler

Kevin Parson

Randi Glover

Derwin Ross

Gregory Adams

School Performance SY 2018-2019

Tier Ranking

PMF Score

Student Achievement

PARCC 4 + ELA

PARCC 4 + Math

Student Progress

Growth on the state assessment in ELA

Growth on the state assessment in Math

School Environment

In-Seat Attendance

Re-enrollment

Full Performance Reports

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

Qualitative Site Review

DC 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