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Roots PCS

Open Since 1999 Grades PK3-5
The goal of Roots PCS is to groom productive, well-rounded leaders for tomorrow. The mission of Roots PCS is to offer a culturally relevant and academically stimulating curriculum. We believe that by giving students an appreciation of their land, history, and culture, we inspire and motivate them to maintain high academic standards and social ideals. All subjects align with the Common Core State Standards. The program utilizes an open-space facility design for grades PK3–5. We have had two Ben Carson Scholars. Our students continue their education at some of the top-ranked middle schools in the city.

15 Kennedy Street NW

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202-882-8073
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Dr. Bernida Thompson

Founder
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Tyshawn Chisholm

Principal
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Roseanna Ofoegbu-Nwaogu

CFO/Director of Financial Compliance
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Keviana Holmes

Office & Program Data Manager
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Jesse Sharpe

Board Chair
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Cameron Poles

Vice Chair
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School Performance SY 2018-2019

Tier Ranking

Tier 2

PMF Score

51.3%
13.9%
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 + Math

33.3%

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

70.5%

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2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

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Student Makeup (SY 2018-19)

Total Student Enrollment

124

At-Risk Percentage

60%

Special Education Percentage

6%

School's Annual Reports

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Financial Information

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Most Recent & Historical Financial Analysis Reports

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Administration and Operations

Student Enrollment Forms 2025-2026(SQP2A)(RootsPCS).pdf
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SY 2025-26 Student Enrollment Forms

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Charter Board Calendars_49.pdf
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Charter Board Calendars 2023-2025

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Employee Policies_119.pdf
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Charter School Employee Policies 2023-2025

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Board Meeting Minutes_116.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 2023-24 Student Enrollment Forms

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School Calendar 2023-2024(6LL5A)(RootsPCS).docx
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SY 2023-24 School Calendar

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SY 2022-23 Employee Policies

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2022-2023 Student Handbook(JCKWA)(RootsPCS).pdf
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SY 2022-23 Student/Family Policies

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SY 2022-23 Board Meetings Calendar

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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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Charter Agreement and Reviews

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Charter Agreement

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20-Year Charter Review

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