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Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS

Open Since 2011 Grades PK3 - 6
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Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS offers a quality education infused with culturally inclusive principles to guide children to develop self-assurance and a love of learning. Our learning environment has multi-aged classrooms, special Montessori materials, uninterrupted work cycles, integrated arts programming, dual language, and individual and small group learning opportunities. The program has challenging studies that inspire thorough, sustained engagement in work. We grow leaders who are critical thinkers and problem-solvers. We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity.

1240 Randolph Street NE

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202-723-1467
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School Contacts

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Gail Jenkins

Principal
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Regina Rodriguez

Executive Director
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Tais Taylor

Title IX
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Wila Jones

Homeless Coordinator
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Darryl Buxton

Special Education Coordinator
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Regina Rodriguez

Parent Complaint
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Anthony King

Chair
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Kamal Wright-Cunningham

Vice Chair
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School Performance

Tier Ranking

Tier 2

PMF Score

41.4%
21.9%
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

24.4%

PARCC 4 + Math

9.8%

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

53.7%

Growth on the state assessment in Math

30.3%

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

95.6%

Re-enrollment

69.8%

Full Performance Reports

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

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Qualitative Site Review

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Equity Report

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DC School Report Card

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Student Makeup (SY 2018-19)

Total Student Enrollment

281

At-Risk Percentage

17.4%

Special Education Percentage

9.6%

Student Reports

SY 2019-20 Annual Report

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

Net Assets

$396,940

Total Revenue

$5,625,615

Total Net Income

$179,815

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

50%

Occupancy

23%

General Expenses

17%

Student Support

8%

Financial Reports

FY19 Financial Analysis Report

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FY2021 Budget

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990

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FY19 Fiscal Audit

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Administration and Operations

October 30, 2019

SY 2020-21 School Calendar

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October 30, 2019

SY 2020-21 Board Meetings Calendar

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December 11, 2019

SY 2020-21 Student/Family Policies

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January 28, 2020

SY 2020-21 Employee Policies

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January 28, 2020

SY 2020-21 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q1

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