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Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy

Open Since 2016 Grades PK3 – 5
Rocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of high-performing public charter schools serving underserved communities across the country. We believe that every community deserves a high-quality school and that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. Our schools propel student achievement, develop exceptional educators, and partner closely with parents to build a school community that meets the unique needs of every student we serve. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities in Washington DC. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

2335 Raynolds Place SE

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School Contacts

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Jaquan Bryant

Principal
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Zakiya Sakor

Executive Director/Parent Complaint Contact
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Calvert Liburd

Director of Operations
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Brandan Persaud

Special Education Manager
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Renita Thukral

Title IX Coordinator
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Lucas Oliveria

McKinney-Vento Homeless Coordinator
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Rena Johnson

Board Chair
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School Performance SY 2018-2019

Tier Ranking

Tier 2

PMF Score

53.8%
8.6%
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

31.8%

PARCC 4 + Math

20.9%

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

58.0%

Growth on the state assessment in Math

47.5%

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

92.0%

Re-enrollment

72.1%

Full Performance Reports

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

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DC Report Card

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Student Makeup (SY 2018-2019)

Total Student Enrollment

729

At-Risk Percentage

82%

Special Education Percentage

14%

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Financial Information

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Administration and Operations

Student Enrollment Forms 2025-2026(4AJCA)(RocketEducatDCPCS)_0.pdf
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SY 2025-26 Student Enrollment Forms

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Charter Board Calendars 2023-2025

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Charter School Employee Policies 2023-2025

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Board Meeting Minutes_114.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 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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Charter Agreement and Reviews

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Charter Agreement

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