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Roots PCS

Open Since 1999 Grades PK-3 - 5
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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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School Contacts

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Cameron Poles

Vice Chair
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Gilda Sherrod-Ali

Chair
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Dr. Bernida L. Thompson

Principal
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Dr. Bernida Thompson

Executive Director
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Dr. Bernida Thompson

Parent Complaint
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Winifred Wright

Title IX
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Winifred Wright

Homeless Coordinator
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Winifred Wright

Special Education Coordinator
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School Performance

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 + ELA

14.3%

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%

Full Performance Report

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

September 26, 2019

Qualitative Site Review

September 26, 2019

Equity Report

September 26, 2019

DC Report Card

September 26, 2019

Student Make Up

Total Student Enrollment

109

At-Risk Percentage

53.2%

Special Education Percentage

5.5%

Student Reports

Student Commute Map

September 26, 2019

Student Handbook

September 26, 2019

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

Net Assets

$1,219,561

Total Revenue

$2,260,949

Total Net Income

$40,041

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

55.7%

Occupancy

19%

General Expenses

4.9%

Student Support

20.1%

Performances and Financial Reports

Financial Analysis Report

September 26, 2019

FY20 Budget

September 26, 2019

990

September 26, 2019

Fiscal Audit

September 26, 2019

Additional School Information

September 26, 2019

Charter Agreement

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September 26, 2019

Charter Review

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September 26, 2019

Annual Report

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October 28, 2019

2018 School Quality Report (PMF)

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October 03, 2019

School Quality Report (PMF) 2017

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October 03, 2019

School Quality Report (PMF) 2016

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October 03, 2019

School Quality Report (PMF) 2015

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October 30, 2019

Charter Board Calendar

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October 30, 2019

School Calendar

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December 06, 2019

FY19 Budget

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